Cool Creature
by Linda Bonaccorsi
Title
Cool Creature
Artist
Linda Bonaccorsi
Medium
Photograph - Color Photography
Description
It has been several years since I've even had an opportunity to photograph one of these cool creatures. I rarely see them, and when I do, I'm not in a place where I can get a shot. When I saw this butterfly moth, I also saw at least one more, maybe two. Of course, they were nowhere near enough for me to get a shot. So, I waited and waited, and while I waited, I was practically eaten alive by mosquitoes. Finally, they came closer, and they kept coming back...good thing since, like hummingbirds, they keep hovering without landing while they drink. I needed every chance I could get. This is one of two that I managed to capture.
Image photographed in Massachusetts.
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July 31st, 2021
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Comments (18)
Brian Tada
Returning to admire again this special in-flight capture with stunning colors and details, Linda!
Robert Tubesing
I love these two photos, Linda. Hummingbird moths are one of my favorite things to photograph. Two years ago, I found several in a country garden buzzing around a group of butterfly bushes. They were there again last year, but only for a few days. Your two captures are of remarkable quality.
Linda Bonaccorsi replied:
A really appreciate that Robert. They are a really special sighting for me.
Robert Tubesing
A wonderful job on getting this great image. I know how hard they are to photograph! l/f
Susan Buscho
I have seen these moths but never knew what they were. Now I do. Thanks for your great photo of them!
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