BBBHM - thats quite an acronym! But I guess its quite an insect! After finding these a couple of weeks back (see post on the 28th May) I have been back on several occassions to just watch these stunning moths. It would be fair to say I have also tried to capture more images, got very frustrated at the amount of 'nearly' shots but got a couple more to show here. Click on the images to see a large version.
1/1000s, f5, ISO 400 @ 100mm
1/1250s, f5, ISO 400 @ 100mm
And finally - a flight shot! Its not the best image but I really wanted to capture one mid flight and this is the only one that has turned remotely near to sharp!!
1/1600s, f5, ISO 400 @ 100mm
I have had a couple of days off and headed to Bempton Cliffs RSPB reserve in Yorkshire with my good friend Neil Smith so there are a few new bird images appearing here soon.....
These are really great! That flight shot, i think it's a good image, i certainly can not..! Have a nice weekend. Greets Anouk
ReplyDeleteWe just started seeing these Butterfly moths about five years ago. I thought it was a giant bee at first. They love my pale lavender Monarda. Your "in-flight" shot is great.
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Birds in flight are hard enough Matt, and here you are with insects!
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots.
Amazing flight captures,superb photography.
ReplyDeleteJohn.
Matt. These look very good to me. Great shots of this lovely hawk moth. The flight shot is excellent, lovely composition and colours. Well done.
ReplyDeleteYou caught a in flight moth, it's beautiful Matt.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks all
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful collection Matt. Not so easy to get pictures of this small thing but you got a fantastic set.... I love the last one a lot and you, for sure, must have been very patient to get it... Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSimple amazing Matt. I can only imagine how many attempts you must have taken before getting these gems.
ReplyDeleteAmazing work Matt!
ReplyDelete...I love these! We call them Hummingbird moths over here. They are so fun to watch.
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