I see you but I don't like you.

This tiny mantis was very carefully making it's way out of my reach but periodically giving me the "Mantis Stare" as it went!

Many thanks for the views/comments/FAV's .... you guys are awesome!

Off to continue my edit of the jewelry shoot I did last week but will try and catch up on 365 tonight.

[MikiChelle]

Amazing shot! Love it!

[Cathy Donohoue]

How cool is he!

[Katherine Ann Klinck]

amazing! where do you find these guys?

[Kelly]

This is awesome!

[Ulpi]

Instant fav! Love it!

[MaryBeth Dailey]

I my dear gosh! This is the cutest, oddest, prettiest coloring-ed mantis macro I have ever ever seen! OMG! I am still marveling. He is adorable! This pic should go far as far as PP and top 20 in my opinion! If people know how hard it is to get a good shot like this and be lucky enough to find the tiny mantis and lucky enough for him to throw you this glance! Great!

[Caryn]

Wow! Fav, of course!

[beachradish]

Perfect caption for this shot! Love the green and blue tones - and of course, the focus is phenomenal.

[MaryBeth Dailey]

btw, what lens did you use on this?

[☠northy]

o.m.g.! this is stunning!

[Dwight Thrailkill]

Awesome!

[Amy Spada]

Perfection! The light is gorgeous! Fav!

[Graham Harcombe]

Nicely captured in the dim light.

[Penny Milner]

Great comp and light Zoe

[Livia]

It looks gorgeous and you've made a wonderful capture! 8)

[cheryl]

fav.. great shot.

[Claire]

Definitely not happy with you! That stare could turn you to stone - yikes! Brilliant shot Zoe

[Mike]

Lovely shot

[Lisa Pouncy]

Fabulous focus and light xx

[Jennifer C]

my lordy lord! instant fav. U R awesome

[Ellen Young]

Zoe ! your focus is fantastic and this guy is scary looking!! FAV!

[Megan Richardson]

what a great find - he's lovely, fave

[Sheri]

Amazing macro!

[John]

Fab shot

[Lyndal]

fantastic capture Zoe! =D

[Karin]

What an amazing shot! Awesome.

[elkehochban]

Love the comp of this shot! So often we see such scary close ups of insects. This is a fantastic shot!

[Bonnie Lusted]

Wow! Great comp and focus! Your Macros are astounding!

[Krista]

So cool!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Excellent shot.

[John Hartzell]

Cool shot.

[Lynn]

Awesome shot! fav

[Al Perry]

Hoyl Moly you hit this one perfect.

[Margaret Tryon]

Wonderful detail.

[Corinna]

wow! perfection at its best! stunning capture!

[Paul Jones]

Amazing detail Zoe.

[carol white]

Amazing shot,Zoe!! A definite FAV!!

[Ashley Myers]

wow, what detail! fantastic job!

[Juliette Packham]

love the tones in this - and the striking shapes / strong lines - fav for me Zoe

[Paula]

Great close-up!

[Lara Zinn]

incredible... must fav!

[ladyjane]

Awesome shot. Instant fav.

[Julia]

wow, this is stunning, amazing macro!

[Rach_who]

I love the purple tinge this little guy has.

[Teresa (pocketmouse)]

I love the glinting aquamarine colours here :) and what a perfectly poised insect captured with brilliant focus! faaaav :)

[Pam Womack]

oh my goodness, this is a great shot...I can't stop looking at it. beautiful colors & tone, but also perfect caption for the capture. FAV

[Cassandra Hoffmann]

Very, very cool shot, Zoe!!

[ashley]

this is so cool

[Ann Stenson]

Just Incredible Zoe!!! ! FAV!!

[Mags ッ]

Great!

[Bugik]

Wow, look at those eyes! Great capture, Zoe!

[Mair]

An amazing shot. Fav

[Zoe Ferrie]

@espyetta Hi I use my Canon macro EF 100mm lens .... It hardly ever leaves my camera!

[Lara]

Ha ha! He has the mantis stare down pat!

[Krista]

POP POP POP!!!

[Jenna Richards]

Great focus. He looks so incredibly tiny.