Orchid Mantis on White Flower Yunnan Stream in above a glacial stream in Yunnan

Orchid Mantis on White Flower Yunnan Stream

by Eloise Conrad

Golden hour light washes over a glacial stream in Yunnan, illuminating a white flower where an orchid mantis rests. The insect's pale pink and white folded wings mimic the petals perfectly against the bright bloom. Below, the clear water flows rapidly over smooth, grey stones, creating white foam that contrasts with the stillness of the insect. The sky above is a deep, cloudless blue, transitioning to warm amber near the horizon. Green foliage frames the edges of the view, showing broad leaves typical of the wet season. The mantis remains motionless, its spiny legs gripping the delicate stem. One droplet of water clings to a leaf tip near the stream bank.

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Camera iPhone 12 Pro Max*AI-imagined, not shot. For real iPhone 12 Pro Max photos, grab one online.
Lens 13mm f/2.4
Focal Length 13mm
Aperture f/2.4
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 3200
Film processed in Darkroom app
Location above a glacial stream in Yunnan
Date 2020-10-22
Credit VEETER
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