My name is Phil...

© Kristin Duff

My name is Phil...

Uploaded: December 17, 2012

Description

Actually a caterpillar of the 'Caligo Eurilochus' Butterfly. he is a straggler left behind from this years buttefly collection at the Calgary Zoo. He obviously didn't get the memo that everyone was leaving for the winter. nice to be back Phellos!

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/20 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS REBEL T3i

Comments

Kristin Duff December 17, 2012

Dale, I am looking forward to completing the requirements for the Dec. challenge this Wednesday when Cheryl and I go out for the day. So nice to have my time back! #1504060

Dale Hardin December 17, 2012

This is a super macro Kristin and great title and fill data. Love it. Welcome home. #10468569

Rita K. Connell level-classic December 18, 2012

I have to agree on this one Kistin this is an awesome macro shot of this little guy love the detail of his face....very cool

glad to have you back! #10469060

Jeff E Jensen December 18, 2012

Yup, I'm marking this as a favorite. Amazing! #10469094

Anthony L. Mancuso December 18, 2012

Perfect focus on the eye complimented by excellent DOF and composition...nice job Kristin... #10469934

Debbie E. Payne December 19, 2012

Very nice, Kristin. He must be awfully cold. What kind of macro equipment did you use on this A winner, for sure! Although, the thought of an EP or better, probably doesn't warm him up much #10470728

Peter W. Marks December 19, 2012

I like this image Kristin and I appreciate you sharing the back-story.
Nice work. #10471082

Kristin Duff December 19, 2012

@Debbie-hi there- this was shot with my 100mm macro lens .4sec (yes on a tripod Dale) f18 ISO200. #10471100

Elaine Hessler December 19, 2012

Beautiful job Kristin. I love every little hair you can see on him. He is a very interesting little bug! #10471315

Beth Spencer December 21, 2012

Glad to have you back!!! I think you did a great job! I bet we see this one again. #10474245

lisa anderson December 21, 2012

What wonderful detail! I don't think I've ever seen a caterpillar like him. #10474573

Teresa H. Hunt December 22, 2012

Great macro shot Kristin!! You've captured the detial on this little guy very well. :) #10475399

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