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Waiting for the sun

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted July 10, 2013994 views11 comments

This small insect was waiting for the sun...
We don't know the ID, so help is needed!

Thanks for comments and suggestions.

Larger version provided.

D&L

Canon 5DMIII, Sigma 150, Sigma 2X, 1/30sec, f/9.0, ISO100, tripod, natural light.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on July 10, 2013 at 7:07 PM

Pyropteron chrysidiformis, a sesiid moth that can be found in Italy. These are members of the clear-wing moth family (Sesiidae). A nice looking moth...............................Jim

Registered on January 17, 2004, 705 Posts, 3594 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on July 10, 2013 at 9:17 PM

I like the simplicity of the image, the comp, and the way the moth stands out from the nice, soft green bg. The pof is right on the money, too.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments

Comment posted by Balan Vinod on July 11, 2013 at 1:20 AM

D&L..I may not be able to help with the id. I love this composition, with the separation on the blades of grass. Beautifully composed.

Balan Vinod

Registered on March 20, 2006, 889 Posts, 2312 Comments

Comment posted by Ingrid Vekemans on July 11, 2013 at 2:33 PM

Well captured, sharp and in a good composition.
Grt, Ingrid.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on July 11, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Thank you very much for the comments.
And a particular thanks to Jim for the ID. Really appreciated!

D&L

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Comment posted by Roger Leekam on July 11, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Beautiful dreamy composition. The green has a smooth texture that is almost tactile. Artistic rather than Nature.

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Comment posted by Roberto Facchini on July 12, 2013 at 10:39 AM

Beautiful image. I like composition and colors.

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Comment posted by Sandra Hendrikse on July 13, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Beautiful and well composed image. Well done.

Registered on January 23, 2008, 48 Posts, 769 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 13, 2013 at 6:45 PM

Nice look at this brightly colored moth. I like the minimalist presentation here and how the moth really stands out against the green background. I could also see this as a vertical using the right half.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on July 16, 2013 at 10:28 PM

D&L

Lovely image. The moth certainly stands out in the image. Well done.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on July 23, 2013 at 10:20 PM

Hi D&L

What a fine minimalist composition

the excellent detail on the moth, and the delightful BG, makes this a wonderful presentation
Albert Darmo

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments