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Our greeting cards are 5" x 7" in size and are produced on digital offset printers using 100 lb. paper stock. Each card is coated with a UV protectant on the outside surface which produces a semi-gloss finish. The inside of each card has a matte white finish and can be customized with your own message up to 500 characters in length. Each card comes with a white envelope for mailing or gift giving.
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The Praying Mantis tenodera aridifolia sinensis, also known as the Chinese Mantis, Predator of other insects, is considered to be beneficial to any... more
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Debbie Ellliott
April 23rd, 2024
Lovely. Colors are true. Plan to purchase same image in a larger size.
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April 23rd, 2024
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Karen Anderson
April 23rd, 2024
I bought this in the greeting card form. I have been purchasing cards from Fine Art America for two or three years. Covid might have been some of the reason for looking for cards on the internet. Shops were closed. The main reason I buy cards from FAA is because I got tired of looking for cards at the usual card shops. I could find cards (sometimes) that looked good on the outside but the verses were terrible or it was the other way around...terrible on the outside but maybe a decent verse inside. I pick cards from FAA that fit with the occasion. I figure I can write something on the inside as good as any card company could. I wouldn't buy these cards if I didn't think they were wonderful. The cards are beautiful and excellent quality and the envelopes are equality as good. I am glad I can make a copy of what I've bought so I can keep track of who gets what card. I don't want to send the same card to someone twice. In this case, the card is going to someone for Mother's Day.
Karen Anderson
April 23rd, 2024
I bought this in the greeting card form. I have been purchasing cards from Fine Art America for two or three years. Covid might have been some of the reason for looking for cards on the internet. Shops were closed. The main reason I buy cards from FAA is because I got tired of looking for cards at the usual card shops. I could find cards (sometimes) that looked good on the outside but the verses were terrible or it was the other way around...terrible on the outside but maybe a decent verse inside. I pick cards from FAA that fit with the occasion. I figure I can write something on the inside as good as any card company could. I wouldn't buy these cards if I didn't think they were wonderful. The cards are beautiful and excellent quality and the envelopes are equality as good. I am glad I can make a copy of what I've bought so I can keep track of who gets what card. I don't want to send the same card to someone twice. In this case, the card is going to someone for Mother's Day.
Karen Anderson
April 23rd, 2024
I bought this in the greeting card form. I have been purchasing cards from Fine Art America for two or three years. Covid might have been some of the reason for looking for cards on the internet. Shops were closed. The main reason I buy cards from FAA is because I got tired of looking for cards at the usual card shops. I could find cards (sometimes) that looked good on the outside but the verses were terrible or it was the other way around...terrible on the outside but maybe a decent verse inside. I pick cards from FAA that fit with the occasion. I figure I can write something on the inside as good as any card company could. I wouldn't buy these cards if I didn't think they were wonderful. The cards are beautiful and excellent quality and the envelopes are equality as good. I am glad I can make a copy of what I've bought so I can keep track of who gets what card. I don't want to send the same card to someone twice. In this case, the card is going to someone for Mother's Day.
Karen Anderson
April 23rd, 2024
I bought this in the greeting card form. I have been purchasing cards from Fine Art America for two or three years. Covid might have been some of the reason for looking for cards on the internet. Shops were closed. The main reason I buy cards from FAA is because I got tired of looking for cards at the usual card shops. I could find cards (sometimes) that looked good on the outside but the verses were terrible or it was the other way around...terrible on the outside but maybe a decent verse inside. I pick cards from FAA that fit with the occasion. I figure I can write something on the inside as good as any card company could. I wouldn't buy these cards if I didn't think they were wonderful. The cards are beautiful and excellent quality and the envelopes are equality as good. I am glad I can make a copy of what I've bought so I can keep track of who gets what card. I don't want to send the same card to someone twice. In this case, the card is going to someone for their birthday.
The Praying Mantis tenodera aridifolia sinensis, also known as the Chinese Mantis, Predator of other insects, is considered to be beneficial to any garden! It is one of the larger species in the mantis family reaching up to six inches in length. Good for the eco system in that it preys on any insects that may be harmful to your garden and when hungry will eat anything that comes within its grasps at lightning speed, usually starting with it's head, eating it alive! If you ever wanted to catch one of these little guys the best way to do this would be to extend your hand palm down and let him walk on the top it. This way the mantis would not feel threatened. However If you tried picking him up, grabbing his body there's a possibility you might get stung with his sharp needle like claws, not such a good idea! They also can be kept as pets and are fun to hold in your hands! In it's natural environment it can survive about six to seven months, from May to possibly November. The female will...
Welcome to my website. I hope you enjoy the experience and leave here passionate about the art of photography. I'm a Calligrapher and Photographer and studied both at Queens College (CUNY). I have a real affinity for both, but recently had to put my Pen nib on hold. After many years of photographing Weddings, Communions, Birthday parties and many other events, I discovered that I had more enjoyment photographing unique subjects in my studio. As a young boy, growing up in Greenpoint Brooklyn, I would frequently play marbles in the streets next to the curb. It was here that I first noticed a Praying Mantis and was immediately fascinated by how interesting and beautiful this little creature was. A passer-by noticed how intrigued I was...
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Sergey Taran
Nice picture!
Lingfai Leung
I always thought a praying mantis looks pretty creepy to me; especially when I heard their mating behavior. Praying mantis; like Black Widow are famous 'man-eater"! Those male partner better run fast before finish the job or will be eaten for dinner. Anyway, voted for the artwork.
Leslie Crotty replied:
LINGFAI, YOUR ABSOLUTELY RIGHT ABOUT THAT, AFTER MATING THE MALE MIGHT AS WELL SAY HIS PRAY! THEIR HAVE BEEN TIMES WHEN AFTER THE FEMALE BITES HIS HEAD OFF THE MALE CONTINUES DOING WHAT HE'S DOING FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES!!!!!!! BELIEVE IT OR NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LES
Bill Cannon
Beautiful!!
Chris Berry
Interesting shot- from the colors to the look in the Manis eyes-they do seem thoughtful and interactive. f/v
Leslie Crotty replied:
THANKS FOR STOPPING BY VIEWING, AND YOUR NICE COMMENT, (F/V). HE WAS A LITTLE CURIOUS CHECKING WHAT HIS DINNER WAS GOING TO BE! LES
Jeff Swan
Great work Leslie
Leslie Crotty replied:
THANK YOU JEFF, LES
Deborah Benoit
Great shot!! f/v
Leslie Crotty replied:
THANKS DEB FOR YOUR COMMENT AND F/V. LES
Susan Wiedmann
Love it. Did the butterfly get away? F/V.
Leslie Crotty replied:
SUSAN, THE BUTTERFLY WAS OK. I PURCHASED ON THE INTERNET ON A SITE CALLED "BUTTERFLY UTOPIA.COM". THEY HAVE SUCH A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS, YOU HAVE TO CHECK IT OUT, AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR (F/V), LES
AnnaJo Vahle
You have some of the most interesting photos I have seen. This is fabulous on every level. f/v
Leslie Crotty replied:
ANNA JO, THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR KIND WORDS, F/V, THEY ARE TRULY VERY UNIQUE IN THEIR OWN WAY, LES
Mariola Bitner
Stunning praying mantis capture. In the kingdom of insects, they rule. Always love your descriptions about them. I had the opportunity of having a praying mantis that lived in my garden. Almost everyday I saw her (him?) and had the chance to see it grow up from about one cm to over 10 cm long. Fantastic creatures! V/F
Leslie Crotty replied:
MARIOLA, THANKS SO MUCH FOR VIEWING MY LITTLE KINGDOM OF INSECTS AND YOUR V/F. IT LOOKS TO ME LIKE THAT MANTIS YOU SAW IN YOUR GARDEN AS A HATCHLING AND GREW TO 51/2"-6" DID HIS JOB KEEPING THE INSECT POPULATION UNDER CONTROL IN YOUR GARDEN! HOPEFULLY THEY WILL BE BACK NEXT YEAR AND START THE CYCLE ALL OVER AGAIN! LES
Lenore Senior
This shows the world as from the insects' point of view....what their world must look like. How gorgeous and dangerous it is! v/f
Leslie Crotty replied:
LENORE, YOU HIT IT RIGHT ON THE HEAD! THAT'S A PERFECT ANALOGY! THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOR (F/V) LES
Robert Frederick
What a great image Leslie - vfg
Xueling Zou
They look like friends talking to each other, wonderfully captured, gorgeous colors, Leslie! Thank you!!
Leslie Crotty replied:
THANKS XUELING, LES
Hartmut Jager
Great photo, it shows that nature is the greatest artist...
Leslie Crotty replied:
THANKS HARTMUT, LES
LESLIE CROTTY
PREDATOR AND PREY! THE CHINESE MANTIS VERY CAREFULLY WALKING ON A CACTUS PLANT TRYING TO FIGURE THE BEST WAY TO GET TO HIS DINNER WITHOUT INJURING HIMSELF FROM THOSE VERY SHARP NEEDLES COMING FROM THE PLANT ITSELF! LES
Karol Livote
wonderfully done!!
Leslie Crotty replied:
THANKS KAROL, LES