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Sep 1, 2015 16:38:45 #
Black and Yellow orbweaver (Argiope aurantia): http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/black_and_yellow_argiope.htm
You are just slightly back-focused, so the spider leg hairs and victim are sharp, but the abdominal pattern is just a bit soft.
You are just slightly back-focused, so the spider leg hairs and victim are sharp, but the abdominal pattern is just a bit soft.
Sep 1, 2015 16:44:12 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Black and Yellow orbweaver (Argiope aurantia): http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/black_and_yellow_argiope.htm
You are just slightly back-focused, so the leg hairs are sharp, but the abdominal pattern is just a bit soft.
You are just slightly back-focused, so the leg hairs are sharp, but the abdominal pattern is just a bit soft.
I agree about the focus and appreciate the identification! I think we just call them garden spiders.
Sep 1, 2015 16:45:43 #
TB4 wrote:
Are you manually focusing, or using Auto-Focus? Which camera? Which lens?I agree about the focus . . .
Sep 1, 2015 16:47:51 #
Super light and composition. I love your inclusion of all the zig-zag webbing this spider is famous for.
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Sep 1, 2015 16:49:21 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Are you manually focusing, or using Auto-Focus? Which camera? Which lens?
Sony a6000 w/55-210 at the long end. I used manual focus and I think I used f9 and 1/350. Not sure about ISO. Did use a tripod but a slight wind kept spider moving a little.
Sep 1, 2015 16:49:54 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Super light and composition. I love your inclusion of all the zig-zag webbing this spider is famous for.
Thanks for your nice comments!
Sep 1, 2015 17:31:17 #
Sep 1, 2015 18:44:27 #
TB4 wrote:
Long lenses will work, but you will encounter a maddeningly narrow DoF. I understand about webs in the wind. This is one reason why I like to photograph spiders early in the morning, before breezes set-in.Sony a6000 w/55-210 at the long end. I used manual focus and I think I used f9 and 1/350. Not sure about ISO. Did use a tripod but a slight wind kept spider moving a little.
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Sep 1, 2015 19:19:09 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Long lenses will work, but you will encounter a maddeningly narrow DoF. I understand about webs in the wind. This is one reason why I like to photograph spiders early in the morning, before breezes set-in.
That's a good idea. I keep toying with getting a macro lens but am not sure I would gain a whole lot. Your thoughts?
Sep 1, 2015 21:39:10 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Super light and composition. I love your inclusion of all the zig-zag webbing this spider is famous for.
Thanks, Linda. I wish I could spend more time in your fair state for photo opportunities!
Sep 2, 2015 02:44:16 #
TB4 wrote:
In order to capture your above image with a macro lens focal length of 100mm or 105mm, your Working Distance (lens front element to subject) would be about 12-inches. To capture a true 1:1 mag macro-photograph, Minimum Working Distance is 6-inches. Long lenses work for large insects and large spiders, but not well for smaller critters. You need to decide a comfortable Working Distance for you.That's a good idea. I keep toying with getting a macro lens but am not sure I would gain a whole lot. Your thoughts?
Close-up capture of a Yellow & Black orbweaver with a 105-mm macro lens
Sep 2, 2015 07:29:32 #
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