Hang On Sloopy (From 6 ft Away)

139-12 ... This beautiful creature was discovered clinging to the wall on our front porch one morning.

Jim "soccersc" believes it may be a Tulip Tree Silk Moth (Callosamia augilifera) female. ... Thanks Jim. … But "view[+]finder" says it is actually a Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia) www.treknature.com/gallery/photo49415.htm ... Thanks "view[+]finder".

I sure wouldn't know a Tulip Tree Silk Moth from a Cecropia Moth from a frog.

It appeared to just be taking shelter from the wind ... claws dug into the stuco ... wings being blown around violently. (hence "Hang On Sloopy")

I raced to get out my camera and hastily took snapshots in fear that I'd miss the opportunity. ... I started out by zooming in from six feet away, thinking I'd surely scare it away, amazed that opening the door didn't spook it.

This is one of the first shots from the doorway to the porch, some six feet away, with the camera zoomed way in.

This antique camera (circa 2000) is only 2.1 megapixels, with an all-purpose 10X zoom lens.

Camera: Sony MVC-CD1000, 2.1 megapixel (antique)
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Software: Adobe Photo Deluxe Home Edition 3.0" which came free with a scanner circa 2000.
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Your photo screams Photographer !!!
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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called poetico delirio en fotos camino al sol para servir la luz, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

VERY NICE
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fatima corhnel says:

woww!!!! bravo!!! magnific!
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A Show Off
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rio en medio says:

Wonderful macro!

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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called En armonía con la Naturaleza, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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anjur says:

Thank you for sharing your Stunning photo!
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K-Holly says:

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cyntography says:

nice capture, beautiful shot
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ebirdman says:

Beautiful!

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soccersc says:

It's one of the Silkworm moths...I would say a Tulip Tree Silk Moth (Callosamia augilifera) female but I can't see the full dorsal wing surface.........jim
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Freek Moog says:

¡¡¡You certain have a God's talent4ever!!!
Talent4Christ
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thegreatlandoni says:

THANKS VERY MUCH EVERYONE !!! ... I clicked on the "OK, ADD IT" buttons and will visit those groups as soon as I can.

Thanks "soccersc" for the identification. ... Here is another shot of the same moth from a different angle:

I have a couple more shots that I didn't think were good enough for flickr, but now maybe I'll work them up.
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Many thanks for sharing this wonderful pic with us!
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jorapavi says:

Preciosa captura
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amparogue says:

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mirela christine2009 - Happy holidays, my friends says:

Great Shot! Excellent Work, Well Done!
This wonderful picture was seen in Focused In on Photography!

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mountaineaglecrafter says:

Excellent capture!
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myheartandsoul says:

Amazing capture !
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Nemesis Fiko says:

I saw this photo. I Love My Friend's Pic ^_^/
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jimwalker1962 says:

I saw this photo. I Love My Friend's Pic ^_^/
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thegreatlandoni says:

Thanks very much everybody. ... I prefer to thank each person individually but I'm overwhelmed.
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valkiribocou says:

Superb butterfly! and capture too!
The Perfect Art, Art of God

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`Jenn` says:

poetico delirio
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thegreatlandoni says:

Thank you "valkiribocou" ... and "Jenn"
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Dusty_73 says:

Stunning, Jim!!!
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thegreatlandoni says:

Thanks very much Dusty.
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view[+]finder says:

Very nice shot. Your ID is incorrect. It's actually a Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia).

Thank you for sharing your Stunning photo!
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thegreatlandoni says:

Thanks "view[+]finder" for the compliment and the correction. ... I wouldn't know a Cecropia Moth from a frog.
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thegreatlandoni says:

Thanks "mikebannick" for calling this a favorite.
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LemZ(,") says:

nice shot..

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thegreatlandoni says:

Thank you "LeMz" for the compliments and for adding it to your faves.
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Thanks "roberta lou" for calling this a fave.
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Hang On Sloopy (From 6 ft Away)

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