moth or butterfly by Richardphotos

Photography • Animals • posted on Nov 17, 2006

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I almost accidentally killed this little fellow, but it was nice enough to stay still while I got some macros then it flew away hope you enjoy and have an awesome weekend

Comments (55)

gingerlou

2:41PM | Fri, 17 November 2006

Beautiful capture of this lovely moth, Bravo!!

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soffy

3:04PM | Fri, 17 November 2006

what a superb macro of this beauty,excellent shot Richard****

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mamabobbijo

3:44PM | Fri, 17 November 2006

Definitely a butty! According to Lee, oh never mind he already posted. I also saw some in Birds and Blooms. It's a lovely shot. Thanks BJ

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Sekadhar

4:06PM | Fri, 17 November 2006

Very beautiful! Excellent shot!*****!

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claude19

4:16PM | Fri, 17 November 2006

Excellent macro with natural colours ! Very beautiful shot indeed !

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mermaid

4:26PM | Fri, 17 November 2006

beautiful macro!

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goodoleboy

4:42PM | Fri, 17 November 2006

A moth for sure! Lovely macro of the little guy with its beautiful color scheme. Its shape reminds me of a particular British delta wing bomber of old. The leaves came out nice, also.

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awadissk

4:50PM | Fri, 17 November 2006

Excellent work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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CHK2033

5:12PM | Fri, 17 November 2006

Lovely POV

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npauling

6:12PM | Fri, 17 November 2006

I love the details you can get with the macros. Great shot. Amazing how its body is resting on its wings, at least that is how it looks to me.

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bpclarke

7:16PM | Fri, 17 November 2006

What beautiful details. I love it when they stay still for us paparazzis ;o) Bunny

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jocko500

9:48PM | Fri, 17 November 2006

real cool colors on this one.

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sharky_

10:53PM | Fri, 17 November 2006

Moth or butterfly? Hmmmmm? Yes! Excellent capture. Aloha

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cricri99

10:59PM | Fri, 17 November 2006

Perhaps the MOTHer of a butterfly? lol very great shot!!superb

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wildgoha

12:18AM | Sat, 18 November 2006

I don't know what but it is very charming creature and I love the colors ! beauty captured Richard ! as always - great pleasure with you ! Hugs and good morning ;D

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annie5

1:36AM | Sat, 18 November 2006

Wow..Great capture..Superb macro Richard! :)

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amirapsp

6:06AM | Sat, 18 November 2006

Beautiful insect!

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STEVIEUKWONDER

6:39AM | Sat, 18 November 2006

This really is very beautiful indeed Richard. Excellent detail and such striking color. First class Sir! I must apologise for being so behind. I've been so busy working. Steve :o)

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angelbearzs

1:20PM | Sat, 18 November 2006

that is awesome image and very beatiful!!!!

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Dinhi

11:04AM | Sun, 19 November 2006

Lucky both of you! Super macro! [=

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drifterlee

8:46PM | Sun, 19 November 2006

Beautiful!!!!!!! I think butterfly!

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three_grrr

12:07AM | Tue, 21 November 2006

I thought it was moth too, until I read Leeco's post. A beautiful butterfly macro! You do such marvelous photography

wishes3d

8:03AM | Wed, 22 November 2006

Awesome! Marvelous!

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MeredithWilson

2:49PM | Sun, 26 November 2006

Dear Richard. "Moth or butterfly????" Nobody told me there was a quiz today!!! Besides, lepidoptera is not exactly my favorite order!! (Too many creepy crawlers that make me stand of my chair!!) From what little I do know, I think it's a butterfly, but don't know what kind. Hmmm - looking back up, I think Leeco seems to know his stuff - so maybe my guess was right. Actually, with the delta planform it could really be a new heavily camoflaged miniature stealth recon aircraft - and the delta would help if it needed to make a supersonic dash to evade any felines that got too close!!! Really super macro work - "butterflies" are about the hardest thing on Earth to photograph - they have more problems than a two year old at sitting still!!! Love, Meredith

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