Luna Silk Moth
Uploaded: July 31, 2007
f5.6, ISO 200, 1/250, Matthews, NC.
This is a resubmission of a previous image. I reworked the colors & the contrast a little.
This was the first time I'd ever seen one of these Moth's in person. This guy was about 4 inches across. He stopped in my front yard trying to stay dry in the rain & of course I was out in the rain shooting the flowers. :)
Dolly L. Davis July 31, 2007
This is a great capture, Michelle. The greens are great, the clarity, light. #702970R. M. Jenkins July 31, 2007
I love Luna moths and personally have only seen 3 in my life time. They are such stunning creatures and your lucky to have captured one :) They only live for 7 days since they have no mouth to eat. (FYI) :) #4582369Michelle R. Kovach July 31, 2007
Thank you Dolly & RM! Thanks for the info RM. :) #4582381Marcie A. Fowler July 31, 2007
Great detail in this hidden beauty. #4582401Amber Kennedy July 31, 2007
so dang awesome theres no words to describe it! #4582426Tonya R. Boles July 31, 2007
Wonderful shot.. #4582448Les Rhoades July 31, 2007
It looks like there are tiny smiling face people on the wings. You were quick on the shutter. #4582553Phil Stith July 31, 2007
A beautiful creature and an equally beautiful capture. How lucky you are to have spotted this one in a suitable place to photograph him.Shelly A. Van Camp July 31, 2007
Very Pretty macro and colors...I believe we have them here in Missouri, but I have not seen them yet. I would love to get a picture too! Well done! #4582665Dr Silly July 31, 2007
Love the green on green. :O)Michelle R. Kovach July 31, 2007
Thanks everyone! #4583754Nikki McDonald July 31, 2007
Oh, I love this one, Michelle. That arching leaf naturally framing him is terrific. Clarity, details, color--all stunning. Have you ever read Girl of the Limberlost or Freckles by Gene Stratton-Porter? Old, old--maybe your grandma or great-grandma will remember them. This made me think of these books I loved when I was a child--wonder if you can still find copies at a library . . . #4583814Michelle R. Kovach July 31, 2007
Thank you Nikki! No I have never read any of them but I bet they are wonderful. :)Candice C. Calhoun July 31, 2007
Beautiful photo of this very cool moth!ccc #4584312
Michelle R. Kovach July 31, 2007
Thank you Candice! #4584518Marie Fields August 01, 2007
Wow...fantastic capture, Michelle! I would so love to find one of these guys someday...very cool! #4587000Michelle R. Kovach August 01, 2007
Thank you Marie! #4587024Sherry Stricklin Boles August 01, 2007
Beautiful capture of this very beautiful creature! :) #4589265Michelle R. Kovach August 02, 2007
Thank you very much Sherry! #4590500Indrajit Hajra August 04, 2007
Magnificient capture Michelle. Gorgeous tones and a very well composed shot here. Kudos to you on this shot...Great going.. #4601035Michelle R. Kovach August 04, 2007
Thank you very much Indrajit! #4601447Datha Y. Thompson August 04, 2007
Gorgeous!! Love the greens!! :0) #4602366Michelle R. Kovach August 05, 2007
Thank you very much Datha! #4604951Susan Fox August 17, 2007
Love the line of that leave and how it draws you in through the photo. Great job! #4662902Michelle R. Kovach August 17, 2007
Thank you very kindly Susan! #4662957Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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