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    Photos The Herald Moth, Scoliopteryx libatrix

    The Herald Moth, Scoliopteryx libatrix, the first one recorded in my garden ever, so a nice find.

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    Camera Maker: Canon
    Camera Model: Canon EOS 70D
    Lens: EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
    Image Date: 2014-04-30 08:29:03 +0000
    Focal Length: 100mm
    Aperture: f/13.0
    Exposure Time: 0.0040 s (1/250)
    ISO equiv: 400
    Exposure Bias: +0.33 EV
    Metering Mode: Matrix
    Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
    White Balance: Auto
    Flash Fired: Yes (Auto, return light detected)
    Orientation: Normal
    Color Space: sRGB
    GPS Coordinate: undefined, undefined
    Creator: Paul Iddon
    Copyright: Paul Iddon - A View of the UK




    Paul.

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    Default Re: The Herald Moth, Scoliopteryx libatrix

    Colourful little critter that. they always put those darn antennae in front of an eye

    Decent shot mate. Lots of Dof (as macro goes )

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    Default Re: The Herald Moth, Scoliopteryx libatrix

    Cheers Ian. There's a lot in focus in front though, on the bit of wood, which would have been better on the wing areas, but a decent record shot of my first.

    Paul.

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    Default Re: The Herald Moth, Scoliopteryx libatrix

    I kinda preferred the foreground having the majority of focus in this case mate.

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    Default Re: The Herald Moth, Scoliopteryx libatrix

    Thanks fella


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    Default Re: The Herald Moth, Scoliopteryx libatrix

    liking that one great texture and colours

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    Default Re: The Herald Moth, Scoliopteryx libatrix

    Cheers fella - I was surprised at the white markings on the legs too.

    Paul.

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