Comment from Sange
I think these insects are wicked cool, but extremely dangerous.
My dog found one during a walk and he was curious so go up close.. they can emit a poisonous charge that temporarily blinded my dog for 48 hours. Had to have his cornea's checked and he was on eye drops for a week.
Glad it was behind glass. It is a nice shot but focus is a bit soft due to the glass.
You did capture his entire stick like body with nice details. I avoid them now, even to photograph as they can blind a human as well for a day or two.
Not sure if this one is the same, the ones I see here are brown and dangerous.

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Jul-2015

Wow I had no idea they are so dangerous, we have the brown leaf type ones also. Will have to do a bit more research and get the proper name next visit to zoo. Thanks so much and glad there was no permanent damage to your dog. :) Mary

Comment from Joelgraphuchin
Initial impact: what a unique insect.
Creativity of presentation: thanks for making it close up. i admire its design, color, and pose because you capture it well.
Color Harmony: eyepleasing
Center of Interest: the image is sharp and clean
Technical Excellence: beautiful background and framing

Well done and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2015

Thanks Joel your encouraging feedback is appreciated :-) mary

Comment from michiganmike
An excellent shot. I like the way the insect is hanging upside down. The flow of the twig he is hanging onto and the curve of his body is fantastic. Great colors and excellent composition.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Jul-2015

Thanks Mike your encouraging feedback is appreciated ☺ Mary

Comment from Howard M
Hi there Nice shot...... yes I see old sticky bet the weather is alittle cool in your part of the world right now..... Here Comes Christmas in July there *wink* Nice Focus and good framing good background allows the stick guy to stand out Nice work ......

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Jul-2015

Thanks Howard your encouraging feedback is appreciated ☺ Mary

Comment from photobeat
great shot mary and really very well taken, the depth of filed is excellent, they are very hard to spot. color balance and light balance are perfect and love the details, well done, beny ")

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Jul-2015

Thanks Beny, appreciate your positive feedback :) Mary

Comment from supergold
you have such strange creatures in Australia!
a fantastic macro of this beautiful green insect, with perfect lighting and sharp focus;
do you know the name?

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Jul-2015

Thanks again, didn't get the name, normally photograph the sign to remember it but some school children were blocking sign. Will ensure I get it next time. :) Mary

Comment from Life is but a dream.
I love these beasts and can't stop looking at them when I find them, they are so unreal. They are the exclamation marks in my day!

Good catch Mary, you certainly have him showing off his underside and for a stick insect he's pretty chubby.

Clean shot, crisp and easy to view. Well done.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Jul-2015

Thanks Olga, they are fascinating and hard to see in natural environment. There were about 8 of them in the display and plenty of feed for them :) Mary

Comment from MKFlood
Interesting capture. The clarity is great. The angle of the shot of the stick insect is great. The capture of the light is great. The image is balance and eye interesting to the viewer. Good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Jul-2015

Thanks Mark I appeciate your positive feedback. :) Mary