I spotted this praying mantis in our garden recently. I almost missed it as it was sitting perfectly still in a bed of strawberry plants.
They are insect eaters and help deal with pesty bugs, so he was very welcome. Praying mantises are uncommon in my experience—I only see one maybe every four or five years. But given how well they blend in, I’m sure I’ve missed some.
With several days to spend in Porto, Jonathan L explores several aspects of local culture
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This iconic tree along The 17 Mile Drive is always a beautiful picture.
Of all the grand features of Paris’s Grands Magasins, Paul Heymont’s favorite is the stained glass dome at Printemps
DrFumblefinger shares images of a Lewis and Clark statue he spotted on the Boise State Capitol grounds.
Sylvia shares some photos of southern Patagonia, as her plane’s approach into Ushuaia’s airport reveals great views of the Andes Mountains and the Beagle Channel.
Sylvia shares a photo of two surfers and their boards at Hawaii’s North Shore.
