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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
I see you!

On one of my walks in the Botanical Gardens of my city, Sao Paulo, I noticed this little creature staring at me while taking a photo of a flower right next to it. The whole time I was adjusting the camera, he was staring at me. With a slow movement so as not to scare the cricket, although I believe it would not be easily frightened, I recorded this beautiful and courageous animal defending its territory or some hidden treasure.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Copyright: © Nelson Paim