Today in pictures - Page 80

maxthecollie · 22-07-2012, 15:04

The nearest we get to a mantis is slugs and snails

mobertol · 22-07-2012, 15:22

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Originally Posted by maxthecollie

The nearest we get to a mantis is slugs and snails

Odd creatures -they move very slowly and are quite acrobatic -often hanging upside down. I don't know if they bite or sting...

I imagine it must eat flies and other small insects.

susie123 · 22-07-2012, 15:31

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Originally Posted by mobertol

Odd creatures -they move very slowly and are quite acrobatic -often hanging upside down. I don't know if they bite or sting...

I imagine it must eat flies and other small insects.

Interesting article... they only eat fresh prey but probably not you or I!

Mantis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Margaret Pilkington · 22-07-2012, 15:35

funny Sue...I was just looking at that too and was about to post the link.

mobertol · 22-07-2012, 15:38

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Originally Posted by susie123

Interesting article... they only eat fresh prey but probably not you or I!

Mantis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Thank goodness - they are ugly bugs aren't they?!

I have seen green ones here too but they are really hard to find.

It took me a while to find this one again today -though longer yesterday, he blends in very well with the background.

mobertol · 22-07-2012, 15:40

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

funny Sue...I was just looking at that too and was about to post the link.

Great minds, eh!

susie123 · 22-07-2012, 15:42

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

funny Sue...I was just looking at that too and was about to post the link.

You had better start looking out for them on the canal - probably no bites or stings to worry about! And no cheating with plastic ones!

Plastic Praying Mantis - Praying Mantis Replica - Toy Praying Mantis

Margaret Pilkington · 22-07-2012, 16:12

If I see one I will photograph it, but I don't think it is likely. I won't be looking too hard to find one.

davemac · 22-07-2012, 18:03

Part 1. Today in Pictures, it was a short walk but managed a few snaps, some you might have seen before but a different perspective.

1. With this view behind me , off we go.
2. Looking left as we went right.
3. Over the motorway.
4. After putting on my hover boots, took this of Rishton.
5. Ring a ring of six spot Burnets.
6. Rock face on the motorway.
7. Looking up Dill Hall Lane, the sun is a bit reflective for a sharp picture.
8. View of where all that waste goes.
9. Over the motorway, I'm going all dizzy.
10. Across the field.

davemac · 22-07-2012, 18:14

Part 2. Today in Pictures, why is it a short walk takes over an hour.

11. I never got the hang of those French toilets, but I gave it a go anyway, there was no paper after all that.
12. Thats the view to the right, we are not going that way.
13. Thats the view straight forward, we are not going that way either.
14. Thats the view left, and Bob is already on his way.
15. Thats the view in the field as we went towards Burnley Road.
16. This nearly split my differential, it was a chain harrow long forgotten, and grass grown through it.
17. A view to the right as we went left.
18. They mustn't get many supporters who sit down.... I know ...Ood a thowt it.
19. Look left as we turned right and towards Clayton.
20. That was the last shot as we went down the road, and the rest of the afternoon gardening.

Margaret Pilkington · 22-07-2012, 18:45

I did go out but saw nothing much that was worthy of a picture...you have seen it all before.
Great pics Dave.
I have wasted some time today playing with Photoscape.

Oh, and that French toilet...with no paper...you have to use a dock leaf.

Oh yes...and whistle to ensure your privacy.

susie123 · 22-07-2012, 18:59

Well the deed is done... and it's your fault Frank!

I have ordered a new camera -
Olympus VR-340 Smart 3D Camera Red 16MP 10xZoom 3.0LCD: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

It's the same as the one Frank has just got though goes by a different model number for some reason.

It's red... yes I know but I'm a girl (well was once) and it matches my laptop - no not my eyes!

Frightening how easy it is - just one click and I've got camera, case, spare battery and memory card on the way. Whoopee!

mobertol · 22-07-2012, 19:39

After the storm -blessed rain at last!

Wasn't quick enough to catch neighbours 16 yr old son out bare-foot, just wearing shorts, arms raised to the skies in the rain!!!!!

Tried to capture some droplets "alla Dave" -begin to think my camera isn't good enough...

either that or the one who's using it!

davemac · 22-07-2012, 19:41

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

I did go out but saw nothing much that was worthy of a picture...you have seen it all before.
Great pics Dave.
I have wasted some time today playing with Photoscape.

Oh, and that French toilet...with no paper...you have to use a dock leaf.

Oh yes...and whistle to ensure your privacy.

I nearly got it right, I used a nettle and hummed.

davemac · 22-07-2012, 19:43

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Originally Posted by susie123

Well the deed is done... and it's your fault Frank!

I have ordered a new camera -
Olympus VR-340 Smart 3D Camera Red 16MP 10xZoom 3.0LCD: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

It's the same as the one Frank has just got though goes by a different model number for some reason.

It's red... yes I know but I'm a girl (well was once) and it matches my laptop - no not my eyes!

Frightening how easy it is - just one click and I've got camera, case, spare battery and memory card on the way. Whoopee!

Now that you have done the deed, you have raised the bar on what we expect. You will have to do a portfolio of Morecambe sea front as a start point.