Over the last weeks our tutor Ion Paciu has been working on a collection of image of several Praying Mantis. It was challenging photographic project,  with many barriers and difficult moments. In the end he managed to capture a few images of these wonderful creatures, here are a few of them.

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Parablepharis Kuhlii Praying Mantis

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Violins Gongylus Hongylodes Mantis Closeup

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Closeup of Giant Asian – Hierodula Papua Praying Mantis

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Giant Boxer Hestiasula Major Praying Mantis

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Thistle Paying Mantis – Blepharopsis Mendica

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Giant Asian – Hierodula Papua Praying Mantis – full body

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Indonesian Double Shield Pnigmonatis

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Indonesian Double Shield Pnigmonatis

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Indonesian Double Shield Pnigmonatis Closeup

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Thistle Paying Mantis – Blepharopsis Mendica Closeup

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Giant Boxer Hestiasula Major Praying Mantis Closeup

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Spiny Flower Pseudocreobota Wahlbergi Praying Mantis

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Zebra – Omomantis Zebrata Mantis

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Zebra – Omomantis Zebrata Mantis Closeup

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Parablepharis Kuhlii Praying Mantis with wings opened

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Giant Boxer Hestiasula Major Praying Mantis in action

Alien versus Parablepharis Kuhlii Praying Mantis