A mantis in my window

This happened a couple of weeks ago. I was sitting in my room when I looked at the window and saw it. This was the largest praying mantis I have ever seen. These creatures have always fascinated me. They are beautiful, calm and deadly predators (like cats!).

I tried to take photos in macro mode using my Sony DSC-W50 digital camera. But it kept focusing on the mosquito wire of my window rather than focusing on the mantis itself. So, sorry for the quality of the photos. I could have shot the exterior of the window by opening it, but I didn't want Mr. Mantis to pray in my room, besides, if it managed to get inside my room, it would have driven my cat crazy!