Dull & boring moth

NOT! 99% certain it's a Barred Sallow, my only capture in the moth trap the other night.
7 images cleverly stacked in camera by the Oly TG5. Very slight crop only & better on black if you have time and/or inclination.
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[Mark Prince]

Excellent macro, great detail. I have got a TG5, got it for water proofness. Think I'll have to try the macro function. Fav.

[Islambad]

Love the way he is looking at you - as if to say 'You #@!$ trapping me here!'

[Jesika]

@markp Thanks, Mark. I hope to test Tuffy's water abilities in tadpole hunting next spring. The stacking is in the macro menu, as is X44.4 magnification - just a step too far for me so far, but maybe I haven't tried it on the right subject.
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[Jesika]

@islambad Thanks, but he's perfectly safe with me, hid himself in a full planter to wait the day away.
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[Beryl Lloyd]

Stunning macro - great detail and clarity ,love that eye looking at you ! fav

[Lena Nau]

Great macro, full of details. I get as surprised every time how hairy they are. Like hairstyle ;)

[Islambad]

@jesika2 Awww!!

[Margo Sayer]

Phenomenal detail, excellent!

[Peter Day]

some shot

[JoeV]

The design on the wings looks very neat.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

another great image - it is alive?

[Jesika]

@beryl Thanks, Beryl, the in-camera stacking is brilliant.
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[Jesika]

@lenanau Thank you, Lena, they are astonishing little insects, aren't they and some have ridiculous "hair does!"
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[Jesika]

@s4sayer Thanks, Margo, little Oly did well with this very friendly moth
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[Jesika]

@peterday Thanks, Peter, I'm happy with this one
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[Jesika]

@joev He's lost a few scales but not enough to detract from his wing pattern. Thanks, Joe
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[Jesika]

@koalagardens Thank you very much. Yes, he's alive. Trapping doesn't hurt them, they hide in egg boxes if they can't find their way back out of the trap. Then they are photographed & released into thick foliage so they can rest safely until nightfall.
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[Dreich]

Not boring to me-never see them here

[Jesika]

@steveandkerry Thanks. I was of course attempting to be facetious as "everybody Knows" that moths are dull, boring, grey or bown drab little insects. I've had a disappointing mothing season so this solitary moth was a delightful surprise. Even better he was very friendly (or tired) and posed beautifully for many photos. The TG5 focus stacking allows a revelation of detail. You might not get this moth, but I bet you've had Merveille du jour - envy!
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[Dreich]

@jesika2 Yes that's true- a nice one yesterday, I usually get a few most years.

[Milanie]

What terrific focus on this close-up.

[Jesika]

@milaniet Thanks, Milanie, the little Oly does a wonderful job.
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