# Hummingbird Moth Caterpillar (Snowberry Clearwing) + repost **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** macro-close-up\ **Created:** [September 15, 2023, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hummingbird-moth-caterpillar-snowberry-clearwing-repost/37070 "2023-09-15T19:42:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2023, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hummingbird-moth-caterpillar-snowberry-clearwing-repost/37070/1 "2023-09-15T19:42:20Z")
I went back and tried some different shots for the stack. I think this is better. The head is sharper anyway. 😀 Four shot stack this time: ![Hummingbird Moth Caterpillar 4a](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/7/4/74b867f5d99997261cb828200642412626d0049f.jpeg) Original: ![Hummingbird Moth Caterpillar 4.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/9/a/9abb259355691884518fcb7aa3c38d48358b313a.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description I saw our coral honeysuckle was hosting one more of these caterpillars. I noticed it as I was about to leave for another shoot so tried a fairly quick focus stack. I had to raise my tripod to close to full height and use a step stool to shoot it. I liked the pose and how this shows the caterpillar’s underside is brown. ### Specific Feedback This is a three image focus stack which didn’t didn’t get the whole bugger sharp but fairly close I think. Any thoughts on that? Would this be a keeper for you? ### Technical Details Canon 7D mark II, Sigma 150mm macro, 1.4x teleconverter, 580 EX II Speedlite, Angler diffuser, tripod ISO 400, f14, 1/250s Stacking done in photoshop. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Freeman](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/shirley_freeman/32/11361_2.png) [@Shirley\_Freeman](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Shirley_Freeman)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2023, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hummingbird-moth-caterpillar-snowberry-clearwing-repost/37070/2 "2023-09-15T19:48:34Z")
It’s close enough sharp for me, Allen. I still haven’t done any focus stacking. Just don’t have that much time to set up with all that I have going on. Something to learn later in life maybe. Anyway, I love the position you caught him in! Really neat. And that BG makes him stand out nicely. The leaf partly gone tells what he has be doing. ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2023, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hummingbird-moth-caterpillar-snowberry-clearwing-repost/37070/3 "2023-09-15T22:43:52Z")
The level of detail works for me, Allen and that is one killer pose you caught! ---
**Author:** ![Diane\_Miller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/diane_miller/32/27391_2.png) [@Diane\_Miller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Diane_Miller)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2023, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hummingbird-moth-caterpillar-snowberry-clearwing-repost/37070/4 "2023-09-15T23:07:54Z")
Amazing acrobatics!! And a good stack for being in a rush. I love the detail in those little feet hanging on! I love the color, composition and BG! ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_Friel](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mike_friel/32/28003_2.png) [@Mike\_Friel](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mike_Friel)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2023, 4:45am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hummingbird-moth-caterpillar-snowberry-clearwing-repost/37070/5 "2023-09-16T04:45:20Z")
I really like the “three munches later” version, Allen. Lovely to have your garden hosting the life cycle of this great moth. With a bit of luck you may find the pupa later too.