Moth Wing Fringe in Rain Light in above a glacial stream in Tohoku

Moth Wing Fringe in Rain Light

by Adrian Kirby

Vibrant orange light from the setting sun cuts through steady rain to illuminate the razor-thin edge of a moth wing. The subject stands in sharp silhouette against the glowing sky, revealing rows of tiny, hair-like fringe scales that hang delicately from the wing margin. Below, a glacial stream in Tohoku reflects the fading daylight, its surface broken by the rhythmic impact of raindrops. The air appears heavy with moisture, clinging to the fine textures of the insect's anatomy. Water beads form along the jagged edge of the wing, catching the low-angle glow and highlighting the fragile structure of the fringe against the dark, wet background of the stream.

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Camera Leica M (Typ 240)*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M (Typ 240) photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 35mm
Aperture f/1.4
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 400
Film processed in Photoshop
Location above a glacial stream in Tohoku
Date 2014-02-07
Credit VEETER
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