Hawk moth on intense orange flower flicking pollen particles

[MacroLuv]

Continuing with intense orange flower series,
Just assuming... it blown the pollen partlices with the wings. (#2)
Both hand held and full frame.



Model Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Date/time original 08.10.2007 12:37:59
Shutter speed value 1/640 s
Aperture value f/5.6
ISO speed ratings ISO 200
Focal length 100 mm



Model Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Date/time original 08.10.2007 12:38:12
Shutter speed value 1/500 s
Aperture value f/5.6
ISO speed ratings ISO 200
Focal length 100 mm

[Bruce Williams]

Two excellent photos. I love the angle on pic1 - beautifully posed. Pic2 is interesting for the "cause and effect" factor.

Well done!

Bruce

[beetleman]

Excellent photos Nikola. They actually show how the wings are moving, Like Bruce asked (or Rik) about them moving in a "figure 8" pattern.

[MacroLuv]

Thanks guys.
If we have vehicles with flexible movable wings...
It must be much more efficient... but they are relatively small and light creatures... but there was some big and weighty flying dinosaurs... laws of physics, laws of physics...
Anyway, the controlling system (brain) is even bigger problem I guess.

[JoanYoung]

To excellent pictures Nikola. I think #2 showing the pollen is outstanding. A great capture.

[MacroLuv]

Thanks Joan.
I just do not stop photographing. So it happens that I catch such a moments.

[Matty]

Nothing to say ... Stupendous

[tpe]

Great stuff, very jelouse of the Hawk moth .

Tim

[MacroLuv]

Thanks Matty and Tim.
It was also from The Botanical Garden which is closed now and will be open to public from 1 April. (no kidding! )