Fine Art Print : Praying Mantis - eating male after mating. Europe
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Praying Mantis - eating male after mating. Europe
PPG-1684
Praying Mantis - eating male after mating
Europe
Mantis religiosa
Pascal Goetgheluck
Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way.
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Media ID 1315748
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating beauty and intrigue of the natural world with our exquisite Praying Mantis fine art print by Pascal Goetgheluck from Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment. Witness the raw power and survival instincts of this European Praying Mantis (Mantis religiosa) as it delicately balances a male mantis in its powerful grip after a mating encounter. This stunning, limited edition print brings the enchanting world of Ardea to your home, adding a unique and thought-provoking conversation piece to any space. Please note that our fine art prints are intended for personal display purposes only.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Love Bites - The Mantis Edition! 🍴💕
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot captured by Pascal Goetgheluck, we witness the ultimate drama in the insect world - a Praying Mantis couple engaging in a rather unconventional post-mating ritual. As they say, love can be both beautiful and bizarre! Here we have our leading lady, an elegant European female mantis, enjoying her well-deserved meal after an intense rendezvous with her male counterpart. Talk about multitasking! This photo perfectly encapsulates the predator-prey dynamic as she fearlessly devours her partner while still wearing her wedding dress. . . or exoskeleton. The sheer strangeness of this scene is what makes it so fascinating. It's like watching a real-life soap opera unfold before your eyes; you simply cannot look away! Who needs Netflix when nature provides us with such gripping entertainment? While some may find this behavior shocking or even gruesome, let's not forget that these incredible creatures are just following their natural instincts. After all, who are we to judge their dining preferences? Love comes in many forms and flavors! So next time you're feeling peckish for some romance and adventure, remember the Praying Mantis duo who took passion to a whole new level – where dinner dates take on a whole different meaning! Bon appétit!
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