"Attack of the Giant Mantid"

© Robert Jensen

"Attack of the Giant Mantid"

Uploaded: March 18, 2010

Description

This is a public service announcement: Keep all your doors and windows locked, and the drapes closed. This monster will attack anything that moves. When you least expect it, the Giant Mantid will appear overhead, striking with lightning fast speed and deadly accuracy. Running is futile. I repeat: Running is futile. Your only hope is to remain out of sight. If we are lucky, it will only attack Congress, which will contaminate it with the most deadly form of toxin known. It will then suffer a horrible and agonizing death, brought on by a tremendous loss of blood, nausea, heartburn, and acid indigestion!

Comments

Tammy D. Ferren March 18, 2010

Cool pic, Robert! I just ran out and cut an arrow in the wheat field pointing towards D.C. Hope it helps! LOL #1249621

Robert Jensen March 30, 2010

Thanks Tammy ... I guess so far you are the only person who appreciated the political humor! #8497960

Douglas Pignet April 18, 2010

Congrats on a very nice finalist...Well done #8545352

Summer A. Kozisek April 18, 2010

Fantastic macro Robert! Congratulations on your finalist! #8546362

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 19, 2010

Wonderful details and color. CONGRATZ!

UB. #8547489

April 19, 2010

Excellent! #8551391

Sam Britt April 19, 2010

Wow! Congratulations, Robert. #8552147

Claudia Kuhn level-classic April 20, 2010

Wonderful Robert, congrats! #8555779

Cindy Bendush level-classic April 20, 2010

Oh - how funny Robert - love your commentary! Fantastic image -- congratulations on this stunning winner! #8555812

Gerri R. Jones April 20, 2010

Amazing detail and foreboding pov Robert! Congratulations on your winner! #8555919

Val Feldman level-classic April 20, 2010

As always, just fantastic work, Robert (your commentary was just hysterical!) but the photo - ah, the photo is beyond spectacular!! Congratulations on your much-deserved Gold Win!! #8556160

Linda D. Lester level-classic April 21, 2010

Congratulations on your awesome win! #8557507

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 21, 2010

CONGRATZ. on this fabulous Second Place Gold Win, Bob!!!

UB. #8558734

David M. Montero April 21, 2010

I am forewarned - yuck yuck. Congratulations!!! A deserving win. #8559268

Robert K. Bemus level-classic April 22, 2010

Awesome comp and macro capture, Bob-- congratulations on your Win!!! #8560578

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