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Bug eyes


90 comments:

  1. ak_utJuly 20, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    gorgeous shots :-)
    happy week !

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  2. eileeninmdJuly 20, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Neat insect captures and macro shots. Great post! Thank you for hosting, enjoy your week!

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  3. 4 Lettre WordsJuly 20, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    Awww...so adorable!

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  4. Jill HarrisonJuly 20, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    I was fascinated by these guys when I was young - the way their head moved and their eyes on the ends! Have a lovely week and thank you for hosting.

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  5. Carol BlackburnJuly 20, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    Great catch. I've never seen a praying mantis with it's backside curled up like that, only long an flat. Different.

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  6. Adam JonesJuly 20, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    Great close up shots of the insects.

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  7. UnknownJuly 20, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    So beautiful photos !!!
    Greetings
    Marion

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  8. facile et beau - GustaJuly 20, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    interesting little animal.... I never see this in my region. I capured bumblebees sleeping :)

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  9. ElaJuly 20, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    Just fantastic shots !!!! Nature is gorgeous !!
    Have a happy new week !!

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  10. MaschaJuly 20, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    A little spooky, but very functional.
    Thanks for hosting

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  11. MartiJuly 20, 2015 at 12:58 PM

    Ooh, you got him changing color. How neat! Great photos too, naturally.

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  12. Bhavesh ChhatbarJuly 20, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    These are some brilliant photos Sue!

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  13. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJuly 20, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    Praying Matis are such interesting insects! They look quite intelligent to me.

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  14. Suburban GirlJuly 20, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    Love the details!

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  15. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAJuly 20, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    I love the way it looks like the praying mantis was modeling for you in the last two shots. It's looking right at you. Blessings!

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  16. Dominique GohJuly 20, 2015 at 9:46 PM

    That's a really fascinating close up of a stick insect.

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  17. meowmeowmansJuly 20, 2015 at 10:59 PM

    Wow, great shots of that praying mantis! They are such alien-looking creatures, aren't they?

    Thank you for hosting!

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  18. AnonymousJuly 21, 2015 at 12:28 AM

    I don't think my comment got through! Wow, such sharp pics! not only do I like they eyes but also the legs and how they hold their body:) Happy week!

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  19. RuthJuly 21, 2015 at 1:23 AM

    I love your ability to capture the tiniest things (and appreciate them too!). I cannot do another thing but to smile when I see those bug eyes. Like when they are looking straight at you.

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  20. KatarinaJuly 21, 2015 at 2:03 AM

    Great close-ups of this fascinating creature!

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  21. Feed Me DearlyJuly 21, 2015 at 3:11 AM

    Awesome captures - thanks so much for sharing. :)

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  22. merlanneJuly 21, 2015 at 3:54 AM

    Praying mantis are so strange and beautiful insects! Thanks for having me invited to your link-party.

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  23. OhmydearestsJuly 21, 2015 at 4:00 AM

    very nice shots! I do love praying mantises! and the way they curl up their bodies is so typical... especially when they feel threatened...

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  24. Minoru SaitoJuly 21, 2015 at 4:21 AM

    Hi! Very cute mantis's photos. Your macro photos are very beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

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  25. Amila @ Leisure and meJuly 21, 2015 at 4:25 AM

    Fantastic captures!! Thanks for sharing with us...

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  26. likeschocolateJuly 21, 2015 at 4:49 AM

    I so need to get a micro lens! Have a great week!

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  27. AlettaJuly 21, 2015 at 5:17 AM

    Stunning shots!

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  28. UppalJuly 21, 2015 at 6:43 AM

    Great bug shots!

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  29. Angela ThompsonJuly 21, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    These are wonderful!

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  30. RajlakshmiJuly 21, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    beautiful closeup shots ... loved the green background :)

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  31. Coloring Outside the LinesJuly 21, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    I find these guys to be super creepy..especially when they follow you with their eyes..gives me the willies.
    Great close up!

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  32. RalphJuly 21, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    The last picture is amazing - as if you two made eye contact, the insect has that look that says: Did I sign a release for that picture" or "This is my better side, so snap away. A bit of attitude from this mantis - but a great capture!

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  33. GreenComotionJuly 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    Hi there,
    Very cool bug (not sure what to call it) and a set of lovely macros against the greenery!
    Thanks for visiting me also.
    Have a Great Day!
    Peace :)

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  34. MinkamoJuly 21, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    Great photos! We have no praying mantis here - very interesting creatures!
    Thank you for your visit and invitation.
    Have a good week, Moni aka Minkamo

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  35. Christina MorleyJuly 21, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    Great capture of the praying mantises!

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  36. fredamansJuly 21, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    Awesome mantis shots!

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  37. Quirky HomemakerJuly 21, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    What great shots of the praying mantis! He actually looks like he's looking at you!

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  38. arleenaJuly 21, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    Upeat makrot

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  39. DrillerAAJuly 21, 2015 at 1:58 PM

    I must say that I am intrigued by macro photography, but I have never tried to do any true close-ups. Nice work.

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  40. BirgittaJuly 21, 2015 at 1:59 PM

    Wonderful macro shots!

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  41. JillJuly 21, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    Very neat! My stepdaughter has one of these in her classroom.

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  42. HannahJuly 21, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    Great shots, I like the curve of the mantis' body, and of course its weird triangular head and eyes, the ultimate insect predator. They make me glad I'm not a bug.

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  43. Claire JustineJuly 21, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    Great capture! thanks for hosting

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  44. New Jersey MemoriesJuly 21, 2015 at 5:06 PM

    I'm not fond of bugs but these are cool shots!

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  45. Susan DemeterJuly 21, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    These are amazing captures Up close you can see their wee personalities :)

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  46. Ai SakuraJuly 21, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    Great close-ups!

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  47. stephanie @ stephsjoyJuly 21, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    Love the closeups, even though I'm not a bug fan!

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  48. Catch My WordsJuly 21, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    These photos are so cool!

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com/2015/07/im-professional-artist.html

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  49. Dee Dee July 21, 2015 at 10:58 PM

    I love praying Mantis! So very cool!

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  50. NonerJuly 21, 2015 at 11:56 PM

    A mantis freaks me out just a little bit less than a big hairy spider freaks me out. These are gorgeous photos to look at, but I'm sooo glad you shared photos and I didn't have to be face to face with a real one.

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  51. LindaJuly 21, 2015 at 11:57 PM

    Great macro shots, excellent colors.

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  52. Kirsi / Raitoja July 22, 2015 at 12:04 AM

    Wonderful shots.

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  53. csuhpat1July 22, 2015 at 12:12 AM

    That is a super cool photo and closeup. Love it.

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  54. SusuPetalJuly 22, 2015 at 2:56 AM

    Bugs are so cute!

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  55. Taina KJuly 22, 2015 at 3:48 AM

    WAU! This must be difficult to capture!:)

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  56. real girl sportJuly 22, 2015 at 4:44 AM

    Great shots Sue, love the 2nd one especially - he looks like an extra from Antz :)

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  57. AnonymousJuly 22, 2015 at 5:14 AM

    Amazing capture! I can only imagine how long you stayed just to get these =)

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  58. Terra HeckJuly 22, 2015 at 5:43 AM

    Those are beautiful photos of insects!

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  59. Kristi MaloneyJuly 22, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    Cool shots! I love the last one where the insect is looking right at the camera!

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  60. LadyD PianoJuly 22, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    Lovely shades of green. Great captures!!

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  61. FANCY the Red Standard PoodleJuly 22, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    Hi Y'all!

    Insects are some of the most colorful and beautiful creatures. Love those photos.

    Y'all come on by,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  62. SuziQoregonJuly 22, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    Very cool shots!

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  63. Mystery CaseJuly 22, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    What a great capture.

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  64. SweetdayJuly 22, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    Wow! Praying Mantis! Look at the curve on its abdomen!

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  65. GlendaJuly 22, 2015 at 8:11 PM

    My son would like this post but for me it is eww bugs no way no how!!

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  66. river run 406July 22, 2015 at 9:53 PM

    nice macro, spot on nice and crisp!

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  67. LA BotcharJuly 22, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    I love praying mantis! we used to catch them all the time. let them pinch onto our fingers. such interesting little creatures, and you captured it beautifully.

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  68. UnknownJuly 23, 2015 at 12:37 AM

    Great capture. Did you have to get real close, or were you able to use super zoom or something? Because I've never seen a preying mantis that close up before!

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  69. raitaJuly 23, 2015 at 2:24 AM

    Beautiful bugs!

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  70. DinaJuly 23, 2015 at 6:14 AM

    Your bug is a marvel of nature. Much nicer than the huge scorpion I saw yesterday in the desert.

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  71. Indah Nuria SavitriJuly 23, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    love the macro shots...praying mantis is cool :)

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  72. TrubesJuly 23, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    Terrific shots of the ugly BUGS eyes,,
    ,Didn't BURL Ives sing of The ugly BUG Best wishes,
    Di.
    ABCW team.

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  73. A Bit of the BlarneyJuly 23, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    What a wonderful image. It has beautiful detail!!! Have a wonderful day!

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  74. Tamar SBJuly 23, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    Great shots!

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  75. CarraolJuly 23, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    Great macros, those bugs are really interesting, its forms are inspiration to Science-Fiction films and novels!

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  76. zippiknits...sometimesJuly 24, 2015 at 1:37 AM

    My mother used to find the egg sacs of these wonderful creatures and hatch them in a safe place from wasps and birds. Mother started do be a an organic farmer when she, in the 50's, saw the devastating effects of DDT.

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  77. Michelle - Paw Print Pet BlogJuly 24, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    Very cool! We sometimes see these guys at our local park and I've always found them fascinating.

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  78. Kim Cunningham July 24, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    I love the second one. He seems to have "expression".

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  79. ManuelaJuly 24, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    cool shots :-))

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  80. Sue SeibertJuly 24, 2015 at 3:36 PM

    Thank you for a glimpse into the little bug's life!

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  81. CatherineJuly 25, 2015 at 4:02 AM

    Wonderful macros! He looks smitten by your camera ;)

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  82. Sunshine and ElephantsJuly 25, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    You're lucky he stayed still long enough for you to capture his essence. Great photos!

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  83. Rambling WoodsJuly 25, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    Oh these are great Sue. The mantids are cool looking insects and predatory at that.. Thank you for linking in and I am glad to see how well your linky is doing.. Michelle

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  84. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 25, 2015 at 11:33 PM

    Wonderful praying mantis

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  85. Kirsty Hijacked By TwinsJuly 26, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    I love these macro shots, insects are so fascinating when up close x

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  86. Angela MilnesJuly 27, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    Thanks for hosting.. lovely picture!
    Angela xx

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  87. LauraJuly 27, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    What an excellent macro photos!!!

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  88. Linda BJuly 27, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    Amazing closeup shots. I probably would miss even the leaves if I tried. Thanks for sharing.

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  89. Lisa WoodJuly 28, 2015 at 2:08 AM

    oh wow what great close up pics of Bug Eyes - great photos :)

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  90. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 12, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    Love the buggy eyed bugs! Mantises?

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