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Spinx ligustri


Spinx ligustri
Photo Information
Copyright: Harm Alberts (Harm-digitaal) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 100 W: 1 N: 1443] (5710)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-23
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 40 D, Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L USM Macro
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Moths of Europe 3 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-07-25 10:17
Viewed: 238
Points: 2
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Spinx ligustri / Ligusterpijlstaart / Privet Hawk-moth / Ligusterschwärmer / le Sphinx du troène.

One of the biggest moths in Europe with a wingspan of 10 to 11 cm it is like a flying torpedo!
It's a real beauty when spreading it's wings.

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 198 W: 2 N: 514] (1936)
  • [2008-07-25 11:57]

Hello Harm,

Excellent capture
Superb compo with perfect colors, good DOF and POV
Great sharpness showing beautifull details

TFS Siggi

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