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Eyed Hawkmoth Caterpillar

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Posted by Fran French on October 10, 2008 at 1:16 PM
Eyed Hawkmoth Caterpillar
Taken recently at a Kent Wildlife Trust 50th Anniversary 'do' at my local reserve. Four days later (there were two of them) they disappeared.It looks like they were kidnapped (caterpillarnapped) by someone sadly. Goes to show you can't trust anyone!

40D, 180mm macro, 1/250, f13, ISO 200.

:toast: :toast:

Fran
Posted by John Robinson on October 10, 2008 at 1:23 PM
Nice picture.
Not seen one for a while now around here.
JR
Posted by Bertl Menegoni on October 10, 2008 at 1:54 PM
Nice composition, I like the color.
:toast: :toast:
Bertl
Posted by Barrie Harwood on October 10, 2008 at 2:08 PM
Hopefully they have just gone to pupate in the soil

Nice exposure and composition.

Perhaps the two large OOF circles could be dealt with if you felt inclined and I have to say I don't like the framing but the photo is great :smile:
Posted by Major Gilbert on October 10, 2008 at 4:46 PM
Have never seen one Fran but from this image they look as though they make great subjects.
As said the framing hasnt done this one any favours but the Bg can easily be rectified i think.
A lovely colourful subject.

Major.
Posted by Justin on October 10, 2008 at 5:44 PM
A very nice shot of a stunning species. :toast:
Posted by David Taylor on October 11, 2008 at 6:53 AM
The last time I saw one in the wild was 50 years ago. :frown: Classic POV, excellent colours.

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Posted by Dave Bartlett on October 11, 2008 at 7:50 AM
Nice composittioin and colours - especially like the curve of the caterpillar. I've never liked frames on screen images, so won't comment !!!!! :biggrin:

Dave
Posted by Matt Cole on October 11, 2008 at 7:58 AM
a very nice shot, I also haven't seen one for years. Well composed.

Matt
Posted by Magnus Hird on October 11, 2008 at 3:22 PM
Very attractive shot Fran :smile: