Hummingbird Moth
Oct 1, 2018 14:02:21 #
What a buzzing beauty he was! Canon 70-200 and same settings for all: 1/4000sec, f3.50, iso800. Please click once on first (or double download) and download 2nd and 3rd. Anyone interested in the Hummingbird Clearwing Moth might like checking out this link.
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Hemaris-thysbe
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Hemaris-thysbe
Oct 1, 2018 14:05:40 #
Oh, Donna, how fantastic. I've never seen one in person and to enjoy via your creative eye is a huge treat!
Oct 1, 2018 14:13:57 #
Well I'm delighted you enjoyed these, Linda! I don't see them often, so this one was a real treat. They're about the size of a small hummingbird, and that's what I thought this one was at first. Thanks so much for your comment and encouragement, Linda. I always appreciate you!
Oct 1, 2018 14:22:27 #
Wonderful images once again. Always look forward to your latest uploads.
Oct 1, 2018 14:39:24 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
What a buzzing beauty he was! Canon 70-200 and same settings for all: 1/4000sec, f3.50, iso800. Please click once on first (or double download) and download 2nd and 3rd.
Oh, my. Beautiful. Very nice. I chase those around pretty often. If I ever get a photo of one, I will let you know...
Those are great.
Mike
Oct 1, 2018 14:41:22 #
Rich Maher wrote:
Wonderful images once again. Always look forward to your latest uploads.
And I'm always grateful for your wonderful comments, Rich. Thanks so much!
Oct 1, 2018 14:45:43 #
Blenheim Orange wrote:
Oh, my. Beautiful. Very nice. I chase those around pretty often. If I ever get a photo of one, I will let you know...
Those are great.
Mike
Those are great.
Mike
Mike, this one was an accident. I just happened to be shooting wood sage and bumblebees when this little creature appeared. Thanks so much, Mike, and I hope you have photos of one to post very soon!
Oct 1, 2018 15:19:03 #
Might be the best shots I've ever seen done of these! We do get them around our Mimosa trees in the summer, but I've never managed to catch one so well! Outstanding work, Donna!
Oct 1, 2018 15:24:55 #
Wow! What a compliment, Randy! Thank you so very much! This one spent its time at the same plants or I never would have managed to get a shot. They're usually flitting around way too fast for me. 
Oct 1, 2018 15:26:58 #
Oct 1, 2018 15:31:37 #
kpmac wrote:
These are excellent, Donna. Great job.
I'm glad you enjoyed them, Ken. Thanks so much! I was thrilled to get them.
Oct 1, 2018 15:37:12 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
Mike, this one was an accident. I just happened to be shooting wood sage and bumblebees when this little creature appeared. Thanks so much, Mike, and I hope you have photos of one to post very soon!
Happy accidents are great.
It may be a long wait before I post a photo of one of those guys. I see them on the Lithospermum out on the dunes every year.
Is that Wood sage the same plant as the one we call Germander I wonder?
Mike
Oct 1, 2018 15:51:55 #
Blenheim Orange wrote:
Happy accidents are great.
It may be a long wait before I post a photo of one of those guys. I see them on the Lithospermum out on the dunes every year.
Is that Wood sage the same plant as the one we call Germander I wonder?
Mike
It may be a long wait before I post a photo of one of those guys. I see them on the Lithospermum out on the dunes every year.
Is that Wood sage the same plant as the one we call Germander I wonder?
Mike
They sure are, Mike! Not sure about the plant. The Mobile River delta is where I found these, and they make the entire area smell wonderful like spices. Does that sound like Germander to you?
Oct 1, 2018 17:26:07 #
Donna, these are great shots. The detail is outstanding and the moth is so perfect flitting around such lovely blossoms. Outstanding work on these!
I believe Wood Sage and Woodland Germander are the same plant.
I believe Wood Sage and Woodland Germander are the same plant.
Oct 1, 2018 17:59:21 #
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