Preying Mantis

Photos of one of my favorite models.  She posed so nicely, and wore her flowing dress of green so elegantly.

Of course, sometimes models are a bit reluctant.  There is nothing wrong with capturing them in a jar to keep them from running off to do something else.

But you can't retain their services for very long if you keep them in the jar, so eventually you have to get them to the set.  In this case, a cool, shady spot in some tall grass where she can stretch her long legs and become one with her surroundings.

Once on the set, she is all business.  Posing, hunting and playing the game -

Look how she curls back to stalk and snare her prey!

And after this set, it's time for some easier poses.

Ok, good.  Good profile.  Now how about the other side?

And turn.... great!  Perfect shot!

Ok, now turn toward the camera...  perfect... looking great!

And now how about a shot where you're looking back over your shoulder...

Now, I need fierce.  Hunting.  Stalking.  You see what you want and you're going to get it!

Great! Here is a wounded male mosquito to help you get into the part...   just get a little closer... use those angles... lean... a little further...

...now... STRIKE!

That's the shot!  Fantastic!  Now, it's all yours...  you've been amazing!

Good, good pose for the portrait shot...

Ok, hold that pose, we'll get some close ups...

Excellent... show me those big green eyes...

And that's a wrap!  Thank you - a professional, as always!

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