Thursday, 26th May 2011
Oleander Hawk-Moth
by Aloke Sahu
I found this beautiful moth one cold morning in Savannakhet, Southern Laos. One of the few moths that has incredibly beautiful wing colours and patterns more commonly associated with butterflies, it was probably attracted by the fragrant jasmine blooms in the area. The larvae of this species is just as attractive.
Equipment: Canon EOS 7D, Sigma 180mm f/3.5 Macro HSM, 20mm Kenko Extension tube
Aloke Sahu
I'm an amateur photographer hoping to go pro, but I don't know just how to go about doing that. I love nature - I'm fascinated by life and its intricate and complex workings - and I love its Creator, whose imagination is well beyond ours. God has given me the opportunity to live in, and visit several countries in Southeast Asia, and I'm grateful for the experiences I've had in each country, not to mention the numerous photo-opportunities that I took on with delight.
Website: alokethebloke.deviantart.com
Oleander Hawk-Moth by Aloke Sahu was photo of the day on Thursday, 26th May 2011. It is tagged Macro, Moth. You can leave a comment below.
20 Comments
Justin Reznick
That is unbelievable. The background is flawless too. Submit this to photo contests. It’s a winner IMO!
Bud Morris
I I think you are showing us what must have inspired the USA’s stealth plane design!
Bud Morris
I think I see what must have inspired the USA’s Stealth plane design!
blackmagdalene
UAUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
fantastica very great
Ruben Vicente
wow! Amazing moth, never seen nothing like it! Great light and contrasting background. Congrats!
Wanda Krack
Beautiful moth and nice capture.
art x
wonderful shot
Tilana Stander
Awesome, never seen something like that!
Pat
Congratulations on a beautiful photo!
Myka
Cool! great work my friend!
Ellen Joyce
Congrats, Aloke! ;-p
Neil
Astonishing.
Marie Dunphy Harding
Super camouflageilistic!
Jacqueline Deely
Absolutely gorgeous image. Go pro if you can for sure!
Rome Demabildo
wow,, really nice aloke
Laura Milholland
Masterful capture of this wonderful creature. Congratulations.
Sarita
Many Congratulations, Aloke
You are super talented….Very proud of you.
love
joy solina
it’s so beautiful! you’re really good at this, aloke! congratulations!
Rashid Mukoon
Great alien ,but beautiful picture
Anna Capaldi
Bravo to you for grabbing your camera and doing the capture. I never would have seen an Oleander Hawk-Moth if it weren’t for you and your passion!