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Is that a plane?


Is that a plane?
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Copyright: Monika MvJ (thistle) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1317 W: 77 N: 3012] (9272)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-11
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 4200, Nikkor ED 38-114 F/2.8-4.8
Exposure: f/4.8
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-02-22 2:10
Viewed: 783
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I took this picture last Autumn. This, quite exceptional, moth was one of the last creatures I had possibility to photograph before winter.

The moth belong to the Pterophoridae. Moths of this family are known as plume-moths because of quite unusually modified wings that resemble feathers. They can be often seen resting in characteristic T-shape posture with the wings extended laterally and narrowly rolled up. This along with camouflage colours make some of them resemble a piece of dried grass (like this one), and may pass unnoticed by potential predators even when resting in exposed situations in daylight.


I'm not entirely sure on the ID, but I think this could be Emmelina monodactyla.
This is one of the most common plume moths. It can be found in the early part of the year, with the adults occurring from January to May, and again in the late autumn. It has divided wings, but this can be difficult to see, as the moth rests with the wings rolled up tightly (as this one).

I don't really know why, but these moths always call to my mind old airplanes, hence the title.
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  • honza Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 537 W: 0 N: 716] (4191)
  • [2006-02-22 2:47]

Nice picture of the interesting moth. Very good composition with nice sky on BG. Sharpness and colors are very nice too.

pięknie uchwycone i ta ostrosc...ahhh:)
pozdrawiam
Basia

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2006-02-22 3:37]

Hello Monika!
Excellent close up.I liked colors,BG,framing,composition and
especially POV a lot.TFS...:-)

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  • AndyB Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1391 W: 32 N: 1350] (3982)
  • [2006-02-22 3:39]

Hello Monika,
I've seen these moths they are very unusual.
This is a nice capture.
Excellent POV and a superb background with blue sky and autumn colours.
A good shot.

TFS

ladnie fajna go i dobry kadr kolorki tez ok

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2006-02-22 4:52]

Hi Monika!

Excellent picture for every plane spotter ;-) POV is just great - it remains me Leonardo's drawing, sf movies [yes, I know - everything remains me sf movies ;-)] like Flash Gordon... Very nice composition with blue sky and flower. I like this photo and plume-moths also. They're so fragile and ethereal.

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 987 W: 5 N: 2762] (10618)
  • [2006-02-22 5:50]

Hello Monika,
Very good macro,
Great colours, good details and composition. Very well done

Hi Monika,
This is an outstanding composition. I really like the unique POV you have taken here. Exposure looks great with the beautiful colors and sharp detail. Very nice work!
Scott

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2009 W: 122 N: 2581] (8424)
  • [2006-02-22 13:35]

very nice shot here Monika,
I like the good composition, the angle you took it is very nice with a fantastic dof, fantastic job.
gr. jaap

Great shot Monika,
Good detail, colours and sharpness.
Composition and exposure are Pefect. Good POV and framing. I've no idea about the ID of this moth. The blue sky BG is lovely. I'll have repeat what you said earlier...you know who's sweet ;)
Thanks for posting, enjoy the rest of the week my friend.

Cool POV Monika, different..
The blue & gold of the BG are very nice. Good detail & light. Interesting specie of moth. Well done!
Thank You.

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 755 W: 31 N: 20] (5032)
  • [2006-02-23 2:54]

Cześć Moni,
super strzał. Piękna ostrość i tło. Kolory i opis taż świetne. Dobra robota.
Pozdr. Al.

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