the moth saga

[StvShoop]

i almost ran this guy over in my car, but i came back and carried him to my porch for a few photos.

he was a good subject, though the lighting was... night. at one point he crawled up to my shoe. i got maybe two shots of his wings spread out, and then it disappeared!

i looked all around for maybe 5 minutes, then went back inside to download the photos.
and then i found it again, hiding in my pant leg :shock:

so i got to work a little on my nonexistent lighting technique, yay.
the photos came out kind of lame, but it was fun.

 

[vonnagy]

we may have to dub you "the moth man". :shock: so did any bridges collapse around you lately?

 

[Corry]

Which reminds me. I have to return that movie....

I like the pics. How big was that thing?

 

[StvShoop]

"the moth man"

that did happen pretty close to where i live :shock:

it was like 3 inches from head to back of wings. i dont know how i didnt find it in my leg sooner. i thought it would hang around for a bit, but it left as soon as i put it outside.

 

[mrsid99]

Impressive shots under the conditions.