The Garden Mantis

Everyone in their 30’s with a garden, is familiar with the morning tour to water the plants and check on their status. To my surprise, I was greeted with this gorgeous praying mantis. I don’t know if he is stunned or dazzled, by the giant woman towering over him with their removed third eye that freezes time. If you zoom in, to see the blacks of his pupils, you can see that he probably looks at a woman the same way most men do. In awe.

As I grabbed photo after photo, he became entertained with the impromptu photoshoot. He hurried to the top of the planter, to strike a pose. For all I know, this could be his Everest… probably not. I think Everest is still Everest to nature. Regardless, he was a true gentleman. He let me capture moments until I was compeltely satisfied. Then he moved on with his day, and I with mine. I wonder if our paths may cross again. Here or somewhere else.