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Thistle and Jersey Tiger moth.

Thistle and Jersey Tiger moth.

The Jersey Tiger moth may call itself a VIM ('Very Important Moth): it is one of the few moths that is protected at European level.
When resting, th...
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The Jersey Tiger moth may call itself a VIM ('Very Important Moth): it is one of the few moths that is protected at European level.
When resting, the almost black fore wings with white-cream-colored stripes stand out.
When the butterfly is active, it shows its strikingly colored rear wings. They are orange with dark spots.
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camera

Canon EOS RP

settings

settings

Aperture f/6.3 ISO 6400 Shutter 1/640 Focal Length 400/1

location

location

Burgbrohl, Rheinland-Pfalz, DE

upload_date

upload_date

Aug, 2020

Views

550

Likes

+100

Awards

People's Choice in UpsideDown Photo Challenge

Winner in Pollinators Photo Challenge

Peer Award

+40

Top Choice

+8

Absolute Masterpiece

+5

Magnificent Capture

+3

Outstanding Creativity

+2

All Star

Superb Composition

Virtuoso

Genius

Superior Skill

Emotions

Impressed

+6

Happy

Relaxed

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Beautiful capture!!

PRO

Thank you so much. 😊

Platinum

Mooie macro

PRO

Dank je wel. 😊

We have a lot of thistle in our place maybe I can replant then near the lake.

PRO

Polinators just love thistles, that's why those flowers are so successfull.

Fantastic macro scene with beautiful colors and details!!

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Thank you very much. 😊

Just so lovely

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Thanks. 😊

Voted image of the month vol 60!

Ultimate

Congratulations on your beautiful award winning image and capture!

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Thank you so much. 😊

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Congratulations on your award! Great capture!!

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Congratulations on your well deserved win!!

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Thank you very much. 😊

Congratulations on your Grand win in Pollinators Photo Challenge!

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Thank you Gigi. 😊

Congratulations on your well deserved win!!!

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Thank you Patsy. 😊

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Thank you for participating in my upsidedown challenge. A well-deserved people's choice!

PRO

Thank you very much, also for hosting the challenge. 😊

Ultimate

Beautiful Butterfly shot Joop! Congratulations on your challenge award! Kurt

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Thank you very much Kurt.

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Behind The Lens

Location

The photo was taken near Burgbrohl in Germany, during one of our hikes.

Time

It was in the late afternoon and the moths started to be active.

Lighting

The sun was standing low in the sky, which caused long shadows and indirect light on the subject.

Equipment

My Canon EOS RP with a Tamron 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 lens.

Inspiration

The beauty of insects always will be something to inspire me.

Editing

Just some cropping

In my camera bag

My mirrorless Canon EOS RP, and pocket camera Canon Powershot SX720 HS, and spare batteries.

Feedback

Go out and find nature.

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