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dalantech — Completely Alien
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Published: 2009-11-02 20:13:21 +0000 UTC; Views: 4747; Favourites: 146; Downloads: 0
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If we ever do find extra terrestrial life I really hope that it looks nothing like this mantis...Edit: I ran the original file through the Topaz Adjust plugin.
Tech specs: Canon 40D (F13, 1/250, ISO 100) + a Canon EFS-60mm macro lens with 37mm of extension (2x) + an MT-24EX macro twin flash (-1 1/3 FEC).
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Comments: 33
Your photographs are so lovely! I have always had a passion for bugs/insects/spiders. They are such beautiful creatures, and it is so sad that too many people take them for granted. Your portrayal of them is absolutely stunning!
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this filter is pretty darn nifty. i might have to buy it.
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I absolutely agree with your first statement ! I got a lil creeped out too !! wow ...
gorgeous and incredible shot - so detailed and really has this menacing vibe
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Sweet capture....
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Thanks Scott
You can see it here [link]
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Amazing composition, level of detail and love the way the background is completely black. How did you achieve that? 
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Thanks
There is no ambient light in the scene -the only light is from the flash and it's just strong enough to illuminate the subject, so the background comes out dark.
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Never noticed the detail of the mouth parts until now!
Very sinister looking! Great job!
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Here in Italy I can find mantis only in nord, here in Rome I don't have 
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I don't see them here very often either -lucky to spot her in the grass.
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Great quality shot as usual and a real eye catching portrait. I don't think I've got anything to add but: get that (other) magical lens back....
PS. Did you get my note?
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I have it back -and the weather turned cold and rainy...
P.S. I just answered your note again.
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Looks confident about it as well...
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Thanks!
Fixed -too many distractions when I posted it last night
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