On Fractals:  When Rick (aka Rykk on RR) and I got together, he introduced me to fractal art.  I started making simple fractals (mostly spirals) in UltraFractal but then found I preferred to use Apophysis. When I learned how to use PhotoShop (just enough to be dangerous), I began creating compositions using the flames I made in Apophysis. But, then my interest changed and I got into Photography.
On Photography: When I was a teenager (back in the '70's), my sister let me try her 35mm camera. None of my pictures turned out, so then I wouldn't use anything but a point&shoot. When the point&shoot digital cameras came out, I got one and discovered the joy of taking macros. I spent a lot of my free time searching for any kind of critter I could find. My son, who used to be a photographer for the US Navy, encouraged me to expand to a DSLR and recommended Nikon. In 2006, my husband gave me a Nikon D80 for my birthday (he's such a wonderful guy!). I'm still in learning mode of all the different settings (aperture, etc.), but I find I still love to capture those macros. It wasn't until after I got the D80 that I discovered the reason my pictures didn't turn out on my sister's 35mm -- it was the eyepiece!!! If we had only known!ÂÂ
On me: I am married to my Wonderful Prince (see above) and we live on the east coast of Florida. We became grandparents in September 2006. I have always enjoyed most of the Disney and Pixar cartoon movies. For those of you who don't recognize it, my Avatar is Dory from the movie "Finding Nemo" (my favorite). I can relate to Dory -- it's that short-term memory loss that I'm afflicted with as well!! HA!  :^) ÂÂ
I hope you enjoy viewing my gallery!ÂÂ
Comments (21)
kimariehere
wonderful macro!!... a moth? so close and wonderfully done!!
sinancanan
Very nice and powerful shot. As I see the subject, I can't help myself thinking about the creator of all these beauties. I feel thankful for all of this beautiful world and a big thanks to you for reminding me :-))
TwoPynts
Gorgeous macro Joie, that is some moth! I luv your fractal work too! Thanks for the comments and congrats! =o]
Damia
Wow! That thing is huge! Great macro! Well done! :)
danob
A lovely Moth not a species I have seen!!
pauljs75
Great pic! Looks like a night shot too. Too bad macro and flash don't get along that well on my camera.
hmottestad
to much head on flash, use left and right fill flash
cynlee
he's one cool moth! ah well you have to have light, they;re not going to hold still all night :]
cygne
belle photo et beau papillon
fractalinda
Awesome capture, Joie! A fascinating and beautiful view; love the detail and clarity. Excellent!
Rykk
Kewl moth, Joie! I'd not seen many that big and definately not with such a cool design that God painted on it. Nice shot!
bayoubooger
this thumbnail drew me in here beacause the wings looked transparent, it's a very good macro..now i see the creature, excellent capture!
Richardphotos
that is one huge moth and a super macro
wildgoha
amazing and so delicate creature- excellent and interesting shot -Thank You
soepie17
You certainly know howe to close up!!!
CavalierLady
A lovely if somewhat creepy large moth! Great image!
RobyHermida
You are a hunter of strange butterflies!!! brilliant this this taking!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!! Roby ;O)
muse27
What a great shot! I haven't ever seen one like this before. (Although, we don't really see many moths where I live, in Alaska.) Thanks for sharing this him. Lovely design on the wings that you have captured. :o)
morin3000
Most beautiful photo and presentation!
HeartsRender
Fabulous photo!!!
durleybeachbum
Wonderful!