Inspiring Photo: Mini Marvel #9948396

Mini Marvel

Uploaded: March 30, 2010

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~Clearwing Hummingbird Moth~

We don't have them often in our garden but when we do, they're just the most amazing little critters to watch! The smallest of the hummingbird moths, they are only 1.25 to 2 inches long. Nectar sippers, they're attracted to sweet scented flowers and if those flowers turn out to be white, all the better...white and scented, their favorite! They are extremely fast moving, sipping only seconds, thru their long feeding tube (similar to a hummingbird), at one flower before darting off to the next.

Photo taken last year in my perennial garden...

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/10000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 1250, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson March 30, 2010

They are fun to watch and photograph. Excellent composition, details and capture, Valarie. #1253527

Agnes Fegan March 30, 2010

Amazing capture of this speedy moth! #8496779

Jeff Robinson March 30, 2010

Fantastic capture Valarie! We usually do not see these at our home until the fall. Jeff #8496838

Maria A. Gonzalez March 30, 2010

You are so right about how fast this critters are,Val..Beautiful colors and excellent action shot with great details and composition..Well done.. #8496849

Linda D. Lester March 30, 2010

And hard to catch! Beautiful capture!!! #8496868

Robert R. Goodman March 30, 2010

Hi Valarie,that is a moth we don't see out here.Beautiful capture my friend.Stunning color and detail.That looks like a great spring day!!! #8496898

Monnie Ryan March 30, 2010

Didn't realize these moths come in small, medium and large -- I've only seen the huge ones. Wonderful action capture, Valarie! #8496969

Patricia Seidler March 30, 2010

Timing is everything. Great capture of this hummingbird moth Valarie. I never saw one before. Beautiful color and great dof too. #8496975

Gina Cormier March 30, 2010

Ok...i see another finalist in your future!! Outstanding composition, colors, clarity and presentation!!!!! Just magnificent!!!!! Ok fine....I love it!!! (faved) #8497141

Ron McEwan March 30, 2010

What a treasure for last year, thanks for sharing it with us Valarie it is gorgeous. #8497182

Carol Eade March 30, 2010

Beautifully captured and presented with those pink flowers, Valarie...I don't think we have those here in So. Florida, I've never seen one! #8497231

Jeana Clark March 30, 2010

This is awesome Val!!!
The softness and color is
beautiful!!!
What an excellent catch!!!!
~J~ #8497248

Jack Ryan March 30, 2010
Excellent timing with outstanding comp, color and clarity...great work as always. Way to go, Val. #8497253

Karen Bacon March 30, 2010
Beautiful image Valerie. I love how it looks so dreamy! #8497286

Stephen Mimms March 30, 2010
Beautiful capture, Val. #8497376

Dianna Murphy March 30, 2010
You captured him perfectly! Gorgeous image. Love the softness of the edges and the color is amazing! #8497497

Patrick Rouzes March 30, 2010
I actually learned about these hummingbird moths here on BP,Valerie!
Super beautiful tones & colors, detail, clarity,focus, dof, b/g & presentation here! Lovely work again indeed! WTG!
#8497570

Ann Coates March 30, 2010
So pretty and soft Valarie. Beautiful colours and excellent detail. #8498110

Carol L. Fowler March 30, 2010
Beautiful capture- I am always on the lookout for them. As they move so quickly, this is a WONDERFUL capture. #8498315

Debra R. Harder March 30, 2010
WOW, Valarie! This is incredible! Excellent lighting and exposure. SUPERB!! Deb #8498718

Courtenay Vanderbilt March 30, 2010
Awesome, Valarie! Hummingbird moths are so hard to capture! Fantastic! #8498736

Patti Coblentz March 30, 2010
We have a butterfly bush that for a short time is covered by these beautiful little hummingbird moths...this is such a lovely capture, Val!!
Patti #8498908

Kerry Hill March 30, 2010
Just beautiful Valarie, very pretty colours and fantastic details!! #8499062

Rony Sagy March 31, 2010
Fantastic capture, Valarie. #8499272

Hal Bambrick March 31, 2010
Excellent Capture AND Timing Val!!!!. #8500096

Carrie M. Groseclose March 31, 2010
WOW, Val. What an amazing capture and truly gorgeous image. Wonderful job! #8500632

Val Feldman March 31, 2010
Thank you, everyone, for stopping by and leaving such nice comments...as always, it's sure appreciated! ~Val #8500762

Ellen Hodges March 31, 2010
Outstanding and sooooo beautiful, Val! The colors and flowers and moth look so pretty in the light!! Wow!! #8501032

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna March 31, 2010
Beautiful capture, Val!!! :-) k #8501315

Melissa Olsen April 01, 2010
Not too much left to say...so I will just say BEAUTIFUL! #8502783

Val Feldman April 01, 2010
Thanks, everyone, for your comments on this tiny garden visitor...As always, I appreciate much! (Wish I could serve you all some cake and coffee for dropping in!) :) #8503141

Julie Burnett April 02, 2010
Gorgeous color and composition, Val. It has a dream like quality to it. Love the softness and delicate feel!! #8504851

Ann H. Belus April 02, 2010
Love this close-up, Valarie; great detail, clarity, and color! #8505498

Nancy J. Locke April 02, 2010
ENCHANTING!!!
Hugs, Nancy J Locke #8506092

Julianne Bradford April 02, 2010
Absolutely exquisite Valarie! So perfect! This should be the reference photo for this interesting species! #8506741

Val Feldman April 05, 2010
Thanks everyone for your comments - as always, they're much appreciated! ~Val #8511512

Laura E. Swan April 05, 2010
Cake and coffee? Did I hear Cake and Coffee?
:D
Beautiful image Valarie! I don't think I have seen a more beautiful mini marvel than this one! :)
Hope your Easter was wonderful.
-Laura #8513327

Tommy E. Burgess April 05, 2010
Perfect timing to get this outstanding macro Valarie!! Beautiful colors, and excellent detail, dof, and composition! #8513333

Marty Straub April 06, 2010
Wow, I've never seen one, Valarie. Great capture. If they're anything like their namsake, they must be almost impossible to freeze in the frame. Wonderful job here and it's cool how he "wraps" into the background. #8514730

Daniella Puente April 08, 2010
Precious flowers and photo Valarie :) #8520766

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