Decided to set the moth trap last night for a change.
Something I havn't done for nearly a year & a half.
Lots of Poplar Hawks as per usual along with Elephant and Eyed hawk Moths.
The Brindle should be on the wing August/September so its slightly early. No doubt there are some experts out there that may tell me different.
I am sure I will get picked up on this one as its not the norm for me as you might guess.
D2X + 90mm Tamron 2.8. SB800 flash on magic arm.Camera on Gitzo + Arca Swiss ball head.
1/80 @ f11.
ISO 320.
Tone Comp : less contrast.
Saturation Normal.
Ex Comp -0.7EV.
Flash -2.3 EV.
This is a Buff Arches moth (Habrosyne pyritoides) and a beautiful species they are too.
A fine shot with a nice perch and background.
A couple of things that would have made this even better IMHO would have been to have the perch at slightly more of an angle so it's running more from corner to corner. Secondly, the use of a small white or silver reflector would work well here, positioned just under the moth, so as to reflect some more light onto the moths face.
Good to see a moth on the forum and I reckon they're quite under-rated but hugely photogenic creatures.
Thanks for that Justin. Nigel just let me know re identification as well.
Did try a big piece of white card at one stage but if you could see me with the wind blowing + grappling with a magic arm you would fall about laughing I am sure.
Good one major.
Nice to see one's horizons being broadened !
I must admit its a long time since I had mine out too. You have encouraged me.
Cheers
JohnR
Like John I think you've piqued the old interest - mmmmmmm
Just looks a tad 'hot' behind the hackles or whatever they are called (that would be the evil artificial sun thing done that ) but it's nice to see a moth and many thanks for the inspiration - nice one
a nice looking moth and not a bad effort at all Major. As others have said, a bit of light coming from below would have helped and the flash seems to have blown some of the very reflective light parts of the moth (was the flash diffused?), but otherwise very nice.
Used a difuser Matt but I am no expert when it comes to these.
I sensed it would cause a problem at such short range so used the difuser and -2.3 EV as well. Strangely had no blinking highlights in camera so perhaps it happened within my processing. The wind didnt help either. Not me but the elements.
Nits mentioned, certainly nice to see.. managed a Buff Tip at the weekend..which I will post later in the week, had similar problems till I moved it where there was no wind and very little light, meant a long exposure but the highlights held well....
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8 repliesSomething I havn't done for nearly a year & a half.
Lots of Poplar Hawks as per usual along with Elephant and Eyed hawk Moths.
The Brindle should be on the wing August/September so its slightly early. No doubt there are some experts out there that may tell me different.
I am sure I will get picked up on this one as its not the norm for me as you might guess.
D2X + 90mm Tamron 2.8. SB800 flash on magic arm.Camera on Gitzo + Arca Swiss ball head.
1/80 @ f11.
ISO 320.
Tone Comp : less contrast.
Saturation Normal.
Ex Comp -0.7EV.
Flash -2.3 EV.
Major
This is a Buff Arches moth (Habrosyne pyritoides) and a beautiful species they are too.
A fine shot with a nice perch and background.
A couple of things that would have made this even better IMHO would have been to have the perch at slightly more of an angle so it's running more from corner to corner. Secondly, the use of a small white or silver reflector would work well here, positioned just under the moth, so as to reflect some more light onto the moths face.
Good to see a moth on the forum and I reckon they're quite under-rated but hugely photogenic creatures.
Did try a big piece of white card at one stage but if you could see me with the wind blowing + grappling with a magic arm you would fall about laughing I am sure.
Major.
Hi Major,
Lovely shot of this beautiful moth , the wing patterns are superb , like the BG as well.
Andy...
Nice to see one's horizons being broadened !
I must admit its a long time since I had mine out too. You have encouraged me.
Cheers
JohnR
Like John I think you've piqued the old interest - mmmmmmm
Just looks a tad 'hot' behind the hackles or whatever they are called (that would be the evil artificial sun thing done that
Matt
I sensed it would cause a problem at such short range so used the difuser and -2.3 EV as well. Strangely had no blinking highlights in camera so perhaps it happened within my processing. The wind didnt help either. Not me but the elements.
Major.