Luna Moth on Porch Railing Night in at the edge of a reed bed near Diani Beach

Luna Moth on Porch Railing Night

by Jacqueline Patel

Pale green wings of a luna moth rest against the weathered gray wood of a porch railing, their long tails draping over the edge. Heavy wet-season clouds blanket the sky, diffusing the cold moonlight into a soft, silver glow that highlights the insect's delicate texture. Behind the railing, tall reeds from the nearby bed stand motionless, their dark green stalks swaying slightly in the humid air. The wood shows signs of salt and moisture, with grain lines running deep and rough. A faint reflection of the moonlight catches on a drop of water clinging to the railing's corner. The moth's translucent wings catch the light, revealing the faint vein patterns against the dark night.

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Camera Canon EOS 6D*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS 6D photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 100mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 6400
Film shot in RAW with minimal editing
Location at the edge of a reed bed near Diani Beach
Date 2020-02-16
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 4.3532, 39.6770
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