The Tiger Mantis is one of the largest mantis shrimps growing up to 40cm long. They are found throughout the Indo-Pacific in depths from 1-10m. The mantis shrimp's second pair of thoracic appendages has been highly adapted for powerful close-range combat. The appendage differences divide mantis shrimp into two main types: those that hunt by impaling their prey with spear-like structures and those that smash prey with a powerful blow from a heavily mineralised club-like appendage. These weapons are employed with blinding quickness, with an acceleration speed of 83 km/h from a standing start.
I took this image of the Tiger Mantis in Dauin in the Philippines.
Prints are produced locally using the highest quality photographic paper with archival pigment inks with a fade resistant life of up to and exceeding 100 years.
The metallic pearl paper is made up of small pearl fibers that provide a unique, subtle shimmer – making the printed image glisten in the light.
Prints are printed on demand, please allow 10-15 days for prints to arrive within Australia. A4 and A3 prints will be posted flat in a rigid mailer, A2 prints will be rolled into a mail tube.
Free postage within Australia, international postage will be calculated at the checkout.
The Tiger Mantis is one of the largest mantis shrimps growing up to 40cm long. They are found throughout the Indo-Pacific in depths from 1-10m. The mantis shrimp's second pair of thoracic appendages has been highly adapted for powerful close-range combat. The appendage differences divide mantis shrimp into two main types: those that hunt by impaling their prey with spear-like structures and those that smash prey with a powerful blow from a heavily mineralised club-like appendage. These weapons are employed with blinding quickness, with an acceleration speed of 83 km/h from a standing start.
I took this image of the Tiger Mantis in Dauin in the Philippines.
Prints are produced locally using the highest quality photographic paper with archival pigment inks with a fade resistant life of up to and exceeding 100 years.
The metallic pearl paper is made up of small pearl fibers that provide a unique, subtle shimmer – making the printed image glisten in the light.
Prints are printed on demand, please allow 10-15 days for prints to arrive within Australia. A4 and A3 prints will be posted flat in a rigid mailer, A2 prints will be rolled into a mail tube.
Free postage within Australia, international postage will be calculated at the checkout.
