Igor Siwanowicz is the photographer who studies about the habits and physiology of mantis – one of the most compelling creatures on Earth. That also gives him endless inspiration to painstakingly produce such incredible and thought-provoking photos of these beautiful creatures. Biochemist and photographer Igor Siwanowicz has spent seven years gathering and breeding these strange insects and document to behold. He states that he is considerably influenced by the art works of HR Giger – the monster’s designer in Alien films.
To capture these creatures, Igor Siwanowicz used macro photography techniques which assist people to take close shots of the subject. Furthermore, macro photography allows photographers to spot life-size subject with magnified photographic techniques. Let's check out the beautiful creatures on their ways of surviving in the wild.
A giant Malaysian praying mantis is dancing or posing in kung-fu style. This picture is taken in Igor Siwanowicz’s home studio in Munich, Germany.
A praying mantis is seen at close-up distance
A giant African devil's flower mantis is practicing martial art
This Devil's Flower Mantis is one of the biggest flower mantises. This animal can mimic flowers to disguise.
The Malaysian Jungle Nymph has razor-sharp spikes on the head to fight against predators
A South American dead leaf mantis appears to be dead. This disguise is useful for both hunting prey and hiding from predators.
Another praying mantis in kung-fu pose
This is the female Malaysian Orchid Praying Mantis
A Leaf Bug hides on a leaf
Heterohaeta is the world's largest mantis
Studying materials on education, Eric Giguere prefers reading and writing. In his spare time, Eric often joins literature clubs to share his interest with others.
