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Still so cute


Still so cute
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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: 2005-12-26
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 4200, Nikkor ED 38-114 F/2.8-4.8
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/64 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-02-23 5:40
Viewed: 1459
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 74
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Cute chap once more.

The photo have been taken on the second day of Christmas at my house. It was huge surprise to find such lovely creature in a middle of the winter. I was very happy because of the opportunity of taking some pictures.
The moth happened to be quite patient though it flew away several times and I had to chase it. Anyway, now I have some pictures of him in different places. On this one he sits on leaf of some kind of plant (I don't really know what is it).

Thanks to Nigel now I have right ID of this fellow.

So, this is Pale Tussock moth Calliteara pudibunda. These are large, quite hairy moths with pale, white-grey wings. The male moths have big, feathery antennae which can detect the scent of a female from several hundred metres away. The adults don't feed. They just spend whole days trying to find a mate. Their caterpillars are preety interesting too. I have some pictures of them, so maybe I'll post them someday.

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1575 W: 5 N: 2181] (12250)
  • [2006-02-23 6:10]

Bonjour Monika!

Cette prise est tout simplement parfaite. Le Bg sombre fait bien ressortir les couleurs et la netteté est excellente. J'aime bien l'éclairage et la qualilité de l'image.


Félicitation et merci pour l'envoie.




joseph

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5451 W: 594 N: 3650] (10031)
  • [2006-02-23 6:15]

Hi Monika
What a lovely moment to capture and you really did well in doing so. By focusing just on the facial part of the moth & its antennae and excluding the detail on anything else you created a beautiful mood or effect on this shot.
The colours are great and well saturated, DOF & BG is super, exposure is on a knifes edge, and of course the cute factor is radical.
Great work Monica and TFS.
Regards
Loot

Hi Monika,
This is a fantastic shot, excellent POV and lighting,
the details are very sharp and clear,
very nice colours very well composed.
Thanks for sharing!

hyhy wyjatkowe macro.. bardzo dobrze technicznie... poprostu swietna robota.. poodoba sie pozdrawiam:)

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  • Dando Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 637 W: 32 N: 792] (3084)
  • [2006-02-23 6:46]

Amazing picture Monika. Amazing composition with good detail and colour. The whiteness of the moth works well against the red flowe and dark background. TFS.
Dean.

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2006-02-23 6:52]

Hello Monika!
Wonderful close up.Lighting,POV,details,colors,contrast,
dark BG and composition are excellent.
TFS...:-)

Wow,

What a masterpiece that you have created!!
Great colors and DOF, The feelers are dramatic.

TFS
Goutham R

Bellissima macrofoto. Complimenti

Hi Monika,

Beautiful shot and well done on the composition. Excellent work.

Mike

Beautiful and artistic shot Monika..Especially like the detail of the face and antennae.
Everything works! Very well done.

hi monika
parfait,cette macro est excellente.
bravo.
laurent

ok. Just how big is this critter in real life?? Is he ever interesting!! TFS

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  • AndyB Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1391 W: 32 N: 1350] (3982)
  • [2006-02-23 11:32]

Hello Monika,
A fine macro.
Excellent detail and POV,very effective DOF.
Superb.

TFS

Ahh creatures of the night Monika. Great pov and composition with excellent focus on the head. Love the vivid red in this shot to, very striking. Nice work.

Wow what a beautiful macro. i like the contrast with the BG. Great POV en shrapness.
TFS

Cris

It is definitely a cute little fellow and well composed the lighting adds just the right touch. Well done Monika. :)

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  • rimas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 155 W: 3 N: 610] (4273)
  • [2006-02-23 12:57]

Hello Monika!
Fine macro of amazing and lovely creature. Fantastic colours and a wonderfull frame. Super DOF and BG.
TFS.Congratulations...

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2009 W: 122 N: 2581] (8424)
  • [2006-02-23 14:07]

very good photo monika,
it's a juwel for x-mas, a fantastic macro made by a specialist, I enjoy realy when i see how you are growing as a photographer here on the site, very good macro, good job.
gr. jaap

Hello Monika!
Wow, what an amazing macro. So much detail and beautful colours, lighting and POV. This is an excellent composition. Thank you.

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  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 856 W: 2 N: 617] (2142)
  • [2006-02-23 14:17]

Hello Monika , a beatifull macro photo ,
good sharpnes pov details and the colours ,
good job ,I never sien zo'n mot , greeting Teunie .

Beautifully lit Monika, excellent colour and good detail...

Monika, what a surprise to get a visitor like this one in the middle of winter! You present that lovely encounter in a very powerful and charming way. Thanks and congratulations! Peter

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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2821 W: 344 N: 3779] (11769)
  • [2006-02-23 16:17]
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Hello Monika, he is striking looking thing, I'm not so sure about the cute though...he looks a little weird and bat like :-)

Lovely shot, great details and a very nice composition too. What is it he is sitting on?

Thanks for posting.

Oh Yes Monika,
Very cute, sweet and lovely ;)
Good detail, colours and sharpness.
Composition and lighting are good. Good POV and framing. Perfect.
Thanks for posting, enjoy the rest of the week my friend.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3066 W: 231 N: 6160] (21048)
  • [2006-02-23 20:57]

The details in this shot are extraordinary, Monika. This little guy looks like an alien from outer space. : )
The colors are stunning and the exposure is perfect.
I love the POV showing the feathered antennae and the spotted front legs. Congratulations and TFS. : )

Wow, very unusual colours in this photo. The dark background is very effective.
Perfect focus on the head. Quite a good DOF considering the F/2.8.
Wonderful composition.
TFS!

Andy

Hi Monika,
That is an excellent macro shot. Very good exposure with the fill flash. Nice soft colors and sharp detail. Nice shot!
Scott

Hello Monika,

From the thumbnail, I took this to be a small dog with very large ears....

Not your usual however, and the red is very eye catching, so now I am going to have my eyes checked! :-)

I love this amazing image, and wonder at how you could find it in the middle of winter and capture it so beautifully in this great pose!

Superb details, colors, BG and perfect lighting.

Well done, thank you for sharing this macro moth with us!

Sometimes I want to have a bigger smiley or at least more points to give away. Excellent composition and great colors and detail. Beautiful shot. TFS

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 755 W: 31 N: 20] (5032)
  • [2006-02-25 2:27]

Cześć,
świetnie to wygląda jak jakiś stworek z bajki. Miałaś refleks. Przyłączam się do pochwał.
Pozdr. Al.

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1490 W: 72 N: 1427] (4744)
  • [2006-02-26 7:36]

What is this!? I have never seen such a strange looking moth before. Wonderful capture Monika and superb pose of the moth. Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

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  • Dave Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 525 W: 47 N: 674] (2173)
  • [2006-02-26 9:03]

A mystic appeal here Monika!
All the colors work together nicely!
Good work!
Thanks,
Dave

ps Looks like I'm fresh out of smileys for a change...;-( I'll try to catch you later with the well deserved points...

Amazing, simply amazing this little Yoda !

Witaj,

Fantastyczne ujęcie,
Bardzo mi się podoba!

TFS :-)
Norbert

Hi, Monika.
Wonderful creature! Like from other planet. Excellent POV and composition.

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  • zeca Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 373 W: 14 N: 538] (2881)
  • [2006-05-02 17:56]

Wow, Monika! What amazing creature! I've never seen before! Incredible sharp details and colours. Beautiful contrast to the BG!
Cheers, Monika!
Zeca

Czesc Monika,

Po dluzszej przerwie odwiedzam Twoja strone i kolejne zdjecia doprowadzaja mnie o zawrot glowy. Mysle, ze nie jeden profesjonalisra moze Ci tylko pozazdroscic talentu. Pozdr. Pawel

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