Caterpillar in the rain (Dot Moth)

Paul Iddon

This caterpillar isn't enjoying the wet weather sweeping across the North West today - makes it hard for them I'm sure. I think it is the larva of the Dot Moth Melanchra persicariae.

Exif:

Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 70D
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Image Date: 2013-09-06 14:12:57 +0000
Focal Length: 100mm
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure Time: 0.040 s (1/25)
ISO equiv: 320
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No (enforced)
Orientation: Normal
Color Space: sRGB
GPS Coordinate: undefined, undefined
Creator: Paul Iddon
Copyright: Paul Iddon - A View of the UK







Paul.

basflt

whatever it is , it makes a beautiful image

Paul Iddon

Thank you Bas, very kind

Paul.

IPClark

Lovely shot mate. He does look very glum indeed

Paul Iddon

Glum, yeah. I guess I would be if a raindrop as big as what they must be were to land on my bonce, heheh!

Cheers dude.

Paul.

Lord Vetinari

Love the light/composition
Brian v.

Paul Iddon

Thank you Brian

Paul.