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    Default Peppered moth caterlillar

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    Tripod Canon 1DX Canon 180mm macro ISO 10,000 1/400 sec f16
    I was doing a little gardening with my wife Pam and she found this caterpillar on a cherry tree. I was amazed at the camouflage of this little critter.
    I tried flash but it was very reflective hence the high ISO and daylight - or lack thereof!
    I hope I have the ID correct - I just googled it! John I am sure you will put me right if I am wrong.
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    Hi John
    Brilliant camo what ever. !
    Certainly a geometrid but they can be difficult from a photo. To be honest it doesn't look green enough or fat enough. I would go for Swallow Tail butnot 100% certain
    What length was it.?
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    Quote Originally Posted by John Robinson View Post
    Hi John
    Brilliant camo what ever. !
    Certainly a geometrid but they can be difficult from a photo. To be honest it doesn't look green enough or fat enough. I would go for Swallow Tail butnot 100% certain
    What length was it.?
    John
    Going from memory I'd say about 4cm.

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    That is some amazing camouflage.

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    I really had to look very carefully to find the caterpillar!! Amazing! Makes a nice natural and minimalist composition.

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    Hi Jonathan. Like the frame, BG and composition. The subject pose and camouflage is brilliant! TFS.

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    Miro

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    Hi Jonathan, One really has to look to find the caterpillar...very interesting capture. I like the overall composition as well - nicely done.

    Allen

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    Hi Jon. The twig mimicry is stunning! Also nice comp, sharpness, and background. Well done!

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    Thanks very much everyone, much appreciated.

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