Posted by Rod Kissinger on December 10, 2012 at 5:37 PM
The condensation, fog and spider web made for an interesting subject.
Posted by Jan Harrison on December 10, 2012 at 6:39 PM
I agree! I like the mood of the image.
Posted by Brian Schrayer on December 10, 2012 at 8:57 PM
The geometric patterns in this is very interesting. I like the contrast between the rectangular patterns in the fence and the contours and curves in the spider web. The center of the spider web almost looks like a bird in flight if you are looking down on the bird...or maybe it's my overactive imagination.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on December 10, 2012 at 11:17 PM
This does have some very nice elements Rod. Gotta love fog, dew and a good ole spider web. Nice catch.
Posted by Bill Dark on December 11, 2012 at 8:14 AM
Super nice work, Rod. Spider webs have always been a difficult subject for me because they move with just the slightest breath of wind. You captured some nice color and the detail is sharp throughout.
Posted by Tom Kennon on December 11, 2012 at 9:31 AM
Rod, interesting shapes that are completely in focus and complimented by a shallow depth of field with interesting color patterns. Great work!
Posted by Dottie L Lloyd on December 11, 2012 at 9:52 AM
Aw the sparkling jewels of nature! If it didn't have to do with a spider, I would wear those jewels! Really like the colors in the background too.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on December 11, 2012 at 10:32 PM
Bill, I read your comment about the difficulty of shooting spider webs and I'd have to concur. But I heard Canon Explorer of Light photographer Darrel Gulin speak recently and he gave the audience a little insight into capturing compelling spider web shots ... take the spider web with you.
He takes two pre-cut mat boards out into the field, one of which has double sided tape on it. He carefully places the mat boards on opposite sides of the spider web and then presses them together. Cut away the excess spider web from the outside of the mats and wellah ... you can take the spider web with you and shoot anywhere you want ... in any kind of light/setup.
That's one I would have NEVER thought of in a million years. I may have to try it.
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7 repliesHe takes two pre-cut mat boards out into the field, one of which has double sided tape on it. He carefully places the mat boards on opposite sides of the spider web and then presses them together. Cut away the excess spider web from the outside of the mats and wellah ... you can take the spider web with you and shoot anywhere you want ... in any kind of light/setup.
That's one I would have NEVER thought of in a million years. I may have to try it.