Thursday, April 29, 2010

Art of disguise - Part 7

The Cream-striped Owl Moth is sitting so still that it is easy to walk past and not notice.

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42 comments:

  1. DianeApril 29, 2010 at 12:24 AM

    You must have VERY sharp eyes but what a beautiful moth and it does look like an owl. Diane

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  2. Firefly the Travel GuyApril 29, 2010 at 12:40 AM

    I would not have spotted that one either. I love the "eyes" on his back.

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  3. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 29, 2010 at 1:12 AM

    A persons eyes become adjusted to picking these things up Diane. :)

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  4. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 29, 2010 at 1:13 AM

    Just some practice Jonker and then you will find them easily too. :)

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  5. This Is My Blog - fishing guyApril 29, 2010 at 5:55 AM

    Joan: What a great eye you have, I didn't see anything until you went in closer.

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  6. blog with no nameApril 29, 2010 at 6:09 AM

    Wow Joan, you sure have a knack for seeing the smallest things... great shot! Oh yes, I wanted to say that your profile pic is very nice, you have a really nice smile that brings on warm and fuzzy feelings... take care and maybe see you in person sometime!!

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  7. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 29, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    The perfect disguise hey Tom? These insects are fantastic.

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  8. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 29, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    Thanks Mike but there is not much I do not see when I go out looking for bugs. :)

    That is very sweet of you. Yes, I do hope you come over with Gaelyn the next time. I see you have changed your avatar too. What a cute picture. I do not have any of my childhood.

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  9. AndreaApril 29, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    Wonderful!!!
    There is something similar in Italy too,but this one have a more interesting "design". :)

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  10. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 29, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    Thanks Andrea. There are many kinds of owl moths here too but not all are as easy to find as this one was. :) I am sure yo have some of the same ones there too.

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  11. Craver ViiApril 29, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    Bashful, aren't they? And yet so pretty, when you look at them up close.

    Speaking of looking at them up close, it is nice to see your smiling face as a profile pic. You have kindness behind your eyes. :-)

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  12. JoApril 29, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    Wow Joan;) you do have sharp eyes. And I too, love that I can see you now. Good profile pic. I hope we can meet up sometime.

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  13. UnknownApril 29, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    You never cease to amaze me! How did you see that little bugger? Very awesome - great photos and a lovely little fellow.

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  14. LeedraApril 29, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    Guess that is a survival technique.

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  15. Diane AZApril 29, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    Fun how you let it come more into view with each picture. I love the "eyes."

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  16. GaelynApril 29, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    You are so good, and the moth magnificent. With those big eyes I'm surprised it didn't see you coming. ;-)
    Thanks for sharing your beautiful face with everyone. Now for something a little more up to date maybe. Hugs girlfriend!

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  17. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 29, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    Thanks for the kind words Craver. :) I thought it about time to make a change.

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  18. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 29, 2010 at 10:43 PM

    Thanks Jo. Yes, I hope we can meet up too. You must let me know when you are going to be down south again.

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  19. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 29, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    How wonderful to see you back Krista. I missed you!! :)

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  20. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 29, 2010 at 10:45 PM

    Wonderful to hear from you too Leedra. Yes, such a perfect disguise will keep him quite safe.

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  21. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 29, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    Thanks Diane. That is what I call hiding in plain sight. :)

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  22. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 29, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    Thanks Gaelyn. This one was quite happy to sit there while I took the pictures.

    That is about as up to date as you are going to get. You know me by now. :)

    Hugs!!

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  23. AnonymousApril 30, 2010 at 2:43 AM

    It looks so much or reminds me so much of the Buckeye Butterfly with the big eyes.

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  24. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 30, 2010 at 4:23 AM

    Thanks Abe. I am sure you have a few species which is similar to this as they are found worl-wide.

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  25. WendyApril 30, 2010 at 4:46 AM

    O WOW, what a beautiful moth!!! I love the pattern and colours on those wings! Your last picture is really showing it :)

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  26. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 30, 2010 at 5:04 AM

    Thanks Leeloo. Love your pretty avatar too even though he has such an "attitude". LOL!!

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  27. ZaneApril 30, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    Reminds me of the 1st World War. Ok I am not that old and did not fight in the trenches. The airplanes were called tiger moths and had round insignias on the wings.

    It is a wonderful series with a crafty subject. I love the eyes on the wings.

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  28. MaryApril 30, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    Great post, Joan--love the way you gradually reveal the moth. I was suspicious of the faint white "V" shape in the first photo, but only because you said that there was a moth hiding in the grass--no way I would have spotted it without knowing.

    Thank you for your consistently delightful entries; it is such a treat to come to your blog. We have a decorated Christmas ornament made from a Monkey Orange--a gift from a relative who shops where they have crafts from around the world.

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  29. Willie a.k.a ReptozApril 30, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    Wow. the butterfly can really hide itself.

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  30. Rambling WoodsMay 1, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    Wow..I had to look twice..You have a great eye Joan....Michelle

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  31. MaryMay 2, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    Whenever you announce "art of disguise" I start scanning the photo! I couldn't find it at all in the first photo. It is very pretty!

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  32. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 2, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    Now you know where the planes got their names from Zane. :) Thanks.

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  33. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 2, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    Thanks Mary. I am always amazed at how nature has made these creatures in order for them to survive.

    That Christmas decoration sure has come a long way. :)

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  34. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 2, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    Thanks for visiting and commenting Willie. The perfect disguise. :)

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  35. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 2, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    Thanks Michelle. Just practice and you will find them easily too. :)

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  36. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 2, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    LOL!! It is an interesting series Mary. Wish I was able to find more this past summer but we had too much rain to be able to get out there to look for them. :)

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  37. UnknownMay 3, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    Fantastic!

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  38. BeckyMay 3, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    I certainly can see where the Owl moth gets it's name. I LOVE it!
    B.

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  39. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 3, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    Thanks Jose.

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  40. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 3, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    Thanks Becky. Some of our moths are more beautiful than the butterflies.

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  41. myonlyphotoMay 11, 2010 at 7:38 PM

    lol I had to think twice.
    Have a good night my friend.
    Anna :)

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  42. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 11, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    Thanks Anna. Sometimes these insects astound me when I find them as they are so well disguised right out in the open under my nose. :)

    Hope you slept well too. :)

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