This Moth was at my deck this morning. I shot it with my 28-105 Nikon Zoom in macro mode. I used the onboard flash of the D100. I had the onboard strobe set to -.77. Comments welcome as always. {} Here is the EXIF. Make : NIKON CORPORATION Model : NIKON D100 Software : Ver.2.00 DateTime : 2005:06:20 11:15:05 ExposureTime : 1/60Sec FNumber : F4.2 ExposureProgram : Program Normal DateTimeOriginal : 2005:06:20 11:15:05 DateTimeDigitized : 2005:06:20 11:15:05 ExposureBiasValue : EV0.0 MaxApertureValue : F4.1 MeteringMode : Spot LightSource : Unidentified Flash : Strobe return light detected FocalLength : 52.00(mm) WhiteBalance : Auto FocalLength(35mm) : 78(mm) SceneCaptureType : Standard ISO Setting : 200 Quality : RAW WhiteBalance : AUTO FocusMode : AF-S Lens information : 28.0-105.0(mm) F3.5-F4.5 FocusArea : DynamicAF (left) ColorSpace : MODE2
Very nice detail so cool guess the marking are to imitate eyes so a predator doesn't know which way is the head
Eyes Hi Mike, I am not sure. I do know that when it folded it's wings on the ground it looked like a leaf. Maybe someone here knows about Moths.
Is it just me or does the moth appear to be darker on the left side? That is an outstanding image! I really love the yellow and the blue together towards the back.
hey great shot Ed! I've found that the onboard flash really does work surprisingly well for macro. Interesting moth!
Darker Hi Elliot, Thanks for your comments. The ambient lighting probably had something to do with the color. The wings were not flat, when I took the picture.
Polyphemius Moth Hi John, Thanks for the identification. I was hoping that someone would identify it.
Onboard flash Hi Janet, Thanks for your comments. That little flash really comes in handy. I had it dialed back by -.7, and it did the job.
Fine looking moth Hi Gordon, I have to thank my wife for spotting it. It amazes me that so many creatures cross our paths. Thanks for your comments.
