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15-Aug-2013 T.A.LeRoy

Hummingbird-Hawk Moth on Phlox

Our Garden

Macroglossum stellatarum/Kolibri-Schwärmer
Resembles a hummingbird as it flies rapidly between plants.

Nikon D70 ,Tamron SP AF DI 90mm f/2.8 Macro
1/800s f/5.6 at 90.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
Yohanan David17-Nov-2014 21:45
Great capture of this moth in flight! V
Ton T.18-Aug-2013 08:13
Interesting picture of this species that is not easy to photograph... V+
Esa Ervasti17-Aug-2013 13:42
Great timing and compo of this hurry moth!
John Hamers17-Aug-2013 06:47
Superb image, beautiful light and a great timing !!V
ac17-Aug-2013 06:07
Sharp photo, interesting scene.
Bryan Murahashi17-Aug-2013 05:13
A fantastic capture, Tom. V
woody3417-Aug-2013 04:19
Beautiful work, the colours and details are outstanding...V
Dennis Hoyne17-Aug-2013 03:50
This is an outstanding shot! A fantastic combination of skill, patience and luck.
Jean D17-Aug-2013 02:06
Awesome capture of both, in your garden with impeccable timing, Tom. ~V
bill friedlander17-Aug-2013 01:33
Fantastic shot! Excellent focus plane to get both the moth and the flowers so sharp! V
LynnH17-Aug-2013 01:03
Terrific catch! Wow! V
Gill Kopy17-Aug-2013 00:47
A great catch of this moth. We have them here too although I only became aware of them over the last few years - a very different critter V
larose forest photos16-Aug-2013 21:24
Fantastic! I love these huge day-flying moths. We have similar ones here. Terrific catch, and I know how quick you must be to catch this! VV
Simon Chandler16-Aug-2013 21:12
Excellent capture and composition. A very beautiful image. v
Colin Storey16-Aug-2013 20:48
Fantastic sharp image. v
Karen Stuebing16-Aug-2013 20:37
Superb action capture of the little hummingbird visiting the flowers. V.
Sam Rua16-Aug-2013 19:32
Super capture, Tom.
Marcia Colelli16-Aug-2013 19:19
Wonderful action capture. V
Ika Zinka Eferl16-Aug-2013 19:13
Nice catch, Tom!V
Frank Brault16-Aug-2013 17:39
An absolutely fantastic macro! V
Lieve Snellings16-Aug-2013 17:23
awesome capture Tom !
and love the composition... V
marie-jose wolff16-Aug-2013 16:49
fantastic capture in flight! V
Neil Marcus16-Aug-2013 14:59
You were quick on the trigger! Good shot.
Walter Otto Koenig16-Aug-2013 14:40
Great timing and choice of shutter speed to show the wing movement. A wonderful photo Tom. "V"
Pierre16-Aug-2013 14:35
Une très belle prise de vue et un magnifique décor floral! V
Zoltán Balogh16-Aug-2013 14:12
So wonderful Tom! V
Bill Miller16-Aug-2013 13:53
Well done, Tom. Those moths are wonderful to see.
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal16-Aug-2013 13:22
Fantastic sharp macro work Tom, well done!! V
Fong Lam16-Aug-2013 13:15
Superb shot of this moth in flight and great motion blur of those wings...V
Ted Aanensen16-Aug-2013 12:43
fabulous capture, love the same sharp focus on the body of the moth and the one flower blossom, perfect timing V
Carol Rollins16-Aug-2013 12:36
I'm so jealous ;) This is a great in flight capture of this beautiful moth. ~
Jim Coffman16-Aug-2013 12:32
Great shot,Tom! These guys are had to capture..
Hank Vander Velde16-Aug-2013 12:15
Beautiful sharp image tom.
Helen Betts16-Aug-2013 12:05
Such a lovely composition and light, and great timing on your part to get this moth in motion. V.
Yvonne16-Aug-2013 10:33
Fabulous capture of the moment Tom! v
Irene Wehrli16-Aug-2013 09:42
Oh Tom - you captured one, congrats!
Very nice picture!
Irene
danad16-Aug-2013 09:13
Great timing ! V.
Sam_C16-Aug-2013 08:41
Fantastic shot of this moth in action! V++
Irena Jurecic16-Aug-2013 07:38
Wonderful moment! V
Blandine Mangin16-Aug-2013 07:34
very lovely ! v
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