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Firstly thank you to everyone that kindly commented on yesterday's image. I'm blown away by your reaction to it. To mdoubleya, Nigel, Ed, Chris & Dave's UA's and to NatureHeaven GEA, thanks again guys, means a lot....

This is the side perspective of the same moth as yesterday's upload. If you're lucky enough to ever find them, so long as you're are extremely gentle and it's not too warm they can be very patient specimens and very easy to photograph, the main trick is finding them. Tomorrow I intend to post a close up stack of the same creature whereby the just the head of the moth fills most of the frame.

Thanks again for the reaction to yesterday's, hope you all have a great weekend.......Ade

Brand:Canon
Camera:Canon EOS 50D
Lens:Tamron 90mm Sp Di Macro Check out Totally Tamron!
Recording media:RAW (digital)
Date Taken:19 Jul 2012 - 1:16 PM
Focal Length:90mm
Aperture:f/14.0
Shutter Speed:1/20sec
Exposure Comp:0.0
ISO:200
Exposure Mode:Full Manual
Metering Mode:Evaluative
Flash:Off, Did not fire
Title:Elephant Hawk Moth
Username:Ade_Osman Ade_Osman
Uploaded:21 Jul 2012 - 10:38 AM
Tags:Close-up / macro, Deilephila elpenor, Elephant hawkmoth, Flowers & plants, General, Hawk moths, Moths, Wildlife / nature
Votes:88

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tomcat
tomcat (e2 Member)
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21 Jul 2012 - 10:41 AM
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Methinks this is the shot we have all been waiting forTongue

Quite spectacular AdeGrin

As beautiful an insect you could wish to seeSmile

Fingers X'd nowt usurps it before midnight, though it will need something very,very specialWink

Adrian

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Ade_Osman
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21 Jul 2012 - 10:47 AM
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Cheers Adrian Wink

Ade

RonnieAG
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21 Jul 2012 - 10:51 AM
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One of the most fabulously coloured moths, Ade, and captured here again in marvellous detail and tones.
The lavender makes for a very pretty 'perch' and the green b/g shows off both so effectively.
Ronnie.

jasonrwl
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21 Jul 2012 - 11:03 AM
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Beautiful creature superbly captured Ade
Jason

annettep38
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21 Jul 2012 - 11:07 AM
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a fantastic shot, one even you must be proud of. (SL)
Got my book at last all I need now is sun Smile

colin beeley
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21 Jul 2012 - 11:10 AM
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that looks so unreal Wink

tanmoy_
21 Jul 2012 - 11:11 AM
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nice colur match

TonyDy
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21 Jul 2012 - 11:16 AM
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Superb shot, Ade - I really don't know how you find them all!!!
Tony

debu
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21 Jul 2012 - 11:19 AM
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Wonderful colorful image.
debu

Glostopcat
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21 Jul 2012 - 11:20 AM
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A fantastic follow up Ade, this one is even more spectacular and colourful than yesterdays and the detail in the eye is awesome. These must be as easy to spot as my mate Gwyn on the golf course, they certainly stand out a mile cos of their shocking pink colour!Grin I'm looking forward to Tuesday in the Forest of Dean with you and Gary if you can find specimens like this

SlowSong
SlowSong (e2 Member)
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21 Jul 2012 - 11:24 AM
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This must be one of the most beautiful moths ever. What fantastic colour.
Great shot Ade.
Smile

Fefe
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21 Jul 2012 - 11:34 AM
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This is wonderful! It has eyes like an owl! and Spectacular colour!
GrinGrin
Diane

Joline
Joline (e2 Member)
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21 Jul 2012 - 11:38 AM
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I think this is even better than yesterday's. The eyes are quite amazing.

cassiecat
21 Jul 2012 - 11:42 AM
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gorgeous colour. and love the eye. have given my award out today but shortlisted for tomorrow.lesley

Gerryrys
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21 Jul 2012 - 12:15 PM
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Truly stunning Ade. Excellent.

Gerry

senn
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21 Jul 2012 - 12:17 PM
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pure brilliance !..

johnjo58
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21 Jul 2012 - 12:33 PM
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Stunning moth and stunning photography, what more can I say have my UA
David

NDODS
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21 Jul 2012 - 1:17 PM
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This image is one in which I can only dream of achieving, simply stunning, beautiful rich natural colours and immense detail.

Regards Nathan

chase
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21 Jul 2012 - 1:32 PM
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Fabulous close up Ade,he has certainly got his eye on you !

jaktis
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21 Jul 2012 - 1:56 PM
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Superb colours composition and details

Peter

Daisymaye
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21 Jul 2012 - 1:59 PM
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A beautiful moth, love its colour and his eye. Fabulous detail.......Sandy

zapar40
21 Jul 2012 - 2:02 PM
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stunning colour and detail.
nice one.
ant.

NaturesHaven
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21 Jul 2012 - 2:41 PM
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Stunner and great details, love the eye........SmileSmile

mikbee
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21 Jul 2012 - 2:50 PM
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Have to say Ade,
this must be the most ''attractive'' moth I have seen.
A fine shot,but slightly worrying for me if I fancy a moth !!
Mick.

CarolG
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21 Jul 2012 - 2:56 PM
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Put some on the next 'plane over here, please, Ade Wink. A superb image. Carol

WhiteRose1
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21 Jul 2012 - 3:06 PM
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Impossibly pink Tongue. Surpasses even yesterday's image, Ade.

Dave

taggart
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21 Jul 2012 - 3:45 PM
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That's quite an astonishing eye peering at you!

Another stormer Ade

JohnoP
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21 Jul 2012 - 5:30 PM
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Such terrific detail! John

Russell_Charles
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21 Jul 2012 - 5:46 PM
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As much as I like the extreme macros and appreciate the skill and patience involved for me this is the type of shot I prefer. Classic pose and composition showing natural habitat. Brilliant.

AnnChown
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21 Jul 2012 - 6:04 PM
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A real stunner - I'm glad they visit your garden so that we can all share in its beauty! Brilliant macro!!
Ann

rontear
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21 Jul 2012 - 6:25 PM
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Another good u'n AdeSmile
Ron.

looloobey
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21 Jul 2012 - 7:12 PM
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Ye gods & little fishes Ade - this is amazing!!! The eye certainly has it on this one - spectacular stuff. No-one else will come close I'm sure so here's mine! Lou

Silverzone
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21 Jul 2012 - 7:29 PM
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Simply superb. Sylvia

carper123
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21 Jul 2012 - 8:08 PM
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Stunning Ade, awesome, well done.
Darryl. SmileSmileSmile

MandyD
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21 Jul 2012 - 8:27 PM
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Fantastic macro, what a super find, congrats on this stunning capture!

clive burrow
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21 Jul 2012 - 8:43 PM
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Outstanding work mate, definetly worthy of all the awards. Have another one

Clive

OAKEY
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21 Jul 2012 - 9:42 PM
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Just amazing colours and detail to match, very well done to find one,not to mention capture one with the camera!!
Regards Shaun

Mari
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21 Jul 2012 - 9:58 PM
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totally amazing Ade... very well captured Smile

Mari

Terry L
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21 Jul 2012 - 11:02 PM
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I would rank this up there with the best I have seen Ade, the tail is just out of focus otherwise I would say this is nigh on perfect.

Have another award from me.

Regards

Terry.

tomcat
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22 Jul 2012 - 6:35 AM
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As previously mentionedTongue

Adrian

Ray42
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22 Jul 2012 - 8:23 AM
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10 UA's and an HC sums it up very nicely - a top quality shot Ade

geoffrey baker
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22 Jul 2012 - 10:45 AM
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Incredible work Ade.
Congratulations on the HC.

Neil-Ludford
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22 Jul 2012 - 2:59 PM
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Well worthy of all the attention and accolades. Neil

Steve_S
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23 Jul 2012 - 8:12 PM
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Stunning image Ade, congrats on all the well deserved awards mate
Steve

AnnJ
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24 Jul 2012 - 8:01 PM
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Just so exquisite ....you are such a master of macro photography! Ann

Chinga
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25 Jul 2012 - 1:46 AM
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Flawless image Ade, Such a charming subject and composition!
Bravo! IB

ValeryAst
25 Jul 2012 - 11:01 AM
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I am one of the 85 persons that have voted for this macro!!! This says a lot... Great shot indeed!

Last Modified By ValeryAst at 25 Jul 2012 - 11:03 AM
Snapitt
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25 Jul 2012 - 9:28 PM
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Brilliant image Ade. Fantastic detail and colours.

Jane

stunning

bzbee
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28 Jul 2012 - 5:42 PM
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Very nice shot Ade. Lovely dof, and colour combination.

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