Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Uploaded: August 07, 2011
I was originally surprised to find out that this was a moth.
:-)
Old Tavern Park
Lisle - Illinois - USA
Comments welcome and appreciated!
Exif: F Number: 25, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Joannie Bertucci August 07, 2011
Absolutely stunning macro work Mike! I love the moths coat of many colors! Your exposure, details, colors and contrasts are perfection! #1399202Michael Umbreit August 07, 2011
Joannie - Thank You!! - Mike #9587844Bob Cournoyer August 07, 2011
Wow Wow! Such detail and light..:-) #9587864Jeff Robinson August 07, 2011
Wow Mike - Outstanding! #9587871Melissa Olsen August 07, 2011
Fabulous macro. Who knew a bug could be so beautiful! #9587980Michelle Alton August 07, 2011
Looks more like a beetle, but it's even more like a mosaic tile. Gorgeous capture, Mike. #9588210Richard B. Hallick August 08, 2011
Fabulous macro work. The colors and details are stunning. #9590953Michael Umbreit August 08, 2011
Thanks! I would love to get a shot of this bug taking off. It just doesn't look like it should fly. :-) Mike #9591256Chris Budny April 11, 2012
One of my first-ever insect macros, years ago, was one of these eye-catching insects... Beautiful capture, Mike! #10086410Michael Umbreit May 03, 2012
Thanks Chris! #10121688Joy Rector May 05, 2012
excellent shot, love the color #10123988Michael Umbreit May 08, 2012
Joy - Thanks! - Mike #10128950Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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