"I spotted the praying mantises on a branch and moved closer to have a better look. When I tried to touch them, they attacked by spreading their wings and began to follow me. I didn’t want to miss it, so I quickly started taking pictures. I could hardly believe my eyes, as I’m not familiar with the behaviour of praying mantises and had never seen this pose before. I was extremely excited, and my hands shook as I took the photos. I think this is a small miracle of nature – to me, they look like smiling dancers. I hope it inspires others to enjoy the beauty of wildlife photography.”

"The photo was taken spontaneously while I was visiting the amusement park with friends and waiting in line for a roller coaster. I noticed an attraction with a somewhat retro look that created a unique atmosphere, so I quickly snapped a photo. The scene conveyed a feeling of universal, spontaneous joy."