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Giant Polymethous Moth

Macro Moth

This Moth was a large as my own hand! It posed over and over for me till it was fed up and then it peed on me! I let it go then! LOL! Th...
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Macro Moth

This Moth was a large as my own hand! It posed over and over for me till it was fed up and then it peed on me! I let it go then! LOL! Thank you for looking!
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32 Comments |
Photokats
 
Photokats December 16, 2010
wow.. that is huge! I have seen one this big when I lived in Ga.. it was unreal.. gives me the willies lol Great shot :)
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts December 16, 2010
My hub saw it as he came home from work and sent me out to it..I played with it in all sorts of poses like I said until it peed on me! I was done then..I placed it on a bush and left it there..
amd0749
 
amd0749 December 16, 2010
Awesome capture! Such great details and clarity!
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts December 16, 2010
Thank you very much! I was surprised at how furry it looks!
Mirrors
 
Mirrors December 16, 2010
very well done!
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts December 16, 2010
Thank you so much for viewing and leaving feedback!
JimMiles51
 
JimMiles51 December 16, 2010
Great shot, awesome detail!
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts December 16, 2010
I REALLY appreciate your opinion! Thank you for viewing!
marijasmokva
 
marijasmokva December 16, 2010
This is really nice.
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts December 16, 2010
I do appreicate your viewing!
grammy321
 
grammy321 December 16, 2010
wow SUPER CAPTURE !!!!! great clarity
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts December 17, 2010
Many thanks for the nice feedback Grammy!
kkphoto1
 
kkphoto1 December 18, 2010
Great macro shot!
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts December 19, 2010
I do appreciate the input Kay. Have a Merry Christmas!
oldmanfmdac@comcast.net
 
oldmanfmdac@comcast.net December 19, 2010
That's one giant MOTH. Sure its not Motherah!
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts December 22, 2010
or maybe the son of Mothra!
dennischeeseman PRO+
 
dennischeeseman December 20, 2010
Excellent close up!
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts December 22, 2010
Thank you Dennis! He was a thing of beauty!
mioyshi
 
mioyshi December 22, 2010
wow, talk about detail! Great capture. I love the antenae. Looks like a wild ferm on its head!
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts December 22, 2010
I know the he has a FERN head! Thanks Mio for takingthe effort to view..I know how aggravating dial up can be..
angiebanta
 
angiebanta December 22, 2010
WOW! This is an amazing find & capture!! The antenna's are awesome!! Excellent job!
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts December 23, 2010
Thank you Angie! One of my personal faves!
mclaybaugh PRO+
 
mclaybaugh December 24, 2010
very cool
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts December 24, 2010
I do so appreciate the kind words!
Jmohme
 
Jmohme December 24, 2010
Excellent shot!
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts December 24, 2010
It was a good experience! I had never seen one this big! Thank you so much!
billy1968
 
billy1968 January 04, 2011
fantastic captured!
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts January 04, 2011
Thank you so so much! I am glad I got to shoot this one as I have not seen another one since..I am sure they are here I just have not lucked on one. thanks again!
dunniteowl
 
dunniteowl February 02, 2011
I LIKEd it as well. What more can I say that hasn't already been said? Love the super rich detail and shades, hues and color of this wonderful specimen. Hat's off to you! For all that a little moth pee's gotta be worth it.
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts February 04, 2011
LOL I think you found the one thing no one said..about being peed on! Thank you for looking!
Candl4
 
Candl4 February 12, 2011
It is huge! what a fascinating bug. Great capture!
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts February 12, 2011
Thank you! It was big!
danapremanandi
 
danapremanandi March 07, 2011
wow! that is a powerful shot. they are so furry.
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts March 07, 2011
Thank you so much! After handling it so much then seeing the shot it blew me away how furry it looked! Thank you for looking!
Nripen Kalita
 
Nripen Kalita March 11, 2011
Wow!! Fantabulous shot!...Awesome details...
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts March 11, 2011
Thank you for the feedback! Makes me happy you enjoyed my work!
jesusfreak3520
 
jesusfreak3520 May 25, 2011
Awesome close up! A great depth of clarity all the way through! Stunning.
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts May 28, 2011
Thank you! I love your input! This is one of my personal fves! Thanks again!
imn2roses
 
imn2roses July 18, 2011
Wow that is a awesome capture. Great detail.
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts July 19, 2011
Hairy bugger for sure! Thank you for looking!
DianeCArtography
 
DianeCArtography July 26, 2011
Wow, awesome capture! Love the clarity; you can see every hair.
emmanuel_ocampo
 
emmanuel_ocampo July 30, 2011
"Insekto (Insects) invites you to exhibit this in the gallery. The URL address is http://www.viewbug.com/photo-communities/insekto-insects
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts August 08, 2011
I will be honored to add to your group with this photo. Thank you for noticing my work!
docdpp
 
docdpp August 09, 2011
Incredible macro. Great work
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts August 09, 2011
One of personal faves of the macros! Thank you so much for having a look!
kkat Platinum
 
kkat September 18, 2011
Really Well Done! Hope you win!
Rita
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts September 18, 2011
I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the wish of winning! Thank you so much for your support!
KarenB
 
KarenB September 18, 2011
Incredible !
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts September 19, 2011
I appreciate your input Karen!
docdpp
 
docdpp September 22, 2011
Vote
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts September 23, 2011
This is one of my personal all time faves. Thank you for the VOTE!
docdpp
 
docdpp September 22, 2011
Vote
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts September 23, 2011
Thank you so much for your supporting VOTE!
sherrymarie PRO+
 
sherrymarie October 16, 2011
Great shot
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts October 17, 2011
Thank you! One of my personal faves!
kkat Platinum
 
kkat May 29, 2013
Amazing!! Voted!!!
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts August 17, 2013
Thank you for that VOTE!
smswolf
 
smswolf July 06, 2013
great find !!!!!! and sorry you got peed on :-)
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts August 17, 2013
Hey LOL you have not lived till a giant Moth pees on you! Now how many can make that claim.
smswolf
 
smswolf July 06, 2013
OH so voted !!!lol
KarenRoberts
KarenRoberts August 17, 2013
I appreciate your supporting vote!
arjun
 
arjun November 17, 2013
Wow.. Nice capture..
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