A big, hairy, moth. Found it on our house, right by the front door. So I got out the N80, the Sigma 105mm macro, my SB-28, and my Bogen tripod. Shot on Reala.
12-21-2005, 05:44 PM
swmdrayfan
Re: This IS Wildlife
That's one big honkin' moth, baby. Great detail on the bottom shot.
12-22-2005, 06:18 AM
Speed
Re: This IS Wildlife
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Originally Posted by swmdrayfan
That's one big honkin' moth, baby. Great detail on the bottom shot.
Thank you!
I've been really pleased with the Sigma. It's a nice lens.
Have a Merry Christmas!
12-22-2005, 08:16 AM
jfelbab
Re: This IS Wildlife
Beartiful markings.
Earlier this year I stumbled across this Luna moth. It has a bout a 4-5" wingspan. Luna moths don't have a mouth. They emerge from the cocoon and live for about a week. They only fly at night so you can approach them quite easily during the day and they won't flee. I wish I had my macro when I shot this.
I love the bottom shot. Well done, though I still like the cat:p
Jared
12-22-2005, 12:46 PM
Speed
Re: This IS Wildlife
Quote:
Originally Posted by jfelbab
Beartiful markings.
Earlier this year I stumbled across this Luna moth. It has a bout a 4-5" wingspan. Luna moths don't have a mouth. They emerge from the cocoon and live for about a week. They only fly at night so you can approach them quite easily during the day and they won't flee. I wish I had my macro when I shot this.
Thanks for the comments.
That's a really colorful moth, the Luna.
What macro lens do you have?
12-22-2005, 12:49 PM
Speed
Well done, though I still like the cat:p
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Originally Posted by jar_e
Speed,
I love the bottom shot. Well done, though I still like the cat:p
Jared
Hehehe. I see the cat was a big hit with you.
Thanks for the comments Jared!
12-22-2005, 01:46 PM
jfelbab
Re: This IS Wildlife
Quote:
Originally Posted by Speed
Thanks for the comments.
That's a really colorful moth, the Luna.
What macro lens do you have?
Well that shot was done with an Olympus C50Zoom, a P&S which doesn't really have much of a macro ability. I recently bought a DiMAGE Z6 which has a SuperMacro.
Moths are really interesting. Like a buttefly, their colors and patterns are quite intricate and unique. Some, I'd have to call downright beautiful.