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The Hummingbird Hawk-Moth
Lens: Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX DG Camera: K-5 Photo Location: In my garden ISO: 400 Aperture: F8 
Posted By: Ducatigaz, 09-14-2015, 09:49 AM

This moth resembles a hummingbird as it flies rapidly between plants and hovers to feed over tubular flowers .

These shot were taken using manual focus [I tried auto focus and ended up with no keepers]. K-5/Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX DG,manual focus and handheld.












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09-14-2015, 09:11 PM   #2
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Wow, impressive... very sharp, excellent exposures.
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