I know that the patterns on moths are always symmetrical, but I think this is especially noticeable in the Angle Shades moth. I love the curve of the wing, the colours are sublime, blending in to create a thing of beauty. This one’s on the maple tree in our garden.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleWhat a picture, Carrie! I’ve been a fan of butterflies my entire life, but I must admit I didn’t give much thought to moths. With just two pictures, you’ve changed my ignorance to fascination. This one looks like a Native American blanket – such a gorgeous and intricate pattern!
Thanks Fuji, glad you like it. My Mum’s the real ‘moth-er’, but it’s a hobby we share. We have a lot of stunning moths in the UK, but they’re nothing compared to some in other countries. I have a lot of photos of insects and spiders, I enjoy macro photography, although the winged insects can be a nightmare to try and photograph sometimes ?
Great to have 2 hobbies in one, Carrie. I do the photography but not macro.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleIt takes a lot of patience; drives my hubby nuts when we’re out for a walk and I spend half an hour trying to catch the perfect shot of an insect or spider ?
Moths are so underrated! I love the contrast in colour between the moth and the leaf in this picture.
Aren’t they just. I think the thing I like about this photograph is that the colour of the leaf highlights the pinkish ‘V’ on both wings. You don’t notice so much when the angle shades is on a green leaf. Perhaps it’s waiting for someone to tell it ‘You look good on this’ ?
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThis photo shows the beauty of nature and I love it so much.
There are some incredibly beautiful moths.
Yes. Thank you for the incredible pictures, Carrie.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleAnother impressive photo and interesting comments. This is great. Again, thank you, Carrie!
Thank you Christer, glad you liked it
I too love the contrast in colour of the leaf and moth. The markings on the moth are quite exquisite. Amazing picture Carrie.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThank you Linda. I’ll be glad when the nights warm up a bit. Not many moths and butterflies around yet.
The Universe Carrie is an amazing place. Yhe wisdom behind nature is utterly mind blowing, and none of it by accident.
It always amazes me that nature puts the symmetry on its smallest creatures, whereas the patterns on most mammals is completely random.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleIt looks so pretty. It really stands out on the dark red maple tree. I love maple trees.
Our maple isn’t very big yet, but it does make a nice canvas for the moths when I want to photograph them.