Deaths Head Hawk Moth

[GOLDENORFE]

a few shots of deaths head caterpiller, approx 4-5 inch long.
hope you like them
phil


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thanks for looking.
phil
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goldenorfe/

[LaurelAnne]

[quote=GOLDENORFE]a few shots of deaths head caterpiller, approx 4-5 inch long.
hope you like them
phil

What an incredibly beautiful creature! Thank you for sharing! :clap

Laurel

[The Curious Camel]

Breathtaking shots.

peace, gail

[Andy]

First one, holy moly - GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!

[grimace]

First one, holy moly - GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!

Couldn't agree more. Great shot!!

[Lord Vetinari]

Wonderful shots Phil - looks like a cute alien dog with that tail thing.
Brian V.

[GOLDENORFE]

thanks for comments, appreciated.
cant wait to see the moth, have got 24 pupae!
phil
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goldenorfe/

[obecanobe]

Great captures :clap
What an amazing creature.

[cyclejoc]

[QUOTE=GOLDENORFE]a few shots of deaths head caterpiller, approx 4-5 inch long.
hope you like them
phil


Great shots Phil! It looks like a Weiner Dog. Great details. Thanks for sharing.

[tlee]

Wonderful shots Phil - looks like a cute alien dog with that tail thing.
Brian V.


:agree

[EarthDog]

These are, by far, the best shots I've seen in this forum, so far. :clap Really outstanding work. And a very interesting subject. I didn't know there were any caterpillars that have tails.

[canon400d]

These are, by far, the best shots I've seen in this forum, so far. :clap Really outstanding work. And a very interesting subject. I didn't know there were any caterpillars that have tails.

Absolutely amazing Phil. The first thing that came into my mind when I saw the first shot was the shape of a dog. Can't wait to see what the moth looks like.
Regards
Bob

[matasa]

Beautiful shots! :clap:clap:clap

[teamracephotos]

Absolutely amazing Phil. The first thing that came into my mind when I saw the first shot was the shape of a dog. Can't wait to see what the moth looks like.
Regards
Bob


I have never seen anything like that. All are fantastic, but the last one grabbed me… the light is different, and the position of it's head reminded me of a Shar Pei dog. Thanks for sharing! MM

[Skippy]

a few shots of deaths head caterpiller, approx 4-5 inch long.
hope you like them
phil

thanks for looking.
phil
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goldenorfe/

Gawwwwwwwwd I missed this post.......sorry Phil.
How cool is that tail :clap it's like a puppy!
What is the purpose of that little appendage? Do you know?
I've never seen anything like it :wow

That is one amazing looking Caterpillar Phil, ya lucky buggar :thumb

... Skippy :D
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[blacksmith]

Wow, perfect lighting and composition, great color and detail as well. A great tail made your shot perfect.

I like all these shots, really!

Dear!

[GOLDENORFE]

thanks for comments everyone, appreciated. natures great isnt it.
no real reason for a caterpiller to have a tail is there?

cant wag it! can it.

philhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/goldenorfe/

[ront]

WOW, Phil, excellent pictures!! I certainly have some learning to do, but with inspiration like this, it should be easier.

Can I ask what your set up and equipment is for these pictures?

Thanks, Ron

[Jack'll do]

Incredible set Phil. Gorgeous colors and marking wonderfully captured. BTW does he fetch and sit up and beg? :D

[GOLDENORFE]

thanks Ron & Jack glad you like them.
phil
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goldenorfe/