Mr. Mantis came by to say Hi…

Hey All

The other day, just after I woke up, Mr Mantis came by. I’m not sure how many times I’ve seen a Praying Mantis, up close, in my life but it’s not too many. I’m also not sure if this is really a Mr Mantis or Ms. Mantis either ;-). I’m afraid these images aren’t my best but… These Mantis’ are strangely intriguing.

From what I’ve learned; of the three Mantis’ that reside in the United States only one is native, the Carolina Mantis. The other two were introduced from Europe and China, in the last century.

Click on the images  to take a closer look.

learn more: http://itsnature.org/ground/creepy-crawlies-land/praying-mantis/

take care

leo

 

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Christian A Herter Intercommunity Garden along the Charles River in Allston-Brighton, MA

Hi All

Hope you’re well!

Here are some pics of an organic community garden on the Charles River that’s been operating since 1976.

I hope you find them and it interesting.

take care

leo

 

Welcome to the Christian A Herter Intercommunity Garden!

We are an organic community garden located along the Charles River in Allston-Brighton, MA. We’ve served as a communal gardening space since 1976. Today, a diverse group of individuals and families maintain almost 70 plots where they grow flowers and fresh produce to enjoy at home.

more info:

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The Church of the Transfiguration, Orleans MA

While I was walking around photographing Rock Harbor, I saw a tower in the distance. As a approached, I was amazed to see an Angel on top of the tower.
I walked closer and as I did, I saw some of the most interesting and beautiful architecture I have ever seen. This is the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans MA.
To learn more: http://www.churchofthetransfiguration.org/

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A cloudy day at Rock Harbor, Orleans MA

Cape Cod is one of my favorites places and Orleans, one of my favorite towns on the cape.
Here are a few shots of Rock Harbor I took with a Fuji XPro 1 with an 18mm (27mm in 35mm equivalence)

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