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Christmas Moth!


Christmas Moth!
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Copyright: Joe Kellard (joey) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1996 W: 245 N: 6508] (23200)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-29
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon Powershot S3 IS, Digital ISO-80
Exposure: f/2.7, 1/160 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-12-25 1:58
Viewed: 477
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is a Pale Prominent. I found it way back in August in my moth-trap.

Merry Christmas! I hope you all have a great day!


Pale Prominent Pterostoma palpina

Wingspan 35-55 mm.

A distinctive moth when at rest, though well camouflaged, it has long labial palps and tufts on the tail segment, creating an elongated appearance.

Occurring throughout much of Britain, it is most common in the south.

It flies in May and June, and in the south, again in August.

The larval foodplants are poplar (Populus), and sallow (Salix).

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1036 W: 290 N: 3483] (11590)
  • [2007-12-25 2:02]

Hello Joe,
pretty good capture of this bizarre palpina.
The palpi and the hair-style are well shown.
Interesting to see here clearly that the dark band of the forewing colour pattern continues on the back 'hairs'.
Have a nice Christmas day and best wishes,
Peter

Ciao Joe,
veramente bella e interessante questa falena.
Sei riuscito, con questa splendida foto, a mettere in evidenza tutte le caratteristiche di questa specie, in particolare i ciuffi di peli sul dorso.
Buon Natale,
Marcello

Ciao Joe, great Christmas Moth with splendid sharpness and good colors, excellent details very well done, ciao Silvio
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2225 W: 10 N: 6271] (23562)
  • [2007-12-25 3:06]

Hi Joe. Happy Christmas. What a good picture of the moth. fine detail and natural colours. well done TFS.
Have a good day.

Nick..

Hello Joe,
Distinctive hairy moth. Well lighted with all details are clearly seen. Beautiful composition. Very well done and tfs.
JC

Hi Joe,
so many hairs, I love this shot - very well done. Merry Christmas to you and all the best for 2008.
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Very nice colours here..The perch does have a seasonal flavour to it. Well focused close in eh? Nice dark background as well...Happy Merry Joy Joy etc..
Bob

hello Joe
great sharpness and fine details
of this moth.......
Best wish for a Great Christmas
and Fantastic 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

best sERGIO

Hello Joe,
another perfect close up portrait of Moth!
Excellent exposure and focus with total sharpness, vivid colour and so much details
the darker bg makes the subject so outstanding!
very well done indeed
my compliment
Tony

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2447 W: 63 N: 4087] (13166)
  • [2007-12-25 13:05]

Hi Joe,
This little moth stands out very well against the dark bacground. Good details, colors and contrast. TFS
Greetings and a Merry Christmas
Selen

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2133 W: 6 N: 2152] (13785)
  • [2007-12-25 14:51]

Hola Joe,
preciosa macro, pov magnífico y textura, buenos detalles,
saludos.
Feliz año nuevo.

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1135 W: 6 N: 3148] (11634)
  • [2007-12-25 15:13]

Thanks for this unusual Christmas card,very lovely pic,thanks for share,Luciano

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-12-25 20:34]

Hello Joe

I think you have paired the fuzzy moth well with the fuzzy flower bud.
The lighting is wonderful with excellent contrast.
You have spot on focus with sharp details.
Lovely natural colours.
TFS

Rob

Realmente impresionante Joe. Y la luz ... fantástica. Buen enfoque y profundidad con un precioso fondo. Excelente trabajo !!
Saludos: J. Ignasi

Ah, my first introduction to the Christmas Moth! How cute !:)

Lovely composition - unusual and I like that! ;)

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1431 W: 128 N: 5269] (23315)
  • [2007-12-26 5:54]

Hello Joe, great macro ! Very fine details, fantastic background and very good exposure, thanks !

Mario

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2682 W: 173 N: 8296] (26141)
  • [2007-12-26 5:56]

Hello Joe,
What a splendid capture of this Hairy Moth! Excellent sharpness and fine colours. It looks great against the dark background.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

Genial presentación Joe.
Buen bg y axcelente DoF.
Un saludo y mis felicitaciones para tí y los tuyos en estas fechas tan señaladas, JL.

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1166 W: 1 N: 4780] (15954)
  • [2007-12-27 19:25]

Hello Joe,
Splendid image with great details and colors. I need to ask what a moth trap is Joe.
Rick

Hi Joe,
Thanks for the wishes. A beautiful moth on an equally beautiful bud. Well composed and great details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hello Joe,
very nice capture of this small moth. I like also not typical scene and good light. Thanks

Chris

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