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Hawkmoth caterpillar
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Hawkmoth caterpillar

by Fabio Giarrizzo

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted June 8, 2012257 views10 comments
A shot of a privet hawkmoth caterpillar (Sphynx ligustri) after breakfast on a privet stem- Cropped for composition, selective sharpening.
Nikon d300s Sigma 180mm; ISO 400; F10; 1/100; -0,33 EV; tripod
Many thanks for looking, Fabio

Comments

10 comments
Comment posted by David Schwaegler on June 8, 2012 at 4:29 PM
Excellent! Love the pink feet.
Registered on December 4, 2003, 232 Posts, 1652 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 8, 2012 at 5:36 PM
Love the harmony of colors, nicely composed Fabio.
Excellent POV & detail..This cat sure went out of its way to model for ya with a great pose too :wink:
Well done & have a great weekend! :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Hali Sowle on June 8, 2012 at 5:51 PM
Fantastic, love the way it reared up for you to get an unusual pose. Great colors and detail, especially those pink and white stripes and those pink feet!
Registered on January 9, 2008, 36 Posts, 582 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on June 8, 2012 at 9:09 PM
What a striking subject and pose! Outstanding. Superb detail and gorgeous color, too. Love this one, Fabio. :toast:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on June 9, 2012 at 4:05 AM

I always marvel at the images you produce, Fabio. And this is another top drawer image if you ask me.

Beautifully photographed and technically excellent :toast:

Andy... :wavey:
Registered on September 24, 2006, 123 Posts, 1254 Comments
Comment posted by Ellen deBoer on June 9, 2012 at 7:33 AM
Absolutely lovely image, Fabio! I love the green on green and the details of the cat are amazing. :toast:
Registered on March 16, 2006, 419 Posts, 2076 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on June 9, 2012 at 9:49 AM
Hi Fabio :wavey: You raised the bar again :eek: Your shots always have exceptional subjects, color, detail, and light. now we include artistic capture of pose :toast: :toast:
Albert Darmo
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Chris Grabski on June 9, 2012 at 10:28 AM
Another excellent shot. It's a pleasure to look at your work. Thank you for your sharing. :smile:
Registered on April 29, 2011, 122 Posts, 431 Comments
Comment posted by Tonia Graves on June 10, 2012 at 5:22 PM
Wonderful work again Fabio! I like the fact the caterpillar's body seems to mimick the opposite side of the plant. This is really a sweet image! :toast:
Registered on October 29, 2011, 92 Posts, 1035 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on June 15, 2012 at 9:26 PM
Fabio:
Fabulous pose! Love the coloring especially the pink feet. Great capture :toast:
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments