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Macroglossum stellatarum 4


Macroglossum stellatarum 4
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Copyright: Mircea Costina (mirceax) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 231 W: 56 N: 1354] (6247)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D50, Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Exposure: f/11, 1/600 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-08-15 7:53
Viewed: 736
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Hummingbird Hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) is a species of hawk moth with a long proboscis, and is capable of hovering in place, making an audible humming noise. These two features make it look remarkably like a hummingbird when it feeds on flowers. It flies during the day, especially in bright sunshine, but also at dusk (Herrera, 1992), dawn, and even in the rain, which is unusual for even diurnal hawkmoths (Pittaway, 1993). Its visual abilities have been much studied, and it has been shown to have a relatively good ability to learn colours (Kelber, 1996).
Source:wikipedia.org
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Nice action shot, Mircea!
TFS
Ralf

Beautiful contrast shot!
Good light and composition!
TFS. Tanya.

Hola Mircea,
genial captura, excelente bg y magníficos detalles.
Saludos:
J.L.

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2007-08-15 10:25]

Hi Mircea,
another great in-flight shot of this hummingbird hawkmoth.
Sharp with perfect detail.
Well done,
Joe

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2264 W: 10 N: 2633] (15577)
  • [2007-08-15 11:37]

Hola amigo,
sensacional captura,
bello pov y detalles hermosos,
genial trabajo,
saludos

Hi Mircea,superb capture,well done.TFS
Mich

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  • rdfoto Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 372 W: 0 N: 719] (3295)
  • [2007-08-15 13:34]

Bonjour Mircea
Excellente prise, cadrage, couleurs et netteté
Superbe, amicalement Robi

Hi Mircea, thanks.
Very good capture of this lovely Hummingbird Hawk Moth.
Love the movement in the wings and the contrast between the flower, moth and background.
Excellent composition, but the background has some color noise and the eye of the moth has an unnatural green color caused by the flash used.
Nevertheless a very nice image.
Thanks for sharing and the good note.
Best wishes,
Harry

Hi Mircea,
Splendid shot!
Excellent colors, sharpness and contrast.
Interesting capture of this exuberant moth.
Perfect composition!
My best regards!
José Roberto

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2007-09-06 16:28]

Bonjor Mircea, incroyable photo de cet insecte (?) superbe background foncé, belle netteté et jolie composition, bravo et merci !

Mario

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