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very, very fast insect
Robin59

very, very fast insect (Macroglossum stellatarum)

even 1/800 s is not short enough to freeze the movement of the wings
Habitat
garden
Location
Stolberg/NRW/Germany
Scientific name
Macroglossum stellatarum
Equipment used
Olympus EM1 + 70-300 mm
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Geez Alfred! Where have you been guy?

A beautiful image of this Hawk-moth.
 
Very impressive, Alfred! I know from experience, this is NOT an easy shot to get!
Great eye, smashing detail ... just super!!!
 

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Invertebrates
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