Wednesday, 2 March 2011

Gongylus gongylodes – Male





























Date taken: 26th February 2011
Camera equipment: Nikon D300 + Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D + Nikon Speedlight SB-800 with soft box + Nikon Speedlight SB-600 with soft box


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45 comments:

  1. Indrani2 March 2011 at 09:26

    Wonderful macro shots, good for a science book.

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  2. Meri2 March 2011 at 09:37

    Very sculptural guy -- he doesn't make me in the mood to mate, however.

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  3. Sukhmandir Kaur2 March 2011 at 11:16

    I half expected to see a shot of you being swallowed up, the way it's looking at you and then it's fore arms reaching out... It appears almost dragon like with all it's leafy looking armor.

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  4. Buckeroomama2 March 2011 at 11:30

    Oh my word --what awesome captures!

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  5. Dominique @Dominique's Desk2 March 2011 at 11:31

    Is that a stick insect? Really good captures.

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  6. CK Ng2 March 2011 at 11:43

    It is a wandering violin mantis. It is also called Indian rose mantis. :)

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  7. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook2 March 2011 at 11:59

    Awesome captures, your pictures are fantastic! Interesting subject, I have no courage when it comes to these things :)

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  8. Faythe2 March 2011 at 12:26

    absolutely awesome captures! did you mount these as well? they are almost prehistoric looking. As much as I admire these photos & are so happy you commented on my blog so I could find you & these amazing photos, I have a feeling these guys will be in my dreams tonite!

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  9. Cafe au lait2 March 2011 at 13:41

    Wonderful shots! Happy WW.

    I played too. Mine are here and here.

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  10. Lynda2 March 2011 at 14:58

    AWESOME!!! YIKES!!!

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  11. Joyful2 March 2011 at 15:05

    Fantastic photos. Very cool.

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  12. PippaD2 March 2011 at 15:33

    Wow! Great shots... although I feel like I am about to be eaten lol

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  13. Stan2 March 2011 at 15:48

    That's quite an insect. It's a good think they aren't big enough to be a problem, except to other bugs.

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  14. Stan at NewToReno.com2 March 2011 at 15:56

    You've done a great job with a pretty scary looking critter.

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  15. minoki2 March 2011 at 15:57

    The mos bautifull pictures, foar today. Congratulations!

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  16. LindsayDianne2 March 2011 at 16:06

    Wow!!! I love these.

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  17. CARMEN2 March 2011 at 16:31

    WOW!seems like Avatar! now I know, where did the inspiration come from! :))

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  18. Tony McGurk2 March 2011 at 19:37

    Amazing CK, they are incredible photos. You are quite a talented & artistic photographer. Very well done.

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  19. Unknown2 March 2011 at 20:31

    That is some name. What a specimen!

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  20. carol@simple_catholic2 March 2011 at 20:39

    That thing is weird looking! Fantastic shots, though.

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  21. GayNYCDad2 March 2011 at 20:42

    Wow.
    Amazing shots!

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  22. Gabriel2 March 2011 at 20:48

    Awesome pictures!!! We were just watching a documentary about the Praying Mantis ('mamboretá', as we called them in my native Argentina) on Sunday and we were amazed at the many different types there are and how stunningly beautiful they are... if you're looking at them with the eyes of an entomologist! :-)

    My WW post, here

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  23. Angie (Wallabygold Accessories)2 March 2011 at 20:51

    These are awesome pictures!!! It's as though the praying mantis is posing just for you.

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  24. colleen2 March 2011 at 21:50

    Is it real? It looks like a petrified preying mantis.

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  25. rebecca2 March 2011 at 21:56

    serious close ups!

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  26. alicia2 March 2011 at 22:20

    WOW! These should be in a magazine!

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  27. Yoshi2 March 2011 at 23:09

    Fabulous series of macro photos of praying mantis, which I find it so beautiful.
    Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day.
    Yoshi

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  28. CK Ng2 March 2011 at 23:11

    Thanks so much for all your kind compliments, guys and gals. I'm really flattered. :)

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  29. BK2 March 2011 at 23:51

    Soooo cool :). Happy WW.

    BK

    http://bkwalkerscafe.com

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  30. Colette S3 March 2011 at 00:41

    I was thinking this would make good pages for a science book too.

    Really great shots!

    I saw the title and went, huh? :)

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  31. Only Prettier3 March 2011 at 00:48

    Those are cool!

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  32. Will3 March 2011 at 01:03

    This is from planet earth? What an unusual looking creature. Blends in with its surroundings, but even if seen, who would want to eat it?

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  33. Joel3 March 2011 at 01:40

    Great shots!

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  34. catsynth3 March 2011 at 01:49

    Very impressive photos! He definitely reminds me of a character from a science fiction movie (maybe Star Wars).

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  35. LucidLotus3 March 2011 at 04:07

    Aliens walk among us, very cool. Your stuff is always so interesting and beautiful to look at. Happy ww:)

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  36. Ingrid3 March 2011 at 05:54

    Looks like a monster from another world ! I am scared !
    Beautiful macros, though !

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  37. jayayceeblog3 March 2011 at 07:12

    Wow, what an amazing insect. Looks like a cross between a praying mantis and a dead branch. Beautifully done close ups! Happy WW.

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  38. Ping3 March 2011 at 10:55

    my goodness! Doesn't look a real creature but it is real!

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  39. AVCr8teur3 March 2011 at 11:31

    Such an unusual creature. I have never seen one like it before. Pretty scary when it's look right at you.

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  40. Unknown3 March 2011 at 12:20

    The whole series is wonderful! You did the most with the little fellow. :) He looks so proud. :)

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  41. Angel Cameo4 March 2011 at 09:03

    What an incredible series of praying Mantis insect shots. These pictures really had me mesmerized. can't remember last time that happened.These are definitely worth sharing. Wow.

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  42. Snowcatcher4 March 2011 at 09:21

    What a scary looking creature! These are stunning macros. Wonderful job!

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  43. CK Ng4 March 2011 at 10:47

    Thanks once again for all your kind words, guys and gals. :)

    Ping:> Those are my friend's pets that I mentioned to you the other time. That's why he needs to cultures fruit flies.

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  44. Candace4 March 2011 at 11:30

    Your photos are awesome!! He's so interesting and creepy all at the same time!

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  45. Binky6 March 2011 at 12:06

    He looks so alien he doesn't even look real. Great closeups!

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