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Oct 2, 2018 01:22:40   #
Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast
 
Blenheim Orange wrote:
They are growing like crazy in my sandy soil backyard!

I collected a handful of seeds a couple of years ago. I didn't really know much about the plant, but went ahead and sowed them in the Spring. I think every seed germinated, and now there is a big patch and hundreds of blossoms. It is spreading by rhizomes. It is very sandy where I started them. I have kept the area mulched and I water it when it gets really dry, but they are pretty easy to grow. I do think they would do better if they weren't in full sun.

Mike
They are growing like crazy in my sandy soil backy... (show quote)


I'm so glad you let me know, Mike. I'm going to try growing some next spring.

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Oct 2, 2018 06:14:03   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
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. Anyone interested in the Hummingbird Clearwing Moth might like checking out this link.
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Hemaris-thysbe


Excellent captures Donna.

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Oct 2, 2018 06:59:39   #
CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
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. Anyone interested in the Hummingbird Clearwing Moth might like checking out this link.
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Hemaris-thysbe



Donna, I love catching this little moth and your photos are some of the best I have ever seen.

Greg

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Oct 2, 2018 07:35:46   #
randave2001 Loc: Richmond
 
Very nicely rendered Donna.

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Oct 2, 2018 08:24:52   #
TomC. Loc: Bel Air, MD
 
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. Anyone interested in the Hummingbird Clearwing Moth might like checking out this link.
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Hemaris-thysbe


Donna, I've never cared much for the Hummingbird Moth pics posted here. Then you came along and BAM!. What beautiful shots you have. You really have the knack.
If you could bottle the knack up and sell it, you'd be a very rich woman.

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Oct 2, 2018 08:41:56   #
Carlo Loc: Maryland, NW.Chesapeake Bay
 
Whow, Donna you really nailed these images of this fast elusive critters..!! Well Done..!!

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Oct 2, 2018 09:54:37   #
CSand Loc: Fayetteville, Georgia
 
Donna these are all excellent! The sharpness of the moth and the painterly look of the flowers. Just wow!!!

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Oct 2, 2018 10:07:29   #
Jim Plogger Loc: East Tennessee
 
Most excellent photography Donna.

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Oct 2, 2018 10:48:56   #
SENSORLOUPE
 
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. Anyone interested in the Hummingbird Clearwing Moth might like checking out this link.
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Hemaris-thysbe


Amazing captures

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Oct 2, 2018 11:53:17   #
willaim Loc: Sunny Southern California
 
I just have to say one word about this series of shots."FANTASTIC."

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Oct 2, 2018 13:18:35   #
wayne barnett Loc: Grants Pass, Oregon
 
Great shots Donna.

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Oct 2, 2018 14:24:42   #
rockdog Loc: Berkeley, Ca.
 
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. Anyone interested in the Hummingbird Clearwing Moth might like checking out this link.
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Hemaris-thysbe


Exquisite photos of an exquisite creature! I'm not sure I have ever had an opportunity to use that word twice in the same sentence but it is the correct word, I looked it up. Those transparent/translucent wings are perfactly caught. This is field guide quality work and that is ment is a high compliment. Thanks for the link, the Hummingbird Clearwing Moth is someone to know!
edit: I just carefully looked at all of the photos in your link, your photos are superior!

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Oct 2, 2018 14:44:35   #
Horseart Loc: Alabama
 
Beautiful shots, Donna. I've never seen them around here with that color. Ours have hot pink on them.

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Oct 2, 2018 16:16:02   #
Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast
 
J-SPEIGHT wrote:
Excellent captures Donna.


So glad you enjoyed, Jack. Thanks so much!

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Oct 2, 2018 16:17:57   #
Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast
 
CLF wrote:
Donna, I love catching this little moth and your photos are some of the best I have ever seen.

Greg


What a wonderful compliment, Greg! Thanks so very much and for the long line of thumbs! It gives me a thrill every time I see one of these amazing little creatures.

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