White-lined Sphinx by cjwhite

White-lined Sphinx

A pretty moth today, instead of a butterfly. This is my first capture of one of these. I wanted a shot of it flying. They hover like hummingbirds. I kept walking toward it to get it to fly. I got a couple of not so good shots. Around the fourth try, it decided it had had enough of me and flew across the field. :0)

Thank you for your lovely comments and faves on my recent pics! It means so much to me! :0)
Nice, crisp and clear. I didn't know they hovered!
August 23rd, 2012  
one good looking moth !!!
August 23rd, 2012  
Pretty
August 23rd, 2012  
Awesome detail and brilliant colour. Fantastic capture.
August 23rd, 2012  
Really nice lines on this moth. Good capture!
August 23rd, 2012  
So pretty and such great detail. It almost looks like he has fuzz.
August 23rd, 2012  
Wow - he's a new one for me - what marvelous detail you got. Love the lines and the color - you can even feel the texture. Great job. Fav for sure.
August 23rd, 2012  
They just won't cooperate when you want them to, will they? But a beautiful capture of this one sitting still, nonetheless.
August 23rd, 2012  
Great clarity. Beautiful capture of this moth. It has been a while since I have seen this type of moth.
August 23rd, 2012  
Excellent close up. Fave.
August 23rd, 2012  
gorgeous shot
August 23rd, 2012  
Such a wonderful capture, instant fav ♥
August 23rd, 2012  
Beautiful shot, it looks so furry/stroke able
August 23rd, 2012  
Wow! So much detail in this capture. And the Sphinx is so pretty.
August 23rd, 2012  
Stunning detail.
August 23rd, 2012  
Lovely close up
August 23rd, 2012  
Gorgeous! You have such clarity in your shots - what lens are you using?
August 23rd, 2012  
Terrific capture! You catch the greatest details in the butterflies and moths! Thanks for sharing - I am enjoying them so very much!
August 23rd, 2012  
Wow, awesome shot!
August 23rd, 2012  
Another stunning shot. The datail is so clear. I have just watched a tv programme about moths. I never realised there were so many different types of moth. FAV !
August 23rd, 2012  
Beautiful shot.
August 23rd, 2012  
Amazing shot
August 23rd, 2012  
@timandelke Thank you! I'm using my Canon 75-300mm zoom lens.
August 23rd, 2012  
Lovely capture! Great detail & dof!
August 23rd, 2012  
amazing shot!!!!!!!!
August 24th, 2012  
This moth is beautiful. Love the patterns on its wings. Fantastic capture!
August 24th, 2012  
Very handsome.
August 24th, 2012  
Awesome.Beautiful details
August 24th, 2012  
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