101 Dalmatians mating


Posted by Herman Blockx on Thu Feb 24, 2005 5:17 am

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Another summershot; these are mating moths, called White Ermines (Spilosoma lubricipeda) from the fam. Arctiidae ; found these guys on a piece of wasteland , next to my garden,
Nikon D1, 90 mm macro; tripod, f24, ss. 2 sec, natural llight; did some blurring on the bg in PS,
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by Carol Clarke on Thu Feb 24, 2005 6:25 am
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This is the 'Push Me - Pull You' from Dr. Doolittle isn't it Herman?? :wink:

What a beautiful Moth and I can see where their name comes from! Very nice shot. 8) 8) 8) :D
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by D7avid on Thu Feb 24, 2005 6:26 am
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So much for eye contact..great behavior shot of some stunning moths
 

by Wil Hershberger on Thu Feb 24, 2005 12:42 pm
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Wonderful capture of a natural history moment. The comp and details are wonderful.
Very well done,
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by Alan Melle on Thu Feb 24, 2005 1:18 pm
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Beautiful moths and a wonderful image!
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by Mike Moats on Thu Feb 24, 2005 2:53 pm
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Hey Herman, beautiful shot. :) Excellent details, and great contrast with the white on green. Nice work!! :D
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by Tom Whelan on Thu Feb 24, 2005 11:49 pm
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Fine shot- I think I've seen a similar N American moth in this family.
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by Lisa Gimber on Fri Feb 25, 2005 3:21 am
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Just Beautiful!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D

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by AForns on Fri Feb 25, 2005 5:15 pm
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Beautifully presented and striking !!!! Sure like your garden 8) 8)

I'm sure this bug has a problem knowing if it is coming or going!!! :shock: 8) 8)
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by Michael Brown on Fri Feb 25, 2005 5:30 pm
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C'mon Herman, ............... give me something with a nit in it will ya!! :)
Stunning, over the top shot.
Perfect!!!

Thanks for posting Herman!
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