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Moth

Discussion in 'Birds' started by EdMac, Jun 20, 2005.

  1. EdMac

    EdMac

    1,591
    Feb 1, 2005
    Williamstown NJ
    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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    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
     
    EdMac, Jun 20, 2005
    #1
  2. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Very nice detail so cool guess the marking are to imitate eyes so a predator doesn't know which way is the head
     
    mike mac, Jun 20, 2005
    #2
  3. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Now that is a pretty moth Ed. Exactly how big is this fellow?
     
    Flew, Jun 20, 2005
    #3
  4. EdMac

    EdMac

    1,591
    Feb 1, 2005
    Williamstown NJ
    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.
     
    EdMac, Jun 20, 2005
    #4
  5. confused

    confused

    499
    May 4, 2005
    Western Washington
    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.
     
    confused, Jun 20, 2005
    #5
  6. PJohnP

    PJohnP

    4,084
    Feb 5, 2005
    Ed :

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


    John P.
     
    PJohnP, Jun 20, 2005
    #6
  7. jczinn

    jczinn

    1,196
    Jan 31, 2005
    Brooklyn, NY USA
    hey great shot Ed! I've found that the onboard flash really does work surprisingly well for macro. Interesting moth!
     
    jczinn, Jun 20, 2005
    #7
  8. EdMac

    EdMac

    1,591
    Feb 1, 2005
    Williamstown NJ
    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.
     
    EdMac, Jun 20, 2005
    #8
  9. EdMac

    EdMac

    1,591
    Feb 1, 2005
    Williamstown NJ
    Polyphemius Moth

    Hi John,

    Thanks for the identification. I was hoping that someone would identify it.
     
    EdMac, Jun 20, 2005
    #9
  10. EdMac

    EdMac

    1,591
    Feb 1, 2005
    Williamstown NJ
    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. :D 
     
    EdMac, Jun 20, 2005
    #10
  11. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    Beautiful moth Ed..
    Great capture. Colorful guy isn't he. Well shot.

    Thanks for sharing.
     
    Gale, Jun 21, 2005
    #11
  12. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    33,088
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Nice capture Ed. That is a fine looking moth.
     
    greyflash, Jun 21, 2005
    #12
  13. PEPPER PETE

    PEPPER PETE

    1,198
    May 1, 2005
    THOUSAND OAKS, CALIF.
    Very good shot Ed. Clean, clear, sharp, and colorful.
    Pete
     
    PEPPER PETE, Jun 21, 2005
    #13
  14. EdMac

    EdMac

    1,591
    Feb 1, 2005
    Williamstown NJ
    Colorful

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

    --Ed-- :D 
     
    EdMac, Jun 21, 2005
    #14
  15. EdMac

    EdMac

    1,591
    Feb 1, 2005
    Williamstown NJ
    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, Jun 21, 2005
    #15
  16. EdMac

    EdMac

    1,591
    Feb 1, 2005
    Williamstown NJ
    Clear

    Hi pete,

    Thanks for your comments.
     
    EdMac, Jun 21, 2005
    #16
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