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Erebus macrops


Erebus macrops
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Copyright: nagaraj vn (nagraj) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 566 W: 94 N: 1194] (4870)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-08
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D200, Micro-Nikkor 105mm f.4
Exposure: f/5.6, 3 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2009-10-08 23:38
Viewed: 314
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Erebus macrops, Linnaeus 1770
Catocalinae sub-family
Noctuidae family

Thanks Horia (that was very fast) for the ID.

Well, this is not the correct ID.
I tried to get correct ID but no luck, if anybody could ID this, I will be happy to know.
Yesterday I found this moth which was almost 15cm of wingspan hiding in a place not so ideal (check exposure time) but I captured this frame for ID purpose. I could have used built in flash but restrained because to retain its natural coloration. Flash will alter its colors unless off camera flash used for fill in.
I rotated this frame from vertical for better viewing.
Hope that somebody ID this moth.
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  • horias Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 387 W: 59 N: 854] (3948)
  • [2009-10-08 23:45]
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Nagaraj
I think is Erebus macrops!
Great capture~
Sorry, no points!
Horia

Owl moths are beautiful and is one of the beautiful moth in southern peninsula. I have seen it twice from woods. nice sharpness, color and contrast. congrats. Thank you for shaing.

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-10-09 0:58]

Hi Nagaraj,this is one of the most spectacular moths never seen,what a beautiful design and what a top class pic,the sharpness,the colors and the pov was at the top of quality,very nice composition too.Thanks to show us this beauty,have a nice day,LUCIANO

This is a beautiful representation of a lovely owl moth Nagaraj, your dorsal POV produced a sharp image and a good composition. I slightly corredted the colour scheme of the image in my WS, hope you agree with the result my friend.
Cheers,
Mehmet

Hello Nagaraj,
a splendid picture of this very beautiful moth taken from an excellent POV, superb sharpness and marvellous colours in a nice composition
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

Ciao Nagaraj. Fabolouse macro shot today! Youv've well managed th light to obtain very good sharp and stuning details on wing's weft. Best complimets.

Roberto

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 56 N: 4716] (16222)
  • [2009-10-09 5:32]

Hello Nagaraj,
Perfect shot! Wonderful moth!
Excellent definition, pretty composition.
Impressive the wealth of details.
Well done!My best regards,Siggi

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1723 W: 0 N: 3903] (15686)
  • [2009-10-09 5:43]

Hello Nagaraj,
A very impressive moth, it almost hynotises us! You made a very interesting catch! The picture lacks a little bit of contrast, I just see that there is a WS done, which gives a little bit more visual impact to your good picture.
Very interesting posting
Kind regards
Anne

Ciao Nagaraj, wonderful moth with fantastic colors, excellent sharpness and fine details, superb macro, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Hi Nagaraj,

A crystal clear macro capture of this huge and dainty moth species from top POV with top quality!
TFS and cheers,

Bayram

Nice camoflouged image of the moth, good details.well done.tfs

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