Macroglossum stellatarum-Lantana camara

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• jusninasirun (7662)
• [2008-02-28 19:34]
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Superb one my friend Ahmet. I have a few of this lantana around my house and they do attract insets. This is new to me, I mean the inset and you have provided good note with it. Excellent composition and may you have a wonderful day ahead.

Wasallam,
Jusni

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• demeve (5995)
• [2008-02-28 21:11]

Hello Ahmet,
Very beautiful presentation, the moth Hawk looks like
a hummingbird going for those flowers.. Beautiful composition
... Well done

Everton

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• Jamesp (16522)
• [2008-02-28 22:15]

Hi Ahmet

A great action shot here lovely colours and good frozen action.

I am really sorry that you did not get to see the Macaques (though they are not really European anymore - during WW2 numbers were low so Winston Churchill had some imported from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco to boost numbers, so there are no 'pure' ones left. It is also pretty awful up there (I thought - a real tourist trap). Anyway, I am sorry (and embarrassed) that you were not allowed over the border to see them (the UK is not a Shengen country).

James

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• JPlumb (2884)
• [2008-02-29 0:12]

Hi Ahmet, very nice shot of this Hummingbird Hawk-moth. Someday I'm going to have to see one of these for myself, I keep seeing shots here on TN. You've caught this guy in good light, giving you great depth of field, detail and colour on the moth and the front bunch of flowers that he is feeding from. Very nice stopped action.

Thanks, John

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• mariki (9467)
• [2008-02-29 0:24]

Hello Ahmet,

Very nice picture of this moth drinking nectar. Good POV and DOF. Sharpness is good too. Beautiful light and colours. I hope to be able to see them this summer. Last summer was too cold.
Cheers,
Mariki

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• gracious (13068)
• [2008-02-29 0:57]

Merhaba Dr.Ahmet,
Selam!!
beautifully captured on the Hawk-Moth approching onto the lantana flowers!
captured well with good exposure and focus in the shot!
many thanks for the informative notes once again especially on the lantana
warmest regards to you and family always
friend Tony

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• matatur (4472)
• [2008-02-29 1:43]

"Macroglossum" indeed! You've captured that loong proboscis perfectly Ahmet, its distal end disappearing within the nectarin of that lantana flower. A very nice and dynamic comp. my friend, all around contrasty colors are quite effective.
Cheers,
Mehmet

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• uleko (2789)
• [2008-02-29 2:37]

Hello Ahmet,
Very fine and well-timed capture of the Hummingbird Hawkmoth by the beautiful bright Lantana flowers. I love the scent of these flowers as many insects obviously do too! This is a fine composition with great details and lovely colours.
Many thanks, Ulla

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• carmia (2084)
• [2008-02-29 2:44]

What a nice
scene you captured,
Perfect focusing,exposure and colors. Regards. Carme.

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• Karin (2089)
• [2008-02-29 4:27]

Hi Ahmet,
The first time I saw this insect in Turkey I was puzzelt, wondering if I could believe my eyes, was it a small bird? It was so fast I couldn't make out. Excelent shot, with nice natural colors and light and good composition.
TFS

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• Mana (18518)
• [2008-02-29 6:45]

Hi Ahmet,
Wonderful action moment and you have freezed it perfectly. A fabulous effort. Lovely bright colours of the Lantana flowers and superb natural lighting illuminates the image beautifully. The Hawk-moth looks majestic in this classical pose. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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• joey (24727)
• [2008-02-29 7:32]

Wow! The Latana is a very Camara-friendly plant! (Excuse the poor humour!)
But even more impressive is that hovering Hummingbird Hawk-Moth!!
Great sharpness.
Very well composed and a great POV.
It takes immense skill to capture such a speedy insect in-flight to very well done for doing so!
Thanks,
Joe

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• Argus (34987)
• [2008-02-29 8:04]

Merhaba Ahmet,
Nice one of a Hummingbird Hawk-moth from your archives. Fine POV and composition with the colourful lantana flowers. The details of the moth are well shown with good sharpness considering that it is moving. Pity that we can only have lantana in the summer here!
Thanks for sharing this one,
Best wishes, Ivan

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• boreocypriensis (33873)
• [2008-02-29 9:33]

Hımmm hoca bu rengarenk karede önce bizim adam çiçekçiliğe mi başladı dedim:) kareyi tıklayınca güveyi farkettim. Elinme sağlık! Pek de gü

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• marcellr (3514)
• [2008-02-29 12:47]

Ciao Ahmet,
questa foto è una festa di colori!
Molto bella la composizione e l'inquadratura.
Ciao,
Marcello

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• aysem54 (86)
• [2008-02-29 13:48]

sanırım renkli çiçekler atmaca güvesinden daha çok dikkat çekmekte :)
oldukça canlı bir çalışma
ellerinize sağlık Ahmet hocam
saygılar

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• Alex99 (18533)
• [2008-03-01 9:15]

Hi Ahmet.
Wonderful colourful in-flight shot. I have not such nice picture of the insect despite some attempt to shoot it. Amazing colours and lighting as well as the timing and framing. My compliments and TFS.
Alexei.
P.S. I am very grateful to you for your nice and hearty comments.

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• haraprasan (17792)
• [2008-03-01 9:28]

Hi Ahmet,
A beautiful capture of this Hummingbird hawk moth. Excellent flying action capture with lovely details and a very good composition with fine timing. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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• arfer (0)
• [2008-03-01 18:43]

Hello Ahmet

Super shot.The colours are wonderful.
The moth is well captured showing excellent detail.
Well composed.The lighting is excellent.
Great job.
TFS

Rob BTWS

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• izler (504)
• [2008-03-07 8:41]

selam dostum
bu guzel lantana'larin neredeyse vazgecilmez elemanini oldukca iyi kadrajlamissin
kompozisyon, bakis acisi, zamanlama, renkler ve bilgi notu basarili bir calisma olmus
eline saglik
selamlar
izler