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Yellowing of the Sphinx
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Yellowing of the Sphinx

by Lucy VanSwearingen

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted September 25, 201496 views5 comments
This sphinx moth visited me a couple of weeks ago. I love these moths, because they always have a "surprise" color under their outer wings. Although, I didn't get this fellow to open his wings, his interesting face and the touch of yellow make him distinctive.

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5 comments
Comment posted by Balan Vinod on September 25, 2014 at 1:54 AM
I like the way its presented ...one would pass it off as a painting ..nice work

Balan Vinod
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Comment posted by scott lanz on September 25, 2014 at 7:32 AM
Yes, a very distinctive subject, and your side profile and low perspective brings out the details against the nice bg. Very good image of this fine subject.
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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on September 25, 2014 at 10:08 AM
Excellent detail in the moth. I like how the color in the bg matches some of the color on the moth.
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on September 27, 2014 at 7:22 PM
Lucy, this is a lovely look at this moth and your presentation works well also. Well done.
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on September 28, 2014 at 8:16 AM
Great details & complimentary/harmonious colors Lucy.
Well presented - Well done! :toast:
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