Inconspicuous Spider

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9 replies

Posted by PhilH on July 1, 2008 at 3:26 AM

40D, 180/3.5 + 12mm ext + 1.4x, A-327 + BH1.
ISO400, 1/125 @ f8, diffused fill flash @ -1 2/3.
C1 v4 + resize & sharpen CS3.

Hi,

A Large Jawed Orb Web Spider (believe I have the right ID) attempting to be as hidden as possible, a behaviour witnessed a lot along the waters edge, also shows the length of the limbs....

All the best

Phil

Posted by Daniel Read on July 1, 2008 at 3:37 AM

Hi Phil,

Very minimalist, I like it a lot. I believe you are right with the ID as well.

Cheers,

Dan.

Posted by Andy Astbury on July 1, 2008 at 4:15 AM

Bang on with the id Phil - aren't they awesome beasties

Great clarity of image and a lovely BG. 1.4 PLUS 12mm extension - wow

Posted by Jeroen Stel on July 1, 2008 at 12:10 PM

Another great macro shot wich is perfectly excecuted!
Love it Phil!
Keep those macro's coming!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Posted by jack chapman on July 1, 2008 at 12:57 PM

very nice, very simple, the minimalist comp is great here and the smooth bg certainly compliments that

Posted by Rob Chace on July 1, 2008 at 3:26 PM

A different pov!

Must get out more with the macro!
You have just inspired me.......
All the best
Rob.

Posted by Ian Andrews on July 1, 2008 at 4:18 PM

+12mm extension!!

Busman's holiday??

Ian

Posted by Dave Bartlett on July 1, 2008 at 4:51 PM

Wonderful sharp image and the background is great. You certainly had all the kit on there!

Dave

Posted by Matt Cole on July 1, 2008 at 5:14 PM

that's very nice Phil. I often see these spiders but find it hard to do them justice. You've certainly managed it here.

Just out of interest, is there any particular reason you used tubes and a 1.4 converter for this shot?

Matt

Posted by John Robinson on July 1, 2008 at 5:58 PM

Good !
JR