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Luna Silk Moth

© Michelle R. Kovach

Luna Silk Moth

Uploaded: July 31, 2007

Description

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. :)

Comments

Dolly L. Davis July 31, 2007

This is a great capture, Michelle. The greens are great, the clarity, light. #702970

R. 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) :) #4582369

Michelle R. Kovach July 31, 2007

Thank you Dolly & RM! Thanks for the info RM. :) #4582381

Marcie A. Fowler July 31, 2007

Great detail in this hidden beauty. #4582401

Amber Kennedy July 31, 2007

so dang awesome theres no words to describe it! #4582426

Tonya R. Boles July 31, 2007

Wonderful shot.. #4582448

Les Rhoades level-classic July 31, 2007

It looks like there are tiny smiling face people on the wings. You were quick on the shutter. #4582553

Phil 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.
Great job!!! #4582556

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic 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! #4582665

Dr Silly level-classic July 31, 2007

Love the green on green. :O)
#4583271

Michelle R. Kovach July 31, 2007

Thanks everyone! #4583754

Nikki McDonald level-classic 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 . . . #4583814

Michelle R. Kovach July 31, 2007

Thank you Nikki! No I have never read any of them but I bet they are wonderful. :)
I'll have to check it out! #4583822

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe July 31, 2007

Beautiful photo of this very cool moth!

ccc #4584312

Michelle R. Kovach July 31, 2007

Thank you Candice! #4584518

Marie Fields August 01, 2007

Wow...fantastic capture, Michelle! I would so love to find one of these guys someday...very cool! #4587000

Michelle R. Kovach August 01, 2007

Thank you Marie! #4587024

Sherry Stricklin Boles level-classic August 01, 2007

Beautiful capture of this very beautiful creature! :) #4589265

Michelle R. Kovach August 02, 2007

Thank you very much Sherry! #4590500

Indrajit Hajra August 04, 2007

Magnificient capture Michelle. Gorgeous tones and a very well composed shot here. Kudos to you on this shot...Great going.. #4601035

Michelle R. Kovach August 04, 2007

Thank you very much Indrajit! #4601447

Datha Y. Thompson August 04, 2007

Gorgeous!! Love the greens!! :0) #4602366

Michelle R. Kovach August 05, 2007

Thank you very much Datha! #4604951

Susan Fox August 17, 2007

Love the line of that leave and how it draws you in through the photo. Great job! #4662902

Michelle R. Kovach August 17, 2007

Thank you very kindly Susan! #4662957

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