Some of you may recall seeing this photo I took in Aug/2007. It's a Clearwing Hummingbird Moth- a real nifty little creature that is a combination of a moth, hummingbird and bumblebee. Actual size of these moths range from 1/2" to approx. 1" (1-2.5cm.). I have never seen one land- they are always on the go, making them fun (but a challenge) to photograph.

Taken with my K100D and Pentax FA*300/4.5, my all-time favourite Pentax lens.

I just received notification that it has won the Canadian Wildlife Federation Photo of the Year for 2007. Excellent prizes including a super-dooper HP printer. I can now print to 13x19" right at home.

[nulla]

Congratulations... well deserved


You must be over the moon.

[FHPhotographer]

Bravo, a thing of beauty really is a joy forever,
FHPhotographer

[roentarre]

Tom, glad that you still come back to the forum. Very well earned prize on this very shot.

Your posts are surely missed and this is really a feast of photography eye, skill and inspiration.

[cindy s]

Congratulation! Very nice capture!

[borno]

Congratulations Tom,
That is one great picture, nice to get some acknowledgement like that (free stuff is cool too!)

[rparmar]

So.... nice! Well done!

[weatherwise2]

What a beautiful creature. congratulations on getting this very difficult pictures.

[Leaf Fan]

I'm not usually a fan of insects photography but that is one awesome shot and to get a good photo of something that doesn't land....wow.

Well deserved recognition.

[davef]

Congratulations Tom.

[timbo13]

congratulations! I see these insects around my house and they are very small and fast moving, this is quite a capture!

[JMR]

Well done.

JMR

[regken]

Congrats Tom. Wish you would drop by more often.

[dsport]

Impressive, great shot.

[Taff]

WOW!!!....