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Eyed Hawkmoth Caterpillar

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Posted by PhilH on August 17, 2008 at 1:43 PM
Eyed Hawkmoth Caterpillar
40D, 180/3.5, A-327 + BH1
ISO400, 1/25 @ f16
C1 v4 + resize & sharpen CS3

Hi,

(I guess one of us had to post one :biggrin:)

A pair of these caterpillars became stars at a recent 2 day event celebrating Kent Wildlife Trusts 50th anniversary, discovered by Tony on the first morning and subsequently the subjects of a series of workshops run over the weekend.

All the best and see some of you next week.... off to pack now.

Phil
Posted by Barrie Harwood on August 17, 2008 at 1:56 PM
Really lovely photograph Phil of one of my favourite British hawks
Posted by Matt Cole on August 17, 2008 at 3:31 PM
what a beauty, I've never had the pleasure of seeing one of these. The composition is very nice.

Matt
Posted by Fran French on August 17, 2008 at 3:52 PM
A cracking shot Phil!, it certainly was almost the highlight of the weekend :wink: Lovely detail in this, an image to be proud of.

Best wishes,

Fran :toast:
Posted by tony flashman on August 17, 2008 at 4:59 PM
They did pose well didnt they, and knowing what the background was like you have caught this one spot on. Enjoy your week and I hope Andrew manages to keep you under control!

Tony


:toast: :toast:
Posted by Ian Andrews on August 18, 2008 at 2:30 AM
almost the highlight of the weekend


:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Nicely done Phil! I never did manage to get a shot. :redface:

Ian :toast: :toast:
Posted by Guy Rogers on August 18, 2008 at 9:02 AM
Hello Phil

What a stunner. I dont see how this could get any better. I love the way the out of focus BG just works so well with the colours and sharpness of the caterpillar.

:wavey: :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by Nicholas Armitt on August 18, 2008 at 9:37 AM
I was wondering who would, well taken Phil. Mind you I wouldn't expect anything else from you. :toast: :biggrin: :toast:

Have a good week.

Nick
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on August 18, 2008 at 1:11 PM
Beauty Phil,

:toast: :toast: :wavey: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Magnus Hird on August 18, 2008 at 3:45 PM
So much to like about this Phil, great shot :smile:
Posted by Greg Hitchcock on August 18, 2008 at 4:47 PM
Very nice Phil, pity I couldn't make it at the weekend.

Greg
Posted by Alan Bryant on August 19, 2008 at 5:58 AM
Great image :toast:
Posted by Justin on August 20, 2008 at 3:17 PM
Hi Phil,

Works superbly. :toast: :toast: