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Lately we've had several of a variety of a Sphinx Moth commonly called a "Hummingbird Moth" feeding on flowers on the grounds where we live. These large moths hover at flowers and feed on nectar with their long proboscis and resemble hummingbirds, though somewhat smaller. I really had to crank the shutter speed up to get the wings.



















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Aug 25, 2023 at 04:22 PM
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All good with the first two my picks Art

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Aug 25, 2023 at 05:10 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Hummingbird Moths


My vote goes to the last two. Very nice work Art.
Eric



Aug 25, 2023 at 08:49 PM
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The second shot is a gem.


Aug 25, 2023 at 09:01 PM
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Beautiful photos! We have the same moths around this area but they seem to be more nocturnal -- possibly due to the territorial hummingbirds that use those flowering plants during the day.


Aug 25, 2023 at 09:42 PM
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morris wrote:
All good with the first two my picks Art

Morris


Thanks Morris!
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Erictator wrote:
My vote goes to the last two. Very nice work Art.
Eric


Thank You Eric!
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Imagemaster wrote:
The second shot is a gem.


Thanks Tony. Probably our favorite as well!
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ialarmedalien wrote:
Beautiful photos! We have the same moths around this area but they seem to be more nocturnal -- possibly due to the territorial hummingbirds that use those flowering plants during the day.


Thank you for your comments. My wife read that they are considered good pollinators because they can be active both night and day.

*It looks like the species is White-lined Sphinx Moth.

Art



Aug 26, 2023 at 10:55 AM
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Well done. I, too, think the 2nd stands out.


Aug 26, 2023 at 02:47 PM
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Great set!

Gord



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I like 'em all--wonderful magic moments that you captured.

I don't think you suffered any ill effects from the cranked shutter speeds. Did you use NR software?

TFS

Kim



Aug 27, 2023 at 03:32 AM
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psharvic wrote:
Well done. I, too, think the 2nd stands out.


Thank you!
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gcooke0522 wrote:
Great set!

Gord


Thanks!
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wonderer wrote:
I like 'em all--wonderful magic moments that you captured.

I don't think you suffered any ill effects from the cranked shutter speeds. Did you use NR software?

TFS
Kim


Thank you! I had pretty good light for these. Only the second image got a bit of Lightroom's new AI noise reduction.

Art





Aug 27, 2023 at 09:16 AM
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The hummingbird moths are all around my zinnias Art. The butterflies and these gems really make my patio perk up!
Well done images Art!
Dan



Aug 27, 2023 at 10:24 AM
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Really great set. Some beautiful images !

John



Aug 27, 2023 at 08:56 PM
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Danpbphoto wrote:
The hummingbird moths are all around my zinnias Art. The butterflies and these gems really make my patio perk up!
Well done images Art!
Dan


Thank you Dan!
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johnohio wrote:
Really great set. Some beautiful images !

John


Thanks John!

Art



Aug 28, 2023 at 10:04 AM
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Like all three, especially the 2nd. Thanks for sharing Art.👍👍


Aug 28, 2023 at 11:35 AM
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Art,
Great set and I think they are all well done

Chris S.



Aug 29, 2023 at 08:33 PM







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