I took this with my iPhone, while i was shopping for perennials (most are 50% now) …I never saw the moth until i uploaded images i had snapped while shopping. I was shocked! Lucky me.
making it up as i go
amy begun saab ~life as i see it. a Vermonter deeply entrenched in Alabama dirt…so i plant flowers.
Gorgeous!!
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Thank you, Jo! ~amy
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Its a beautiful shot!!
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Reblogged this on TheresaOMalley and commented:
Beautiful. ☺️
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Excellent shot. A fine reward for shopping for sunflowers. Is that a banded sunflower moth?
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Yes, that is how i thought of it, as a reward! I’ve no idea the name of the moth, but whatever type it may be, it sure was fast for me not to notice! Thank you for the compliment. ~amy
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How absolutely GORGEOUS! 🙂
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How absolutely lucky! The moth appeared without me noticing. IT was a gift when i uploaded it at home. Thank you so much. ~amy
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that’s like a story-book picture come to life! wonderful!
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Wow, what a compliment! Thank you so much. ~amy
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Loved the image, but your title takes the cake. 🙂
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Oh, i’m so flattered you liked the title. I always have fun trying to come up with something that makes me smile & you’re the first to compliment me on a title, Aiden! Thank you so much. ~amy
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You take amazing pictures…and with an iPhone too!! That’s talent.
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This would’ve been a pretty shot even without the moth. Of course, it lends something to that open area. Nice pic!
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Thank you. I was composing the image, leaving enough of the perfect contrast of blue sky to the yellow petals…as luck would have it, i had a self-centered moth wishing to be photographed. Had i planned it…never would have happened. Thank you! ~amy
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Oh you are kidding me?! That is too good … what a wonderful pic. Jealous me ..
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Ha! I’ve decide the only reason for my ‘luck’ was that the moth wished to be photographed. Had it been my choice, he surely would have been a blur! Yes, i was lucky! And i did rejoice in it! ~amy
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What a wonderful ‘chance’ shot! Sometimes the unexpected really can add another dimension to an image. The sunflower is beautiful in itself, but the visiting creature lends a real ‘living image’ perspective. Wonderful 🙂
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Thank you so much, Peggy! I was very grateful for the fast shutter speed on my iPhone because i never noticed any movement while composing the sunflower, that stood high over head. ~amy
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Wonderful! I kept missing the little critters yesterday…. 😉
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Perhaps my success lies in the fact that it was the moth’s choice to be photographed? 🙂 Thank you. ~amy
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Ooh, very nice!
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Thank you! ~amy
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Lovely! I just scheduled a post for tomorrow morning on a remarkably similar theme. Then I came to my reader and saw your picture. Funny coincidence. Look for “Bee” in the morning.
– Chris
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Thank you, Chris! I will certainly look for your bee! ~amy
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My kind of pic. Thanks for sharing.
Bruce
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Thank you for your compliment, Bruce. ~amy
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fantastic catch!!
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ah, so lucky, was i! Thank you. ~amy
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So perfect! Unexpected makes it more delightful I’m sure.
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Thank you, that is exactly how i felt about it at the time of uploading it. You should have heard me screaming throughout my house to show everyone. 🙂 ~amy
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Lol I can imagine 🙂
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And I was just about to ask what camera you used, haha! Guess I need to upgrade…..
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iPhones can be fantastic if the light is agreeable…they can even beat my Nikon at times. ~amy
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Fabulous find!
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It was! I couldn’t quite believe i didn’t see it as it came in…it must have been a blur to my eye, but not the shutter on my camera! Thank you, Jan! ~amy
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Wow, amazing pic!
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Thank you so much! I was very lucky with that great surprise! ~amy
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Haha that moth is such a poser
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That he must have been! He was a great stunner! Thank you, David. ~amy
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Wow!
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Yes! Thanks, Francis! ~amy
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I love those pleasant surprises!
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Oh, me too! What a gift it was for me! ~amy
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Nice!!
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Thanks, John. ~amy
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