Mantis the Deadly Encounter by UVDan

Photography • Macro • posted on Sep 30, 2013

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I apologize for the quality of this image. I was working quickly. I was photographing this Mantis when the wasp showed up. I quickly worked to take this picture, but as my camera was processing the picture, the Mantis grabbed the wasp and they wrestled for a second or two with the wasp finally breaking free and flying off. Had I just waited a second to take the picture, I would have caught them in the struggle. I feel that I have missed my once in a lifetime National Geographic moment. I have a real love hate relationship with my point and shoot camera.

Comments (20)

whaleman

12:40AM | Mon, 30 September 2013

I know that feeling! My first digital camera was a point and shoot and I just could not stand the delay between shutter depression and photo capture, not to mention the wait until you could take the next shot. I lost so many good photos because of that. Going to a DSLR changed all that.

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bebopdlx

12:57AM | Mon, 30 September 2013

That is a nice size mantis, cool shot anyway.

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UVDan

2:03AM | Mon, 30 September 2013

Thanks guys.

ronmolina

2:12AM | Mon, 30 September 2013

Excellent shot!

UVDan

7:00AM | Mon, 30 September 2013

Thank you.

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prutzworks

7:22AM | Mon, 30 September 2013

nice shot, agree whit whaleman

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sharky_

10:54AM | Mon, 30 September 2013

They will meet up again for a grudge match.... Hope you're there at the right time... Nice shot. Aloha

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UVDan

1:14PM | Mon, 30 September 2013

Thanks guys.

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flavia49

6:43PM | Mon, 30 September 2013

astonishing

UVDan

8:45PM | Mon, 30 September 2013

Thank you.

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Richardphotos

8:26PM | Tue, 01 October 2013

the same issue I had with point and shoots and the initial lag to turn on. still and outstanding capture

UVDan

9:01PM | Tue, 01 October 2013

Thanks.

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jgeorge

4:33PM | Sun, 06 October 2013

Even a flower can be the setting of a deadly struggle.

UVDan

4:48PM | Sun, 06 October 2013

Thanks for stopping by.

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mgtcs

10:48AM | Tue, 08 October 2013

Amazing photo my friend, excellent details, lovely work!

UVDan

3:02PM | Tue, 08 October 2013

Thanks.

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Jay-el-Jay

12:16PM | Tue, 08 October 2013

I do wish that you could have followed this with an image of the quick struggle.This is dramatic.

UVDan

3:03PM | Tue, 08 October 2013

Thanks, me too.

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JaneEden

5:57PM | Wed, 09 October 2013

Oh isn't that just the way when it comes to that once in a lifetime event, I can imagine how frustrated you must have felt. I think nevertheless you have got a fabulous shot here, you don't see such insects around these parts so it is very interesting for me to see it here. hugs Jane xx

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tofi

6:50PM | Wed, 09 October 2013

No need to apologize, Dan... you did a remarkable job as far as I'm concerned and the subject is absolutely fascinating! I've never seen one of these up close and personal! Well done!

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UVDan

7:14PM | Wed, 09 October 2013

Thanks ladies.

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Cyve

12:51PM | Sat, 12 October 2013

Marvelous closeup!

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junge1

2:56PM | Thu, 17 October 2013

I have the same problems with my point and shot. Found that out when I wanted to take Formula 1 race car pictures. You may have missed your once in a lifetime National Geographic opportunity, but is a real nice shot nevertheless!

UVDan

4:04PM | Thu, 17 October 2013

Thanks!

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