Look out!!!

It's amazing what we discover sometimes when we see our images on the bigger screen. When I shot this Monarch butterfly, I was wholly unaware of the Carolina mantis on the same flower head. Good news — the mantis did not sense that she was within striking distance, so the Monarch's obliviousness did not result in its demise!

1 year ago (“Water Lily…”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2014-09-16
2 years ago (“Painted Lady”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2013-09-16
3 years ago (“Scanning electron micrograph: Common cold virus”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2012-09-16
4 years ago (“Life unfurls…”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2011-09-16

[ IMG_5493S12x9tm :: f/6.3 :: 1/320" :: ISO-200 :: 250mm ]

[Danette Thompson]

Great capture!

[GaryW]

Gorgeous color and detail, Thom!

[Joan Britt]

Great image! I am often amazed at how much more we observe on photos than in real life. The larger size helps but I also think we see differently, focusing on different aspects, losing some of the blinders we have when living the moment.

[Rick Schies]

One of those where you can't see the forest for the trees LOL

[Lori]

Wow this is a stunning shot! 2 of my favorite insects in one! Fav

[Thom Mitchell]

@flashster78 Thanks, Lorraine! It was fun to see the mantid in the photo!