Spider

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7 replies

Posted by Mark Fellowes on November 28, 2008 at 7:28 AM

Hi all

This is a stacked image of a garden spider, photographed on a local heath. 21 images used - lucky it wasn't windy!

What amazes me is just how much detail is there (and how hairy they are!).

Techs: D300, Sigma 180mm macro, Nikon R1C1 macro flash at -1.5ev, each image 1/200 @ F9. Mounted on Gitzo with Arca Swiss Z2 ballhead, electronic remote release. PP in Capture NX2 and PS CS2. About 90% of original images used.

C & C welcome.

Mark

Posted by Rene de Heer on November 28, 2008 at 7:33 AM

They sure are hairy, pinpoint sharp and well exposed, very nice image.
Rene de Heer

Posted by Dave Bartlett on November 28, 2008 at 8:33 AM

Now that is one excellent spider image

Sharp and great depth - must have a go at stacking some time.

Dave

Posted by Drew Mellowship on November 28, 2008 at 8:59 AM

It's probably my screen, but it looks a little hot in some places?

Nice image, I just about getting the hang of macro work - it's a completely different way of working !

Drew

Posted by PhilH on November 28, 2008 at 9:21 AM

Looks good...

Posted by Matt Cole on November 28, 2008 at 3:10 PM

a nice shot, the stacking has worked well. Great detail.

Matt

Posted by David Taylor on November 28, 2008 at 6:56 PM

Great head-on shot. The focus stacking has certainly brought out the detail. Excellent image.

Posted by Magnus Hird on November 29, 2008 at 12:48 PM

Great stacking job and quite a creepy image