Bufftip moth.
They often rest like this during the day.
D7100
Sigma 50mm macro
25th sec @F5
13stacks in CZM
About full frame. Levels paint Shop pro
Left the twig bottom OOF to show off the wing tip more
Cheers
JohnR
Comments
7 comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 6, 2017 at 10:50 AM
Naw, I think this is just a broken off part of the branch... It's amazing how much the end of the moth facing the camera looks like an aged, broken twig. A fine display of mimicry with excellent details in the moth.
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Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on July 6, 2017 at 11:18 AM
Wow, isn't nature awesome??? You just have to love and appreciate little creatures like this, that just blend in with whatever they are near. This could have definitely fit into the weekly challenge this week. Excellent detail.
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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on July 6, 2017 at 9:20 PM
This guy did not fake you out John. A wonderful moth that fits in nicely with this week's challenge........................Jim
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Comment posted by Yun Gao on July 6, 2017 at 10:36 PM
John, amazing subject and camouflage! Excellent details and colors in the larger version. Good eye, nice presentation.
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Comment posted by John Robinson on July 7, 2017 at 7:55 AM
Thanks guys. Appreciated.
They are funny things to photograph. The middle bit of the wings is like covered in soft scalloppy scales and I always find that bit hard to get sharp. Its a kind of optical illusion.
Cheers
JohnR
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Comment posted by John Robinson on July 8, 2017 at 10:17 AM
Thanks again.
Question- how do you find out what the weekly challenge subject is ???
(Sorry to appear thick )
John
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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on July 8, 2017 at 8:14 PM
John, it certainly hides well as part of the plant. To get to the themes, go to Weekly Challenge gallery then near the top click gallery themes, moderators & information, then click view current and past themes.
Registered on July 21, 2004, 706 Posts, 3233 Comments
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7 commentsThey are funny things to photograph. The middle bit of the wings is like covered in soft scalloppy scales and I always find that bit hard to get sharp. Its a kind of optical illusion.
Cheers
JohnR
Question- how do you find out what the weekly challenge subject is ???
(Sorry to appear thick )
John