Buff Tip Head shot.

Buff Tip Moth.
I like the owl like eyes on this shot.
D200 Sigma 55 mm +no 4 close up .
Ringflash.
F18
Cheers
JohnR

I have to admit John, that if you had not told me what I was looking at I wouldn't have had a clue - not sure if this is good or bad

T

Tom
Probably its good, because I can tell people what it is and they will think I am clever !!
In fact I,ve just noticed the antennae tucked back behind the eyes. never picked that up before- so you've made me look at it again !
Cheers
John

Reminds me of my "mothering law", however fantastic shot.

Dave

A punk moth! Whatever next?

Mr Robinson,

That's one hell of a shot!!! Love it!!!

Fantastic shot John, brilliant composition.

Doesn't really work for me as I find the contrasty lighting just a little too contrasty which is probably emphasized further by the black background.
Eye contact is good but I feel this would work better with softer and more even illumination.

Thanks all for your interest. I have been trying the same on an August Thorn all evening but it's not easy.
Cheers
JohnR
Justin - I went for the black backdrop for emphasis and separation. At least that was the idea ! This was one of about 190 shots.

Very cool looking moth, the detail is superb, excellent work John

Andy...

Cracking afro