This photo won the Kamera Express photo competition for Nature 2023 (there was only one prize, this grand prize), and surely that is exceptional for a macro photo. The image was also awarded first prize by both jury and public in the newcomer images 2023 competition by Photocrowd, an online photo community. Here, the European mantis is pictured during a beautiful sunrise in early summer. Photocrowd's jury described the image as follows: "The use of light in this Praying Mantis image is just superb. I love the fiery bokeh in the background and how it contrasts the cool tones on the log in the foreground. The mantis is the star of the show here as it's captured with a strong engagement factor and pleasing posture. The drops of water and wet feel take this image to the next level. Well done!"
The shot was taken in the Viroin region in Belgium.
Maarten is a passionate hobby photographer with an eye for the world of the small. On his weekly blog www.natuurvertelsels he brings a new short story with facts and pictures about nature right in front of your nose every Sunday. He has already won numerous photo competitions with his images.. Read more…
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany