Day 273, or Day 270 redux

Does this look familiar? After getting dinner with some friends I, once again, was stopped in my tracks by a praying mantis. Twice in one week! Though, in different parts of town, so not likely the same bug. However, this time my praying mantis friend did not stare me down. He was taking a little nap! Adorable!

Day 270, are you looking at me?

Today I was quite literally stopped in my tracks while running an errand. I was walking down the sidewalk, minding my own business when I saw this little guy in my path. I fumbled for my camera in my purse, then slowly creeped in to take a picture. It wasn't until I got very close that I realized my praying mantis friend had turned its head, staring at me. Yikes! After I got this shot I backed off and we went our separate ways. Whew!