Back to Nature

© Anita Hogue

Back to Nature

Uploaded: July 23, 2009 12:01:23

Description

~Reconnect with Nature~
Wild Milkweed flower and a sphinx moth sometimes called a Hummingbird Moth captured on our farm in Tennessee.
From what I read the first flights of the Sphinx Month their wings have a touch of red then they become clear. So lucky me I got that touch of red. The smell of the milkweed is heavenly!
Category: monthly theme of Reconnect

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Val Feldman level-classic July 23, 2009 0

Hooray, I get to be first to comment on this most fantastic capture! Gorgeous, Anita - the only word for it! Not an easy capture, these hummingbird moths but you nailed him perfectly in perfect, colorful surroundings! Well done.....! #1158138

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict July 23, 2009 0

This is a lovely capture, awesome clarity and timing, Anita.

Dominick #7773596

Amy M. Wilson July 23, 2009 0

Beautiful capture, great colors, timing, details and clarity, Anita! #7773679

Debra K. Johnson July 23, 2009 0

OMGosh...this is FANTASTIC! Fabulous colors & detail. Love this. #7773720

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 23, 2009 0

You really nailed this one Anita - Great comp, detail and capture of the moment! Jeff #7773737

Michelle Alton July 23, 2009 0

A perfect, and perfectly WONDERFUL capture, Anita. #7773872

Max Aureli July 23, 2009 0

What a shot and timing!!! Fantastic the clarity with beautiful light and tones, Anita!!!

Thank you for your sweet comments on my gallery!! :-)))) #7773890

Mary L. Graham July 23, 2009 0

Wow this is Beautiful!! Love Details!! =) #7773904

Cathy Barrows July 23, 2009 0

wow...this is super fantastic #7774044

Julianna J. Collett July 23, 2009 0

This is stunning Anita! #7774110

Sam Britt July 23, 2009 0

Fantastic!! #7774503

Melissa Olsen July 23, 2009 0

I remember the first time I ever saw a hummingbird moth...I screamed and ran from it as fast as I could...I thought that thing would sting me. Now I know better...LOL
Fabulous capture! #7774517

Janet Daniel July 23, 2009 0

Exceptional capture with beautifully colored flowers & perfect timing, Anita! #7774896

Mike Clime July 23, 2009 0

Really wonderful capture and comp! Never have seen a moth like that one. #7775144

Anita Hogue July 23, 2009 0

Thank you all so much!

Anita #7775273

Kathy Cline July 23, 2009 0

Hi Anita This is just amazing!! I just keep staring at it.
I hope it wins something. I want to also congratulate you on all your finalist as they were incredible. Your so talented!! GOD BLESS #7775869

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 24, 2009 0

WOW, Anita, incredible colors, details, DOF and composition!!! :-) ♫ k #7776288

Joy Rector July 24, 2009 0

excellent capture #7777338

ROLAN NARMAN July 24, 2009 0

Fantastic colors, composition, clarity and details Anita! Great image for the MT! #7777808

Tiia Vissak July 24, 2009 0

a cool MT image! #7778118

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic July 24, 2009 0

Super capture of a hummingbird moth! They are so fast!! #7778643

Renata Gusciora July 26, 2009 0

Breathtaking,Anita!Awesome color,clarity,details!Perfect!Love it!:-) #7783364

Kathleen Rinker July 27, 2009 0

Stunning image Anita, I have never seen a hummingbird moth, excellent image!! #7785954

Dianna Murphy July 27, 2009 0

Beautifully captured Kathy. #7786803

Ron McEwan August 17, 2009 0

WTG Anita, congratulations on your silver. #7857999

Amy M. Wilson August 17, 2009 0

Beautiful Finalist...congratulations, Anita! #7858099

Max Aureli August 17, 2009 0

Congratulations my friend for this fantastic Finalist!!!!! :-))) #7858180

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 17, 2009 0

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your well deserving FINALIST. 8o) #7858202

Janet Daniel August 17, 2009 0

Congratulations on your spectacular finalist, Anita! #7858358

ROLAN NARMAN August 18, 2009 0

Huge Congrats on this gorgeous finalist Anita! #7858778

Val Feldman level-classic August 18, 2009 0

Beautiful then, even prettier now with that Finalist badge, Anita! Hope it goes all the way!! Val #7858831

Michael G. Marshall August 18, 2009 0

Beautiful finalist, Anita! Congratulations! Michael #7859281

Evy Johansen level-classic August 18, 2009 0

Huge congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Anita! #7859901

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 18, 2009 0

huge congratulations on your SPECTACULAR finalist!!! #7860768

Jessica Jenney August 18, 2009 0

Congratulations, Anita on your gorgeous finalist! #7861610

Anita Hogue August 18, 2009 0

Thank you all so much!

Anita #7861716

Linda D. Lester level-classic August 18, 2009 0

Excellent capture!!!Congratulations! #7861850

Bojan Bencic level-classic August 18, 2009 0

Congratulations on your finalist, Anita. Fantastic photo. #7861918

Eugenio Diaz August 18, 2009 0

Congratulations on this gorgeous Finalist, Anita! #7862421

Cathy Barrows August 18, 2009 0

Congrats on your finalist #7862475

Mitch Spence level-classic August 18, 2009 0

These are wonderful creatures to watch, and this is a terrific capture and finalist, Anita. #7862925

Jeana Clark August 18, 2009 0


Awesome Anita!!!!!
Fabulous Finalist!!!
Much Deserved Congratulations
are in order!!!

~J~ #7863196

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 18, 2009 0

Amazing stop action, an impressive finalist Anita! Congratulations again! #7863284

Nadya Johnson August 18, 2009 0

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Anita! #7863389

Colleen Farrell August 18, 2009 0

Gorgeous, Anita! Big congrats on your finalist! #7863918

Debra K. Johnson August 18, 2009 0

Congratulations Anita! #7864063

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 19, 2009 0

Congrats Anita on your Finalist!! Jeff #7864969

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 19, 2009 0

CONGRATULATIONS.....!!! #7865741

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 19, 2009 0

CONGRATULATIONS on this amazing finalist, Anita!!! WTG!!! #7868396

Laurie Daily level-deluxe August 22, 2009 0

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Anita! #7877252

Phyllis H. Burchett August 23, 2009 0

This is an awesome capture, I love all the detail in the milkweed too. congrats on your finalist! #7880111

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