Aliens and Autumn palettes

So you know it’s autumn in Indiana when you happen to see one of these guys. It is a praying mantis, called that because they appear to be praying when in repose. This one however, was not praying. We noticed as we got in closer for a good look with our handy smart phones that this poor guy is missing a front leg. No wonder he can’t strike the praying pose! However, he did seem to be posing for a photo shoot, so I kept getting closer and snapping pictures until, BAM! It flew right at my face!! And no, I did not get that moment on film, I was too busy shrieking and dropping my camera and nervously laughing and saying “OMG he scared the crap out of me” to get that on film.

A fun fact about the praying mantis is, although it is a carnivorous predator, it will not harm a human. Whew, that’s good to know, because they are lightening fast when their little alien body comes flying at you.

I appreciate how the praying mantis is colored with the hues of autumn. It’s a built-in camo suit, so he can fit in to his autumnal environment and thrive.

So speaking of the hues of autumn, here are some other palette choices that will help you thrive with the season.

These can be found on my Etsy store, along with lots of other autumnal treasures.

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