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Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas)


Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas)
Photo Information
Copyright: Jan Kooreman (kooreman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 156 W: 7 N: 128] (666)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-08-02
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 300D, Canon Macro 100mmUSM
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/60 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2004-08-22 9:08
Viewed: 1904
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
No butterfly but a moth this time. I learned at the butterfly garden at Empuriabrava that the main differences between moths and butterflies are 1) Moths have 2 comb-like sensors where butterflies have the long stretched sensors and 2) Moths fly at night whereas butterflies during the day.
This moth is the largest of them all (butterflies and moths together)according to the people at Empuriabrava. It is called an Atlas moth. One wing is the size of a hand.
This one was well hidden among the bushes having his daily sleep.

I did the following PP: little crop and rotate, levels and some USM.
Callie, gerhardt, carper, PDP, mogens-j, TAZ, RAP has marked this note useful
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Jan
Where is the earth he is supposed to carry? Those feathery attenae can smell Pheromones over a very long distance. Beautiful critter. I love these guys, wish I could see one.

I have seen a lunar moth once, but this moth... WOW! it is a lovely creature. The patterns and colours are outstanding. Lovely capture Jan. Now i am jealous. Nice note. Great work done here. Thanx. 10 Points

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2192 W: 124 N: 2599] (8406)
  • [2004-08-22 12:09]

Wauw Jan,
Wat een geweldige capture you did here,
Het lijkt wel een olieverf schildery die op een blad zit, echt geweldig mooi, Ik heb deze nog nooit gezien, echt geweldig, goede note.
erg goed Jan.

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  • japie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1814 W: 100 N: 1904] (5187)
  • [2004-08-22 14:51]

This guy must be hand-painted. Stunning shot. Your capture does this beauty justice. Thanks for posting

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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2951 W: 366 N: 3779] (11763)
  • [2004-08-22 14:53]

What a beautiful moth, very well taken. The colours are fantastic, shame there is not a bit more light on him. Good work Jan.

Wow, this is a real beauty Jan. Wonderful colours on this moth. Pity with the background - it would have been superb on a black or very blurred background. Well you cannot be a winner every time and the picture is still great.

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2385 W: 50 N: 3186] (10922)
  • [2004-08-23 4:31]

Les couleurs de cet insecte sont magnifiques ! Belle photo !

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  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2004-08-23 10:59]

Exótica y bella mariposa Jan.
Muy buena nitidez y colorido.
Tal vez la perspectiva no es la mejor para apreciarla en toda su magnificencia.
Atinado encuadre y PP.

Exotic and beautiful butterfly Jan.
Very good colorful and clearness.
Perhaps the perspective is not the best one to appreciate it in all its magnificence. Accurate frame and PP.

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