Moth

[EdMac]

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.

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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

 

[mike mac]

Very nice detail so cool guess the marking are to imitate eyes so a predator doesn't know which way is the head

 

[Flew]

Now that is a pretty moth Ed. Exactly how big is this fellow?

 

[EdMac]

Eyes

Very nice detail so cool guess the marking are to imitate eyes so a predator doesn't know which way is the head

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.

 

[confused]

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.

 

[PJohnP]

Ed :

Nice catch. It's a Polyphemus Moth or Anthera Polyphemus.


John P.

 

[jczinn]

hey great shot Ed! I've found that the onboard flash really does work surprisingly well for macro. Interesting moth!

 

[EdMac]

Darker

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.

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.

 

[EdMac]

Polyphemius Moth

Ed :

Nice catch. It's a Polyphemus Moth or Anthera Polyphemus.


John P.

Hi John,

Thanks for the identification. I was hoping that someone would identify it.

 

[EdMac]

Onboard flash

hey great shot Ed! I've found that the onboard flash really does work surprisingly well for macro. Interesting moth!

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.

 

[Gale]

Beautiful moth Ed..
Great capture. Colorful guy isn't he. Well shot.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[greyflash]

Nice capture Ed. That is a fine looking moth.

 

[PEPPER PETE]

Very good shot Ed. Clean, clear, sharp, and colorful.
Pete

 

[EdMac]

Colorful

Beautiful moth Ed..
Great capture. Colorful guy isn't he. Well shot.

Thanks for sharing.

Hi Gale,
I am glad that you liked my moth. Thanks for your comments.

--Ed--

 

[EdMac]

Fine looking moth

Nice capture Ed. That is a 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.

 

[EdMac]

Clear

Very good shot Ed. Clean, clear, sharp, and colorful.
Pete

Hi pete,

Thanks for your comments.