So sad this lovely mantis popped into the kitchen this morning. When I tried to help it back to the garden, it lept into the toaster.

Interventions don’t work. 🙄 #MantisOfMastadon

Good morning Mastadon

#MantisOfMastadon #InsectPhotograpy #Nature #Dancing #Story.

Two #mantis balanced on a thin branch. I see dancers on a tightrope who are accepting applause for an acrobatic dancing display of grace and beauty for a royal audience.

On the edge of the crowd behind the camera, Shira makes her way quietly and unnoticed. She winks at the dancers taking their bows. Seth openes and closes her eyes with a quirky smile as he rises. Lora maintains her sweet and blissful visage. The audience, including the guards, captivated and spell bound. Shira crossed the Uncrossable Bridge enjoying the win.
Now, she stood alone in ….