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Spider with prey

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Posted by Matt Cole on June 29, 2009 at 3:09 AM
I've posted a few 'pretty' macro shots lately so it's about time for an ugly one. :biggrin:

This is a small Orb-Web spider (around 8-10mm in size) with its prey.

Canon 450D with MP-E 65 macro lens. F11, 1/160, ISO 100, diffused Speedlight on side bracket, handheld.

This sort of shot probably benefits from being seen larger so here's a 1000 pixel version.

All C+C welcomed.

Matt :toast:
Posted by PhilH on June 29, 2009 at 4:18 AM
Like it Matt... always amazed at you handholding the MP-E, I always have to be on a focus rail with something that aint going to move.... sharpness here is exactly where it should be...

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Posted by Andy Astbury on June 29, 2009 at 4:48 AM
Impressive shot Matt, and great technique :toast:
Posted by Brett Lewis on June 29, 2009 at 4:50 AM
Quite formidable little critters and you portray them so well Matt. I really enjoy these as much as the more 'pretty' images you capture with that technique and equipment. Inspiring.

Brett :toast:
Posted by Dennis Alden on June 29, 2009 at 9:07 AM
Very impressive - especially for a handheld shot.

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dennis
Posted by Danielle Nichol on June 29, 2009 at 10:31 AM
Your right about the larger version, I wouldn't want to meet it on a dark night :wink: and as others have said, for being handheld its great.


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Posted by Dawn Monrose on June 29, 2009 at 12:54 PM
Loads of detail, and great behaviour captured too. Excellent technique, well taken!
Posted by Bertl Menegoni on June 29, 2009 at 2:13 PM
Congrats Matt, just perfect
Bertl
Posted by Fran French on June 29, 2009 at 2:40 PM
A very impressive image Matt! Nice one.

Fran :toast:
Posted by David Taylor on June 29, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Great technique as usual. Superb behavioural image of Nature in the raw in miniature.



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Posted by John Robinson on June 29, 2009 at 7:38 PM
Great stuff Matt
Is this a case of the flash determining the speed ?
Like my old woman with the back of the head eyes ! :biggrin: :rolleyes: :wink:
Good work.
John
Posted by Greg Hitchcock on June 30, 2009 at 4:11 AM
Continually impressed by the shots you get with this lens Matt, you've really mastered it.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and this male Araniella looks a handsome enough chap to me!

Greg
Posted by Matt Cole on June 30, 2009 at 5:55 AM
many thanks for the comments :smile:

Yes John, it's the fact that the image is lit entirely by flash that allows me to hand hold it. The flash has the effect of a very fast shutter speed.

Matt :toast:
Posted by Tim Gregory on June 30, 2009 at 8:50 AM
Ghastly!

Great image though! I know how hard it is to use a MPE Macro lens, and I can imagine it took some practise and dedication to nail shots like this!

Its very good, difficult to suggest anything for improvement, it works great as it is. :smile:
Posted by Drew Mellowship on July 2, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Nasty !

&

Cracking shot, great stuff !

Drew :smile: