The Eyes Have It !
Polyphemus moth9 total reviews
Comment from Envision
This is such an interesting looking moth. I guess many of them are. I like how well the unique antennas stand out and that you were able to get all of the 'eye' designs on the wings. I think you did a great job getting the texture of the fur/hairs on the head and back to show.
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2018
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This is such an interesting looking moth. I guess many of them are. I like how well the unique antennas stand out and that you were able to get all of the 'eye' designs on the wings. I think you did a great job getting the texture of the fur/hairs on the head and back to show.
Comment Written 09-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2018
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Thanks! I appreciate your review very much!
Comment from michiganmike
A beautiful insect which is shown in great detail and beautiful colors. I especially like the feathery antennae and the outstanding lichen covered bark.
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2018
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A beautiful insect which is shown in great detail and beautiful colors. I especially like the feathery antennae and the outstanding lichen covered bark.
Comment Written 07-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2018
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Thanks so much for a great review!
Comment from PeglegDeb
That's a great title you've given your piece....and nice notes included too btw.
Sot on crisp focus....just beautifully well detailed. Very nice! Good natural color...nothing overworked....even the color of lichen has been left natural. I like that. It's well exposed and cropped close enough to give a really nice look at this fascinating little Moth.
Perfect entrant for this contest and you have presented this guy really well. Best of luck w/ it once voting begins.
Deborah
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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That's a great title you've given your piece....and nice notes included too btw.
Sot on crisp focus....just beautifully well detailed. Very nice! Good natural color...nothing overworked....even the color of lichen has been left natural. I like that. It's well exposed and cropped close enough to give a really nice look at this fascinating little Moth.
Perfect entrant for this contest and you have presented this guy really well. Best of luck w/ it once voting begins.
Deborah
Comment Written 06-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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Thanks so much for your wonderful review-actually this handsome guy(it is a male!) is about 6 inches from wingtip to wingtip-and was also very cooperative for me! :)
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lol...you are most very welcome. Hope HE (lol) does well for you!
Comment from nikman
Looks like quite a good nature shot presented here, but then again I know nothing about moths! Your fine, full and central composition offers us a very enjoyable look at it. Could you please let me know where the eyes are? Thanks and good luck!
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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Looks like quite a good nature shot presented here, but then again I know nothing about moths! Your fine, full and central composition offers us a very enjoyable look at it. Could you please let me know where the eyes are? Thanks and good luck!
Comment Written 06-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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Thank you so very much for your review! This male is about 6 inches from wingtip to wingtip and is a member of the family Saturniidae(saturniids),a silk moth. In this case,the "eyes"refer to the large eyespots located on the hind wings,it's actual eyes being located on it's head below it's feathery antenna! :)
Comment from alaskapat
Interesting subject, very well captured, sharp focus, well exposed, natural colors and tones, I like the natural surroundings, well placed in frame, I can see two eyes, thank you for sharing !
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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Interesting subject, very well captured, sharp focus, well exposed, natural colors and tones, I like the natural surroundings, well placed in frame, I can see two eyes, thank you for sharing !
Comment Written 05-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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thanks so much for looking and leaving a review,it's truly appreciated!
Comment from karen zima
Nice shot of this strange looking moth. It is interesting to look at and is very detailed. The background is also very interesting and cool colors that show off the moth well. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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Nice shot of this strange looking moth. It is interesting to look at and is very detailed. The background is also very interesting and cool colors that show off the moth well. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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Thanks so much for your kind review!
Comment from Melyuki
what a fabulous photograph. Focus and clarity are supreme. love the setting on the lichen covered piece of bark. It contrasts with the colouring of the moth brilliantly. Well balanced picture with the moth centred upon the bark. Such brilliant markings on its wings which you have captured to perfection. Your title works well with those beautiful markings that do resemble eyes in the human mind. Thanks for sharing this amazing shot.. stunning ... and best of luck in the contest.. cheers mel
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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what a fabulous photograph. Focus and clarity are supreme. love the setting on the lichen covered piece of bark. It contrasts with the colouring of the moth brilliantly. Well balanced picture with the moth centred upon the bark. Such brilliant markings on its wings which you have captured to perfection. Your title works well with those beautiful markings that do resemble eyes in the human mind. Thanks for sharing this amazing shot.. stunning ... and best of luck in the contest.. cheers mel
Comment Written 05-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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Thanks for such a wonderful review,it is greatly appreciated! :)
Comment from Malmax
Beautiful view of this moth
Show casing all of its wonderful detail and color. I love the symmetry and incredible patterns they have.
Sometimes can be more interesting than butterflies.
This is well done with excellent clarity and pin sharp focus.
Best of luck in the contest.
Malmax
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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Beautiful view of this moth
Show casing all of its wonderful detail and color. I love the symmetry and incredible patterns they have.
Sometimes can be more interesting than butterflies.
This is well done with excellent clarity and pin sharp focus.
Best of luck in the contest.
Malmax
Comment Written 05-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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thanks so much for your review! This was my first year with the polyphemus moths,this was one was a very cooperative model.Part of one of the old oak trees fell into the road and I had my husband save me some sections with the lichens on them to use as backgrounds. I actually have about 5 different types of bark that I often use including paper birch and pine!
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You're most welcome
Comment from dalebraatz
This is a beautiful moth, like the colors and details and textures and depth, like how you have captured at a angle, a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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This is a beautiful moth, like the colors and details and textures and depth, like how you have captured at a angle, a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale
Comment Written 05-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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thanks so much for your review!