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Oleander hawkmoth
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Oleander hawkmoth

by Fabio Giarrizzo

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted November 21, 2011297 views10 comments
A shot of a couple of oleander hawkmoths (Daphnis nerii, bred specimens), taken on early morning light- Cropped for composition, noise reduction, selective sharpening.
Nikon d300s Sigma 180mm; ISO 400; F6,3; 1/80; -0,67 EV; tripod
Best wishes, Fabio

Comments

10 comments
Comment posted by Mike Moats on November 21, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Very cool critters, I like that we see two different angles of the subjects.
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Comment posted by Margaret Summers on November 21, 2011 at 10:40 AM
Full view AND profile? Great job! I also like the slight angle of the stalk they are on.
Registered on May 24, 2011, 54 Posts, 99 Comments
Comment posted by Tonia Graves on November 21, 2011 at 11:45 AM
Fabio, how cool that you got both views in one shot! The background complements the moths nicely as well. Nice work!
Registered on October 29, 2011, 92 Posts, 1035 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on November 21, 2011 at 6:09 PM
Great complimentary perch & BG with both moths in sharp focus.
Nice even lighting & beautiful colors..I especially like the combination top & side views here Fabio.
Excellent :toast: :toast:
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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 21, 2011 at 8:31 PM
Love the complementary BG and the subjects, of course. Excellent image.
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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on November 21, 2011 at 10:03 PM
This is fantastic, Fabio! Wonderful comp, background, lighting, and details on the moths. Great capture to get two of these together.
Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments
Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on November 22, 2011 at 10:45 PM
Excellent capture Fabio! Not sure if they're exactly the same species, but we have moths very similar to this over here in Thailand, I love their wonderfully camouflaged appearance, looks like a pattern design the military or airforce would go for!
Registered on March 1, 2011, 154 Posts, 2083 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on November 24, 2011 at 2:33 AM
Simply wonderful and beautiful image. :toast:
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Comment posted by Monica Siri on November 27, 2011 at 2:18 PM
Stunning image, Fabio!! Subjects, colors, detail are superb. :toast: :wavey:
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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on November 28, 2011 at 4:26 PM
Way to cool, what a great close up of these moths, wonderful composition and colors, excellent.
Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments