14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Dancing on the Car
While this image appears to be manipulated, the true manipulation was to catch this Praying Mantis out of her green cover where reflection and sunlight could do their magic. She landed on the roof of a freshly waxed blue car. I ran inside for my camera and studied her for a gratefully long time.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 09.2014 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2016 |
| Photo Location: | Asheville, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Copyright: | © Paul Moberg |