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Published: 2011-06-03 16:01:20 +0000 UTC; Views: 4727; Favourites: 304; Downloads: 0
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Description I dislike using monochrome because I think colours are really important in photography, but since the colours on the original photo looked a bit boring, I thought I might as well convert it to monochrome. And this is the result.

The moth on the photo is real, but it's dead (it has been for several years now). Diameter of it's wings is cca 16 cm/6 in. Its colours originally look like this [link]
I wanted to take photos of this guy since I caught it, but the photos never turned out the way I wanted.

When I was younger, I've read a horror story about moths. It was something about a huge moth flying into some girls bedroom and sucking out her soul and replacing it with somebody else's (probably a witch or something) and it scared the shit out of me. Whenever I see a huge moth like this, it scares me, but it also fascinates me so I always try to catch them so they can't take somebody's soul.


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Comments: 57

balamber [2014-03-09 22:34:04 +0000 UTC]

The moth you have is an Antheraea yamamai. These creatures is harmless because the genus saturniidae usually have no mouth organs so the are uncapable of feeding.
By the way the picture is very beautiful

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ScarletteDeath In reply to balamber [2014-03-17 01:34:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the info and the compliment. The fear is irrational, so I still find them creepy, but it's good to know.

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NPC-Dion [2012-05-03 04:04:55 +0000 UTC]

mh i actually like the monochrome effect and the picture but oh well, I like them better when they're undamaged and alive xD

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LuciaConstantin [2011-12-10 22:04:07 +0000 UTC]

hello! you've been featured in here -> an offering

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MissUnfortunate [2011-12-09 04:37:34 +0000 UTC]

Featured: [link]



Have a lovely day! x

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Gbbogner [2011-09-11 13:00:01 +0000 UTC]

wow ! wonderful photo, nice colour and perspective ! I just love it

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ScarletteDeath In reply to Gbbogner [2011-09-14 10:23:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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BojanPapic [2011-08-26 12:42:57 +0000 UTC]

Please accept submission of this piece to You will find it in your messages (might be older ones).
It will make a great addition to our group gallery.
Make sure You visit us, best regards!

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Silver-Guild [2011-07-26 16:44:51 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful shot. I love the depth of focus, and I think the monochrome really works

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ScarletteDeath In reply to Silver-Guild [2011-07-28 14:30:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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Silver-Guild In reply to ScarletteDeath [2011-07-28 15:31:52 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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WolfDoom [2011-07-18 14:48:45 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that's a really interesting story! Moths are actually one of my favorite animals.
I'm not a photographer, so I don't have anything really of interest to say, but I really love the monotone color scheme for this. It really captures the delicateness of the wings.

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ScarletteDeath In reply to WolfDoom [2011-07-21 21:11:14 +0000 UTC]

They creep me out.
I'm glad you like it!

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michelemoua15808 [2011-07-14 05:07:02 +0000 UTC]

lol i love your story
i would be scared too
wow amazing photography and moth

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ScarletteDeath In reply to michelemoua15808 [2011-07-14 06:47:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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NikolasBrummer [2011-07-06 19:30:02 +0000 UTC]

Your beautiful deviation has been featured in the monthly NewsArticle of #TheMagicTouch [link]
Enjoy it!

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erin-margaret [2011-06-13 00:30:51 +0000 UTC]

i love your story

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ScarletteDeath In reply to erin-margaret [2011-06-13 10:50:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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Lindethiel [2011-06-05 09:25:47 +0000 UTC]

This is stunning! And you shouldn't be afraid of them, they're very gentle. I think Moths are one of those special creatures, like wolves, whales, eagles and elephants. They're sacred, in a sort of other-worldly way, that's how I see them anyway.

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ScarletteDeath In reply to Lindethiel [2011-06-05 12:39:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!
I understand they're only confused by the artificial lighting but I still dislike them when they fly straight into my face. And then there's this creepy thing when they "walk" and flap their wings. It's a bit disturbing for me and I can't think of them as sacred, sorry.

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SaraJ3an [2011-06-04 20:29:18 +0000 UTC]

Hello,
I would love to submit this to a new group #monochromaticphotos !
I hope you consider joining as well, we accept all kinds of monochrome photography

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ScarletteDeath In reply to SaraJ3an [2011-06-05 12:34:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the invitation, I'll definitely check it out!
Good luck with the group!

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capricordestin [2011-06-04 11:58:02 +0000 UTC]

Amazing, a wonderful story behind it. I must say I like it a lot in monochrome! Also, the details on the wings of that moth are fascinating.

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ScarletteDeath In reply to capricordestin [2011-06-05 12:13:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it!

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capricordestin In reply to ScarletteDeath [2011-06-05 12:34:03 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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OliviaMichalski [2011-06-04 11:20:03 +0000 UTC]

WOW.

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ScarletteDeath In reply to OliviaMichalski [2011-06-05 12:13:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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chryssalis [2011-06-04 09:44:49 +0000 UTC]

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ScarletteDeath In reply to chryssalis [2011-06-05 12:12:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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tayaiv [2011-06-04 04:50:00 +0000 UTC]

Love

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ScarletteDeath In reply to tayaiv [2011-06-05 12:12:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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xxkikimichelle7x [2011-06-04 00:08:22 +0000 UTC]

This is a lovely picture, the color shot wouldn't have done it as much justice... and it plays a wonderful part in telling the story.

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ScarletteDeath In reply to xxkikimichelle7x [2011-06-05 12:11:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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miontre [2011-06-03 20:54:34 +0000 UTC]

This is very nice! I like the way how you've focused on the moth and not anything else. I reckon the monochrome looks good, too

Whenever I see a huge moth like this, it scares me, but it also fascinates me so I always try to catch them so they can't take somebody's soul.
Aw, thats so nice of you

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ScarletteDeath In reply to miontre [2011-06-05 12:11:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!
Deep inside, I have superhero instincts.

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miontre In reply to ScarletteDeath [2011-06-06 00:10:10 +0000 UTC]

Yes, yes, they should hopefully develop a comic one day
Moth Girl, Scarlette Woman, Crazy Bug Swatter, something of the like

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ScarletteDeath In reply to miontre [2011-06-07 20:44:48 +0000 UTC]

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MarinaCoric [2011-06-03 19:40:07 +0000 UTC]

Koja je to priča? Zvuči mi jaaaako zanimljivo.

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ScarletteDeath In reply to MarinaCoric [2011-06-05 11:38:44 +0000 UTC]

Viktoria Faust Leptirica. Ima zanimljive kratke priče.

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MarinaCoric In reply to ScarletteDeath [2011-06-05 12:14:25 +0000 UTC]

Hvala, zapisat Δ‡u si to negdi.

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Limeclaw [2011-06-03 19:39:35 +0000 UTC]

Your amazing work has been featured here:
[link] Enjoy.

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MladenKesic [2011-06-03 18:08:40 +0000 UTC]

You did the right thing

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ScarletteDeath In reply to MladenKesic [2011-06-05 11:36:04 +0000 UTC]

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Saffella [2011-06-03 18:04:58 +0000 UTC]

this is amazing... I'm afraid of moths but... this photo is amazing!

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ScarletteDeath In reply to Saffella [2011-06-05 11:35:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I dislike them myself. But only the smaller ones that come into your room and fry around like they own the place.

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Saffella In reply to ScarletteDeath [2011-06-05 14:13:38 +0000 UTC]

hehe I dislike big ones and small ones xD
especially when it fly to the lamp and dance like crazy... it is scary...

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ScarletteDeath In reply to Saffella [2011-06-07 20:51:13 +0000 UTC]

Agreed.

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Saffella In reply to ScarletteDeath [2011-06-08 09:49:53 +0000 UTC]

But once I captured one with my camera
Here it is: [link]
I think that moths have beautiful wings

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ScarletteDeath In reply to Saffella [2011-06-08 21:26:56 +0000 UTC]

I cringed a little.
Yup, I can't deny they're pretty.

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Saffella In reply to ScarletteDeath [2011-06-10 20:14:56 +0000 UTC]

Pretty but also scary... thats really strange
Btw I really like Your avatar!

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