Comment from bugaroo
Your lighting gives him a devil of a look! Enjoyed the background info. Can't imagine having these guys in my back yard; I get excited here on the other side of the mountains to see a praying mantis! Thanks for a view of the underside (underworld?)

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2012

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! They actually get pretty big... Have had them as big as 3 feet in my backyard... We learn to coexist :)

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
Incredible - this shot is handsome for its position and angle to get him in this relaxing mood - showing his feet and hand holding on to the branch . The idea to shift the colors into a glowing red also is very special - great job

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2012

Thanks so much Regina. I thought this worked very well... Glad it is being so well received. Your opinions are always so welcome and gratifying.

Comment from sandysartstudio
I knew what i was looking at straight away. Took awhile to digest it all. Beautiful stunning work. the highlights are great. Spiderman,red iguana man. so well done congratulations.

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2012

Thanks so much Sandy, I really appreciate it.

Comment from ckbesq
A dramatic shot if ever there was one! The color treatment of the iguana and his twig against the stark black, the visual textures, the angle of the subject in the frame, even the tiny white outline and the very eye of this fellow all command instant attention! Simply stunning.

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2012

Thank you so much for this great review and rating! I really appreciate you taking the time to review.

reply by ckbesq on 10-Sep-2012

You're welcome. It is a stunning shot and treatment. I look forward to seeing more.

Comment from Cassandra01
Ha! What an awesome shot of this big lizard, Love the effect you used here...it took me a moment to tell what we are looking at. Great capture enhanced by your editing.

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2012

thanks so much Cassandra... really appreciate you taking the time to review.

Comment from Joanna P
The initial impact is powerful with an excellent composition. The red is bold and works well with the highlights and shadows to create a very interesting technique.

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2012

Thanks so much Joanna. Much appreciated.