Big Poplar Sphinx

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• trinko (4310)
• [2007-05-26 13:38]

based on the size of the nail that is a big moth. i'd lighten the image a bit but a nice capture

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• ramthakur (25076)
• [2007-05-26 13:52]

Good to see two moths within the single frame. Sky.
The one with its wings spread open exhibits its salient features well through this well controlled shot.
An expert should be able to ID it for you.
Best regards.

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• claudine (9875)
• [2007-05-26 13:58]

It looks very big indeed Sky. I can't help with ID but I know that this is a very nice capture, sharp and well exposed. I think that those insects look good :-) Thanks,
Claudine

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• Mana (16346)
• [2007-05-26 14:23]

Hi Sky,
Splendid shot of these moths. Natural earth colours and immaculate sharpness. Very interesting looking wings and the sheen on them looks glorious. Perfect natural lighting and POV. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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• Bratman (740)
• [2007-05-26 15:06]

Always difficult in bright sunlight but exposure is spot on on the subject. Like the fact that there's 2 with differing profiles...kinda like you see them illustrated in books. Best, Brat.

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• nglen (20998)
• [2007-05-26 15:12]

Hi Sky.Not sure what it is but it looks big. great shot. great detail ,looks like paper. with sharp focus. a nice POV. and colour. well done TFS.
Nick..

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• joey (19849)
• [2007-05-26 15:32]

Hi Sky,
this is a Poplar Hawkmoth!
A great find.
Very sharp and detailed.
Well done,
Joey

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• dew77 (13069)
• [2007-05-26 15:51]

Hello Sky,
Very nice capture.I liked POV,details,lighting and exposure a lot.
TFS..:-)

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• Juyona (13275)
• [2007-05-26 19:11]

Hola Sky,
excelente disparo,
original tonos y colores de estos insectos,
agradable macro 2x1.buen pov
saludos

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• Adanac (13964)
• [2007-05-26 21:05]

Hello Sky,
Wonderful morning light gives this excellent capture such warmth, you caught great detail and nice colors.
Rick

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• arfer (0)
• [2007-05-26 22:43]

Hello Sky

The textures and colours of this photo are really good.Everything seems to blend so well.The moth shows well it is some type of hawk moth.Very good focus and POV.TFS

Rob

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• pablominto (15476)
• [2007-05-27 3:09]

Hello Sky,
Great details and fine textures!
I like the framing, and this little fellow shows us how good it is to sit in the morning sun, getting warmth back in the body after the chilly night...
A fine pictorial documentary!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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• nainnain (6249)
• [2007-05-27 3:25]

hello
tres joli ce papillon, bien détaillé, et malgré que les tons sont les memes cela ressort bien quand même bon travail
félicitations
edith

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• uleko (23564)
• [2007-05-27 9:45]

Hello Sky,
I adore these large Hawkmoths which are not easy to see! Excellent capture of this one looking well camouflaged on a wooden fence. Excellent sharpness showing its velvety pattern and beautiful natural colours.
Many thanks, Ulla

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• jaycee (14987)
• [2007-05-27 10:36]

Hi Sky,

Wonderful shot of the two moths. I love the large one with the spread wings. They seem unusual looking - the details are really good. The natural colors are wonderful and really work!

Jane

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• jmp (8400)
• [2007-05-27 14:46]

Hi Sky,
Very nice moth for its colours, shape and drawing. The board is a good background for it, quite original and suits very well colours.
Best regards, José M.

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• Dando (3052)
• [2007-05-27 16:22]

Hi Sky, great close-up of this fellow. Nice details and well seen. TFS.
Dean.

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• JORAPAVI (10077)
• [2007-05-28 5:42]

Hola Sky,
Excelente toma de estos visitantes que tienes en tu jardín. El color muy natural, con gran nitidez y detalle. Saludos
José Ramón

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• Alex99 (14629)
• [2007-05-28 7:24]

Hi Sky.
How well your moth harmonizes with wood fence. Great lighting, nice rich colours and perfect sharpness of the image. You managed to reflect all beauty of this insect greatly. Bravo and TFS.
Alexei.

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• janhendrik (2384)
• [2007-05-28 8:18]

Hi Sky,

Very good lighting and POV. I like it. Well done.

Jan-Hendrik

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• wishnugaruda (13860)
• [2007-05-28 9:48]

Wow, Sky, da hattest Du aber einen imposanten Besucher. So einen schönen Schwärmer konnte ich noch nie finden, die Flügel sehen aus wie Samt. Auch der kleiner Besucher ist interessant, wenn man ihn auch erst auf den zweiten Blick erkennen kann.
Danke und liebe Grüße
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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• mikou (5265)
• [2007-05-28 14:25]

Hi Sky.
Beautiful picture with two moths.Main moth is capture with pretty pose and with very good details.Well exposed and focused with fine natural colors.I like shadow on wood too.Well done.
TFS,with greeting Milos.

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• glazzaro (4497)
• [2007-05-28 23:42]

That surely is a big moth, well caught, nice work.

Greg

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• dkaved (1968)
• [2007-05-29 11:20]

Hi Sky,
Nice how you have caught them on such a complimentary background. So many different shades of brown in a single image.The detail and sharpness is very good and the warm light has made it look very natural.TFS and take care.
Regards, David

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• Argus (23373)
• [2007-05-30 12:57]

Hello Sky,
Excellent sharp capture of a species of Sphinx moth, probably the Poplar Sphinx, or closely related. It was presumably attracted to light during the night.
The second one looks like a caddis fly, but it's hard to tell.
TFS and best wishes, Ivan

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• izler (7898)
• [2007-05-30 16:34]

merhaba sky
wonderful close-up working on this different and interesting moth
sorry i have no idea about its certain ID
composition, point of view, depth of field, lighting, colours, focus, sharpness, details and framing are great
thanks for sharing
regards
izler

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• jcoowanitwong (11461)
• [2007-05-30 22:25]

Hello Sky,
This is a beautiful hawk moth that you captured. Markings on wings are clearly recorded. This one may be a noctural moth so morning is a good time to catch these moths as I did once recently. Very nice picture and tfs.
JC

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• peter_stoeckl (9369)
• [2007-06-03 14:54]

Hallo Sky,
eine sehr eindrucksvolle Begegnung mit diesem großen Schwärmer - und einer Köcherfliege. Dein Garten steckt voller Leben. Mir gefällt die streng ausgerichtete Komposition, und die sachlich klare Wiedergabe. Die scharfen Schlagschatten sorgen für erstaunliche Plastizität.
Bei nordamerikanischen Schwärmern bin ich leider absolut nicht sattelfest. Nahe verwandt ist Dein Schwärmer auf jeden Fall mit den paläarktischen Pappelschwärmern "Laothoe".
Mit Dank und besten Grüßen,
Peter

P.S.: ID may be "Pachysphinx modesta (Harris, 1839)", Big Poplar Sphinx.

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• hester (10944)
• [2007-06-04 14:00]

Nice looking moths Sky. I didn't spot the second one to begin with. Nice sharp shot with a good POV

TFS

Karan

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• AnimalExplorer (8322)
• [2007-06-04 14:07]

Hello Sky,
The background is well suited for this moth, it's as though the moth is made of wood. the exposure is just right that displays nice colors and details in this wonderful capture. :)

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• valy67 (5276)
• [2007-09-18 2:12]

Hello Sky !
This is a beautiul moth, and it looks huge on your picture ! I also like the texture of his wings, he looks so soft and silky ! Excellent sharpness and details, beautiful warm colors, wonderful composition and POV, and it's also nice to have a 2nd moth n the picture. Very well done !
Valerie.

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• Christopher_PL (2381)
• [2008-03-19 3:20]

Hello again,
Very attractive Sphinx this time ;-)
Perfect colours and sharpness. Very good DOF. TFS

Chris