Maria Mazo, PPSA
July 2026 - Six Spot Burnet Moth
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About the Image(s)
For this month's image, I chose this photograph of a six-spot burnet moth, which is quite easy to find on flowers at this time of year.
EXIF data:
Shutter speed: 1/320 sec
Aperture: f/6.3
ISO: 1000
Camera: Canon R6 Mark III
Lens: Canon RF 100mm Macro
This image is a focus stack created from ten focus-bracketed exposures.
9 comments posted
Maria, here again you took advantage of the photo stacking feature of the camera. I am kind of puzzled about the fact that one of the anthenas is not sharp in focus. It seems to be the one closer to the lens the same as the front right leg. I just wonder if it is stacking artefact, or the stack started further into the insect. Anyway, it is an interesting insect and very colorful. It is not a critter available in the USA, only in Europe. Posted: 07/07/2026 13:23:14
Hi Isaac,
Thank you for your comment.
The blurred antenna is a result of where the camera started the focus bracketing sequence. It isn't always easy to achieve the best results when shooting handheld, and in this case, I think it was my mistake. I was so focused on getting the wings and the eye perfectly sharp that I didn't notice the front antenna. That's actually where I should have started the focus sequence to ensure that everything was in focus from front to back.
It's all part of the learning process, and I'll definitely keep that in mind next time. Posted: 07/16/2026 07:40:28
Thank you for your comment.
The blurred antenna is a result of where the camera started the focus bracketing sequence. It isn't always easy to achieve the best results when shooting handheld, and in this case, I think it was my mistake. I was so focused on getting the wings and the eye perfectly sharp that I didn't notice the front antenna. That's actually where I should have started the focus sequence to ensure that everything was in focus from front to back.
It's all part of the learning process, and I'll definitely keep that in mind next time. Posted: 07/16/2026 07:40:28
This is a striking image Maria, with great colours. Interesting that we see 6 spots all on one side - are there 6 or the left side too?
It is sharp where it needs to be - although I can't quite work out what's happening to the front right leg at the end. Gook image never-the-less. Posted: 07/09/2026 14:51:38
It is sharp where it needs to be - although I can't quite work out what's happening to the front right leg at the end. Gook image never-the-less. Posted: 07/09/2026 14:51:38
Hi Adrian,
Thank you for your comment.
This moth is a particularly beautiful species because of its striking red colour. Most moths, at least here in Spain, tend to be shades of brown, so this one really stands out. It has six black spots on each wing, which make it even more attractive.
I believe there are other varieties with fewer or more spots, and some also have a slightly more orange tone.
Posted: 07/16/2026 07:45:40
Thank you for your comment.
This moth is a particularly beautiful species because of its striking red colour. Most moths, at least here in Spain, tend to be shades of brown, so this one really stands out. It has six black spots on each wing, which make it even more attractive.
I believe there are other varieties with fewer or more spots, and some also have a slightly more orange tone.
Posted: 07/16/2026 07:45:40
Thanks for the info - interesting. It's one of the aspects I love with these groups! Posted: 07/16/2026 07:48:00
Thanks for the info - interesting. It's one of the aspects I love with these groups! Posted: 07/17/2026 18:30:18
Hi Maria - Another killer macro image! I just love seeing all the detail like the hairs on the body and the little claws at the ends of the legs, and of course the sheen and colors along the back. Posted: 07/16/2026 01:34:14
Hi Richard,
Thank you for your lovely comment. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed my image. Posted: 07/16/2026 07:47:12
Thank you for your lovely comment. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed my image. Posted: 07/16/2026 07:47:12
Hi Maria - I am charmed by the intentional and careful attention that you give to these tiny creatures such as this six-spot burnet moth. And then there's your ability to capture their microscopic features in such clear and distinct detail, texture and color. I particularly like how the red spots look like they've been painted on... lovely! Posted: 07/16/2026 18:46:44