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Apr 29, 2013 23:23 |  #1

AKA Hummingbird Moth. Hyles lineata

I'm stoked about these shots for a couple of reasons: a) I haven't photographed this critter before, and b) they were taken in near total darkness, and the 5DIII + Speedlite AF assist beam nailed focus everytime.

1. For lighting I used a home-made Pringles can diffuser on a 580EXII.

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2. There was a window of only about 15 minutes... between late dusk and total darkness... when these moths were active around the flowers (Dwarf Bottle Brush).
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3. I used Manual settings, one-shot AF, and a 100mm f/2.8L @ f/11
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4. The first time I saw one of these moths darting around at a local nursery, it took me a few moments to realize it wasn't a hummingbird.
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Apr 30, 2013 00:52 |  #2

Lovely series - wonderful insects to watch
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Apr 30, 2013 08:01 |  #3

Sure is a beautiful moth, Moose. Difficult shots to get, taking all things into consideration; I think you did great!

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Apr 30, 2013 08:47 |  #4

A wonderful set Moose!
Good to see you posting......




  
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Apr 30, 2013 09:04 |  #5

Wonderful set moose!

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Apr 30, 2013 09:06 |  #6

nice find and shots moose.
I thought the same last year when I saw my first one.

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Apr 30, 2013 09:56 as a reply to  @ mandokid1's post |  #7

Thanks, Brian, Ish, Killer, Andres, Denis. I appreciate the comments. It's nice to shoot a new bug.

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Apr 30, 2013 13:04 |  #8

Nice work.
Great Captures :)

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Apr 30, 2013 15:20 as a reply to  @ Fredan's post |  #9

great flight shots of a beautiful species...




  
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Apr 30, 2013 16:25 |  #10

excellent captures, 5D3 has impressive AF.

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Apr 30, 2013 20:31 as a reply to  @ racketman's post |  #11

excellent catch! and congrats on the new bug, I knew it would not take long for you to get excited again!

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Apr 30, 2013 20:38 |  #12

Thanks Toby, Fredan, Natuurfreak.

Martin G. wrote in post #15884876 (external link)
excellent catch! and congrats on the new bug, I knew it would not take long for you to get excited again!

Thanks, Martin. ;)

racketman wrote in post #15884101 (external link)
excellent captures, 5D3 has impressive AF.

Supposed to be even better with the new firmware (when using the Speedlite's AF assist beam). Still on the fence about updating it, though.

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