Atlas
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Matthew Drysdale
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The simplicity of the way of life in this sub-Atlas village was humbling. As the host pulled out a delicious home made pita brad out of the wood-fired oven, I felt guilty for possessing something as valuable and un-necessary as an SLR camera. Atlas mountains, Morocco (December 2007)
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The simplicity of the way of life in this sub-Atlas village was humbling. As the host pulled out a delicious home made pita brad out of the wood-fired oven, I felt guilty for possessing something as valuable and un-necessary as an SLR camera. Atlas Mountains, Morocco (December 2007)
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Broken roads
by kidi“When you were running / along that freeway to no place.. “ / Read the Beautiful words by Nicole Ryan / . / . / . / . / .
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Amazing sculpture in front of the Rockefeller Center facing 5th avenue in New York City /
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I photographed this Atlas Moth (Attacus Atlas) at the Cockrell Butterfly Center of the Houston Museum of Natural Science. According to a museum guide, this was a rare sighting as the Atlas is nocturnal and seldom appears during midday hours. She said just about the only time she’d seen them was at opening in the mornings when some of these exquisite creatures are lying dead on the pathways. What a blessing to be able to see and photograph the Atlas in all its living glory! The Atlas Moth has the largest wing surface of all the moths and is called atlas because of the resemblance to maps in its wing patterning. If it were up to me, though, I’d call it a Totem Moth because its wings remind me of images you’d see on Native American Indian totem poles.
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For those who’d prefer an isolation of Attacus Atlas, the Atlas moth on white rather than black, I’m supplying this version. Can’t get enough of this marvelous creature which I was privileged to see at the Cockrell Butterfly Center in Houston.
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Deep in the caves of the Ladies Strand, in Ballybunion, is this cavern. Its ceiling is supported by this huge column. It doesn’t have a name that I know of, but I had to call it something. / The caves are only accessible at very low tides, which occur only a couple of times a year. The tides are treacherous are turn very quickly. People have died in these caves, becoming trapped in the pitch dark caves by the fast turning tides. / I have frequented these caves over many years and have learned where they go and how to watch for the turn. I wouldn’t advise anyone to ever go alone and to retreat at the first sign of the tide turning. Another five minutes could be five minutes too long. / that’s my son Milan to the left of the column. He gives it some scale. /
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the larger view of my Atlas Moth / in full spread of wing… some interesting facts: / they are known as the largest moths of the world – measuring 10-12 inches wing to wing ~ learn more here
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Featured in the Just Butterflies group and / Winner of the Treasure Hunt Series A Challenge in the 12 Great Features group and therefore featured in this group. A = Attacus Atlas / The Atlas moth (Attacus atlas) is a large saturniid moth found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia, southern China, common across the Malay archipelago, Thailand to Indonesia. In India, Atlas moths are cultivated for their silk in a non-commercial capacity; unlike that produced by the related Silkworm moth (Bombyx mori), Atlas moth silk is secreted as broken strands. This brown, wool-like silk is thought to have greater durability and is known as fagara. Atlas moth cocoons have been employed as purses in Taiwan. Atlas moths are considered to be the largest moths in the world in terms of total wing surface area (upwards of c. 400 square cm or 65 square inches). Their wingspans are also amongst the largest, from 25-30 cm (10-12 inches). Females are appreciably larger and heavier. (The largest lepidopteran in terms of wingspan is thought to be the White Witch, Thysania agrippina. A record specimen of Attacus atlas from Java measured 262 mm while Thysania are claimed to be about 270-280 mm or 11 inches. Based on some spread specimens and angle of wing, actual measurements of around 289 mm have been estimated.) Atlas moths are said to be named after either the Titan of Greek mythology, or their map-like wing patterns. In Hong Kong the Cantonese name translates as “snake’s head moth”, referring to apical extension of the forewing, which bears a passing resemblance to a snake’s head. Atlas moths are predominantly tawny to maroon in colour with roughly triangular, diaphanous “eyes” on both forewing and hindwing, bordered in black. The purpose of these dramatic, gossamer portals is not clear, but they are thought to play a role in predator avoidance. Their bodies are hairy and disproportionately small compared to their wings. Patterns and colouration vary among the many described subspecies. Male Atlas moths are distinguished from females by their smaller size, more tapered wings, and larger, bushier antennae. Neither sex possess fully-formed mouthparts and therefore do not feed; throughout their 1-2 week adult life they survive entirely on larval fat reserves that they build up while they are caterpillars. Females are sexually passive, releasing powerful pheromones which males detect and home in on with the help of chemoreceptors located on their large feathery antennae. Males may thus be attracted from several kilometres downwind. Atlas moths are unsteady fliers and the female does not stray far from the location of her discarded chrysalis: she seeks a perch where the air currents will best carry her pheromones. Once mated the female lays a number of spherical eggs 2.5 mm in diameter on the undersides of leaves. Dusty-green caterpillars hatch after about two weeks and feed voraciously on the foliage of certain citrus and other evergreen trees.[8] The caterpillars are adorned with fleshy spines along their backs which are covered in a waxy white substance. After reaching a length of about 115 mm (4.5 inches), the caterpillars pupate within papery cocoon interwoven into desiccated leaves. The adult moths emerge after about four weeks. / Source: Wikipedia Picture taken in the butterfly house in Northern Animal Park in Emmen, The Netherlands. Canon 1000N
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The Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas) is a member of the Saturniidae species and can be found throughout India, Sri Lanka, China, Malaysia and Indonesia. They can stay in their cocoon for up to five years and yet when they emerge live only three to five days. It is the worlds largest moth in overall size with a wingspan of 6 1/4 – 12 inches (15-30 cm) and prefers tropical lowland areas. Being nocturnal they fly mainly at night and rest in the day. The male and female are similar in appearance although the antennae of the females are generally thinner. The caterpillar is a pale yellowish green with long fleshy spines that are heavily powdered with a white waxy substance. It can grow up to 4 inches in length and feeds on a wide variety of plants. In captivity they will eat willow (Salix), poplar (Populus), and privet (Ligustrum). Butterfly Gardens Just hanging around…
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San Francisco, CA / Canon 350D, 50mmf/1.8 lens
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Atlas beetle’s (Chalcosoma atlas) battle gear.
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Atlas beetle, in full amor.
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Hauptbahnhof,Frankfurt am Main,Germany In Greek mythology, Atlas was the primordial Titan who supported the heavens. Atlas was the son of the Titan Iapetus and the Oceanid Asia or Klyménē .
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18”X24”, water mixable oil on stretched canvas
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The Atlas Moth has the largest wing surface area of all moths. / It is so named because its wing patterns resemble maps. The Atlas Moth’s wings have triangular transparent “windows” whose purpose we don’t know. The wing tips are hooked and some say resemble a snake’s head complete with eye, to scare off predators. Nikon D80 – Sigma 105 DG Macro lens at f/4 Featured in the #1 Artists of Redbubble group JULY 2009. / Featured in the Top Drawer Wildlife & Nature Art group JULY 2009.
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