The Atlas moth (Attacus atlas) is thought to be the largest moth in the world, with a wing span of 4 -5 inches, is found in tropical regions of Asia. This beauty is resting on some reeds at the Pura Tirta Empul temple in central Bali

Winged Beauty of Bali
- June 19, 2014
- Animals / Asia / Bali / Macro / Photography / Travel Photography
- 13 Comments
Ron Mayhew
Fine Art Photographer specializing in Still Life and Commercial Photography.
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The Wanderlust Gene
19 Jun 2014What a magnificent creature! Lucky find, Ron 🙂
fotograffer
22 Jun 2014A surprise for sure. Thanks Meredith.
anotherday2paradise
19 Jun 2014This is so breathtakingly lovely, Ron. How fortunate you were to see it and to photograph such beauty.
fotograffer
22 Jun 2014Thanks Sylvia. I didn’t think he was real when I first approached.
catbirdinamerica
19 Jun 2014What a beautiful moth, Ron. He looks like an antique!
fotograffer
22 Jun 2014No, I am the antique. 🙂 Thanks Cathy.
catbirdinamerica
29 Jun 2014Haha, we’re both antiques then, Ron!
Tina Schell
19 Jun 2014Beauty indeed Ron, love the composition on this one.
fotograffer
22 Jun 2014Thank you Tina, as always.
Tuxedo Sophisticated Cat
19 Jun 2014WOW!!! That is fantastic.
fotograffer
22 Jun 2014Thank you so much and thanks for the visit.
Pinetree Photo Nature Discovery
27 Jun 2014Beautiful – love how the dark background contrasts with the almost glowing colors of the moth and reeds.
fotograffer
27 Jun 2014Thanks Carol. I had forgotten about the image until a few weeks ago and enjoyed working with it.