odontomantis planiceps - Adult Asian Ant mantis

macro junkie · 15th of November 2007 (Thu)

The breeder i get the mantis from is about to make a book.he wants some of my pics for the book and also wanted me to shoot the ant mantis for him.these arnt the final pics but i thought i would show u them any way..this thing is tiny! at adult odontomantis planiceps (Asian Ant mantis) measures just under 1 inch 23mm..This is a very tiny mantis and caused me big problems when shooting it..mainly because i want a full frame face shot and with a mantis that small i would need to be at 4:1 or if im really lucky 5:1..the other problem i hav is this mantis dont stay stil and excells in flying and jumping,it keeps jumping on to my lens..lol

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LordV · 15th of November 2007 (Thu)

All lovely shots but think the background in the first two shows off the colour better.
Congrats on use of the photos- make sure you get something in return (free mantids for life ?)
Brian V.

troypiggo · 15th of November 2007 (Thu)

I like the inquisitive look in the second shot.

alliec · 15th of November 2007 (Thu)

Congrats MJ on going to be publishd. Second shot is the best of the bunch. The blue background suits the mantis very well.

Dalantech · 15th of November 2007 (Thu)

Beautiful images!

macro junkie · 15th of November 2007 (Thu)

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Originally Posted by Dalantech

Beautiful images!

thanks buddie..

Attic · 15th of November 2007 (Thu)

That has to be my favorite yet, amazing colour

macro junkie · 15th of November 2007 (Thu)

thanks guys for all your commnts.

Mike4BekA · 15th of November 2007 (Thu)

Great shots! Love the first one! glad hte links to the larger pics works! Also congrats on him wanting to use your pics! You gonna try to get some stacks with these critters?

macro junkie · 15th of November 2007 (Thu)

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Originally Posted by Mike4BekA

Great shots! Love the first one! glad hte links to the larger pics works! Also congrats on him wanting to use your pics! You gonna try to get some stacks with these critters?

mayby...tbh stacking im not to bothered about..im happy with fstop 8-11 and loosing a bit of sharpness..but il have to stack the horse head grasshopers its the only way to get every bibt on there face in focus...thansk for stoping by.

SBK1 · 15th of November 2007 (Thu)

nicely done....beautiful bokeh on the first 2

johnkermit1 · 15th of November 2007 (Thu)

cool, and congrats on this opportunity. your work pays off...
i like them all. great job!

dpastern · 16th of November 2007 (Fri)

Another fine series MJ, especially #2

Dave

macro junkie · 16th of November 2007 (Fri)

thanks guys,

Bill Pham · 17th of November 2007 (Sat)

agree with Brian on the blue bg looks alot nicer. and congrats on the book thingy MJ.

Bill

15th of November 2007 (Thu)	#1
macro junkie Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Somerset - UK Posts: 6,661 IMAGE EDITING OK	odontomantis planiceps - Adult Asian Ant mantis The breeder i get the mantis from is about to make a book.he wants some of my pics for the book and also wanted me to shoot the ant mantis for him.these arnt the final pics but i thought i would show u them any way..this thing is tiny! at adult odontomantis planiceps (Asian Ant mantis) measures just under 1 inch 23mm..This is a very tiny mantis and caused me big problems when shooting it..mainly because i want a full frame face shot and with a mantis that small i would need to be at 4:1 or if im really lucky 5:1..the other problem i hav is this mantis dont stay stil and excells in flying and jumping,it keeps jumping on to my lens..lol Click to enlarge pic Click to enlarge pic click to enlarge pic click to anlarg pic __________________ Uk prayingmantis forum - http://www.dragonscrest.co.uk/forums/index.php My flickr gallery -http://www.flickr.com/photos/hooked_on_macro/ DA Gallery where i sell prints - http://macrojunkie.deviantart.com/ MPE-65MM - MT-24EX Twin Macro Flash (diffused with 2 X Gary Fong Puffer diffuser) EF-S 60mm f2.8 USM - 430ex (diffused with lumeriqest soft box)

15th of November 2007 (Thu)	#3
troypiggo Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brisbane, AUSTRALIA Posts: 3,368 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: odontomantis planiceps - Adult Asian Ant mantis I like the inquisitive look in the second shot. __________________ Troy Piggins If I posted some photos, click them for a larger image. I always appreciate critique. Gear List \| Macro Rig \| Astro Rig \| Astro Software Post

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alliec Goldmember Join Date: May 2006 Location: Worcester, England Posts: 3,247 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: odontomantis planiceps - Adult Asian Ant mantis Congrats MJ on going to be publishd. Second shot is the best of the bunch. The blue background suits the mantis very well. __________________ Alistair My Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/alliec2007/ 350D, 30D, Tamron 90mm, MP-E 65, 2 x 18-55, 50 1.8 II, 430EX Speedlite, MT24ex and Kenko Extension Tubes.

15th of November 2007 (Thu)	#5
Dalantech Goldmember Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Naples, Italy Posts: 2,827 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: odontomantis planiceps - Adult Asian Ant mantis Beautiful images! __________________ My gallery: www.johnkimbler.com My Blog: http://www.nocroppingzone.com Macro Tutorials: http://dalantech.deviantart.com/gallery/#Tutorials

15th of November 2007 (Thu)	#7
Attic Cream of the Crop Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Portsmouth UK Posts: 5,232	Re: odontomantis planiceps - Adult Asian Ant mantis That has to be my favorite yet, amazing colour __________________ Alby Canon EoS 40D, MP-e65, MT-24EX and a desire to photograph.------- GearList http://www.flickr.com/photos/alby_oakshott/ http://www.insectphotography.co.uk

15th of November 2007 (Thu)	#2
LordV Macro Photo-Lord of the Year 2006 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Worthing UK Posts: 29,571 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: odontomantis planiceps - Adult Asian Ant mantis All lovely shots but think the background in the first two shows off the colour better. Congrats on use of the photos- make sure you get something in return (free mantids for life ?) Brian V. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordv/ http://www.lordv.smugmug.com/ http://www.photoboxgallery.com/lordv Canon 20D, Canon 40D, Canon 5D mk2, Sigma 105mm EX macro, Tamron 90mm macro, Canon MPE-65,18-55 kit lens X2, canon 200mm F2.8 L, Tamron 28-70mm xrdi, Other assorted bits

15th of November 2007 (Thu)	#9
Mike4BekA Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,323	Re: odontomantis planiceps - Adult Asian Ant mantis Great shots! Love the first one! glad hte links to the larger pics works! Also congrats on him wanting to use your pics! You gonna try to get some stacks with these critters? __________________ Canon Rebel XTICanon Kit Lens 18-55Sigma 70-300 DG APOCanon 100mm 2.8 USM MacroCanon 430 EXKenko Tubes (Lost in Mail forever) www.flickr.com/mdcphoto

15th of November 2007 (Thu)	#11
SBK1 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: S'West Ohio USA Posts: 367	Re: odontomantis planiceps - Adult Asian Ant mantis nicely done....beautiful bokeh on the first 2

15th of November 2007 (Thu)	#12
johnkermit1 Goldmember Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: FERNANDINA BEACH FL Posts: 3,733 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: odontomantis planiceps - Adult Asian Ant mantis cool, and congrats on this opportunity. your work pays off... i like them all. great job! __________________ MY GEAR C & C ALWAYS WELCOME! http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnkermit1/ http://www.flickr.com/groups/macro-addicts/ http://www.flickr.com/groups/arachnid_macros/

16th of November 2007 (Fri)	#13
dpastern User is banned from forums Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland, Australia Posts: 13,766 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: odontomantis planiceps - Adult Asian Ant mantis Another fine series MJ, especially #2 Dave

17th of November 2007 (Sat)	#15
Bill Pham Cream of the Crop Join Date: May 2007 Location: St. Paul MN Posts: 5,099 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: odontomantis planiceps - Adult Asian Ant mantis agree with Brian on the blue bg looks alot nicer. and congrats on the book thingy MJ. Bill __________________ winning is fun and second is for loser I got Mitch hook on wide angle Gear list http://billpham.smugmug.com/

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