Hummingbird Moth

Pictures entered in the Latah County Fair 2004

Reached #6 in Explore on Thursday, July 27, 2007 - the first time any of my images has broken into the top 20 ranking

-Added to the Cream of the Crop pool as most favorited.

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Comments

capsicina says:

ohh lovely shot, perfect on focus!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Mikael Fennhagen says:

Excellent!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

tr33lo says:

absolutely stunning photo, these are incredibly hard to take as they are soooooo fast, but you have done a spectacular job of capturing it, great job!!!! :)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

ej (umop ap!sdn) says:

Whoa! Excellent mid-air capture!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

borealnz says:

Wow!! Wonderful capture!! This is such a beautiful clear and colourful shot! Well done!!

Thanks for sharing in our "Butterflies and Moths" theme thread
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

AnnaMarie777 [deleted] says:

That is really a nice shot. Great detail on this.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

ratsal adsand says:

I love this sleek little guy!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Ga Music Maker says:

Absolutely fabulous!!!

Did you win a prize at the Fair?

**I saw this in ABCs and 123s**
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Roger Lynn says:

Everyone wins a prize at our fair (big grin) - it's a small county fair

I enter because it's a fun place to display some pictures
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Fancy Horse says:

Ooh, lovely!
**I saw this in ABCs and 123s**
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Durotriges says:

An absolutely awesome shot, Roger! Simply breathtaking! Thank you for sharing this in the "Right Place, Right Time" Thread! :-) (The World Through My Eyes)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Zenith Phuong says:

RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME...

no terms are more perfect for this beautiful shot! ;)

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

j_jyarbrough says:

This is stunning!!!
"Right Place, Right Time" Theme
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Barb46 says:

This is marvelous!!!

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Outstanding Shots Outstanding Shot! Please add this to our pool!
(Join Outstanding Shot group and give awards!)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

vtpeacenik says:

Another beauty, Roger. I can't wait to upgrade my equipment so I can start attempting some better shots.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

haikulinde says:

Absolutely fantastic!
Love it!

You are my winner!
Please add this photo to
www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

j_jyarbrough says:

Still an awesome capture...
Thank you for sharing,
Have a very blessed day !!!
Your KARMA Group
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

annpatt says:

Nice use of flash to stop the action. Beautiful shot.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Angele. says:

WOW!
KARMA - "Critters with Wings" thread
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

ian says:

A fabulous catch! I once had one of these in my garden, but by the time I'd grabbed my camera it had disappeared - never to return!
Your KARMA Group
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

peggy. says:

what an amazing capture!
KARMA - "Critters with Wings" thread
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

kw33 says:

I have never seen one of these in the wild. Your capture of this one is perfect. Thanks for sharing!

KARMA - "Critters with Wings" thread
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

'Annieta' - back home, but busy! says:

WOW!!!!!!!!!! BEAUTIFUL MOTH!! And shot....

Never seen such one. :-))

KARMA - "Critters with Wings" thread
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

billyd2 says:

Never seen one in flight. This photo is a gem with it's combination of sharp focus and soft colour. A Fave.
KARMA - "Critters with Wings" thread
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Pockafwye says:

Gorgeous!

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

irishmom515 says:

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! That just about sums it up... What a wonderful shot....
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

kevinrushforth says:

Wow. Very cool stop-action macro shot.

KARMA - "Critters with Wings" thread
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Johny Day says:

Oh you must have jump up and down when you saw this photo on your puter
Bravo !!
Instant Fav ++
KARMA - "Critters with Wings" thread
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Dancing star says:

Beyond pretty -- and of course, superbly shot. I love these hummingbird moths -- amazing creatures. This is the best photograph I have ever seen of one!
KARMA - "Critters with Wings" thread
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Fort Photo says:

Great idea on the thread. And this is a wonderful capture! Excellent DoF and light.

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KARMA - "Critters with Wings" thread
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

shesnuckinfuts says:

This is such an awesome shot!!!
....I've faved and tagged this one "QUALITY" and am hoping you will join and post it to:
www.flickr.com/groups/quality_photography/
where photographic quality such as this gets the recognition it deserves and inspires others...
QUALITY!
Please read (and heed) the comment entitled "YOUR Responsibility" on the Group's opening page.

KARMA - "Critters with Wings" thread
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

makeupanid (dealing with computer issues) says:

OMG!! This is such an awesome shot!

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You are invited to post this image to "Spectacular Nature, invite only

www.flickr.com/groups/spectacular_nature/
Please read the instructions
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KARMA - "Critters with Wings" thread
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Lady-bug says:

WOW!!!! Fantastic --- I just love these moths, and your shot is so clear and beautiful!

www.flickr.com/groups/spectacular_nature/
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

MamaLola* says:

WOW superb image of a Hummingbird Moth! :)

I have faved and tagged your picture with BRAVO and this serves as an invitation to The Best: BRAVO.

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Catharina58 says:

oh my, this is STUNNIING!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

kittymax says:

WOW! Great shot!

Seen in a discussion of Karma (comment one per post) limit 3 per day.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff Clow says:

I think this is a very compelling image.....and I compliment you on a fine piece of photo work.

VERY nicely done.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

LinBow says:

very stiking image, well detailed, perfect lighting,exceptional subject matter!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Natascha2010 says:

Very, very beautifully caught in the act! A wonderful picture! :O)

KARMA - "Critters with Wings" thread
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

jcowboy says:

WOW! Stunning capture!

Seen in www.flickr.com/groups/quality_photography/.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

'Bobesh says:

incredible capture of a moth in action.
amazing detail and so well focused - how did you do that ?

i have to fav this one
i'll be back with some award/invite.......

KARMA - "MOST. . ." thread
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

'Bobesh says:

Please post this photo with Search the Best

+

You win a trophy!

KARMA - "MOST. . ." thread
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )