Daily Encounters of the Photographic Kind!
September 14th
OH.... HELLO THERE...IT'S JUST ME... MS. PRAYING MANTIS
Hello everyone, sorry to be such a stranger. Things on the home front are sooo busy that I seem to only have time to snap a photo and process it later. My stepmother had gall bladder surgery...3 times/3 days in a row! My mother is needing my help with decisions about decorating her new condo( moving in November) and squirrel calls are coming in at an alarming rate!
My squirrel babies are getting bigger, but with the storms and winds from today and the cycle of wildlife, the calls just keep coming with people finding little orphans. I am at a point where my cages are full with few alternatives for sending people to find help. Quite a heart breaking dilemma ....However, I promise to be back soon..I miss all the photos and the contact with you all...Meanwhile...here are two shots of this female praying mantis...a first for my yard... just to let you know that I am still keeping the photo eye out there, if only in my neighborhood. :-)
Here's the runner up...I couldn't decide which was best so I'm posting both http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/gallery/1761912_nkZta#372719284_bE2GR
WildfiresWind
on Oct 06she's in the spotlight! :)
hoffalady
on Sep 17great catch! i love the lighting!!
*hugs*
219352dedmanshootn
on Sep 16hit enter before i'd finished darn it. sorry for your stress and the 3 surgeries seems a bit much! you take care of yourself and relax when you get a minute
219352dedmanshootn
on Sep 16super shot!
Anna
on Sep 16This little guy is watching you. I have never seen one of these guys before, except in pictures. Excellent shot.
Hershy
on Sep 16Awesome details and love the side light on it.
Bill Pador
on Sep 16This is a really cool image Kim! He is staring right at you (kinda spooky to think an insect is inspecting you LOL) these creatures bring back a lot of memories for me as a child. My Mom used to say that the Praying Mantis was a sort of religious symbol and when you saw one to take great care not to harm it and that I should think of my Dad (whom I lost at age 4 in 1968 to the Vietnam War) every time I was fortunate enough to see one in the wild. So Thank You for posting this & giving me good thoughts for the day!@
Boobaby
on Sep 15Great shot! I've been wandering where you were!! Sure wish I was there to help you. I haven't had but one call.
44229shutterbuglady
on Sep 15When it rains, it pours, doesn't it? It's so good to see you here again, even if briefly! I hope things calm down to a manageable pace for you soon. We miss you too! Great shot of Ms. PM here. :-)
John (300m)
on Sep 15Cool shot Kim. Knew you were busy, just not that busy. Nicely done and take care