Spider "Catch of the Day" Unknown ID
Dec 2, 2018 19:15:06 #
While storing items from our RV into the shed I found this spider crawling around. I don't know what it is so please tell me if you know. This image was taken with a 4X microscope objective attached to a Nikon D810 set at ISO 200 and a shutter speed of 1/80th. Flash provided by a 160 watt monolight with softbox with additional white packing foam diffusion. This is a focus stacked image.
Thanks to those who view and comments, recommendations and critique are all highly appreciated.
Thanks to those who view and comments, recommendations and critique are all highly appreciated.
Dec 2, 2018 19:34:15 #
Dec 2, 2018 20:03:44 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
While storing items from our RV into the shed I found this spider crawling around. I don't know what it is so please tell me if you know. This image was taken with a 4X microscope objective attached to a Nikon D810 set at ISO 200 and a shutter speed of 1/80th. Flash provided by a 160 watt monolight with softbox with additional white packing foam diffusion. This is a focus stacked image.
Thanks to those who view and comments, recommendations and critique are all highly appreciated.
Thanks to those who view and comments, recommendations and critique are all highly appreciated.
nice shots! do i see 6 eyes,brown recluse?
Dec 2, 2018 20:10:16 #
Egads..! It does have six eyes. I enjoy spiders and truly like photographing them now however the Brown Recluse is not one of my favorites for their bite can be quite nasty and quite difficult to heal. This one will be spending its days in a vile of denatured alcohol now.
Dec 2, 2018 20:32:04 #
Dec 2, 2018 23:27:16 #
Dec 2, 2018 23:32:50 #
Thanks to all for viewing. I'm still finding my way and experimenting with equipment and techniques in macro photography so it's nice to get feedback, recommendations and critique from the guys and gals here.
Dec 3, 2018 00:08:47 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
While storing items from our RV into the shed I found this spider crawling around. I don't know what it is so please tell me if you know. This image was taken with a 4X microscope objective attached to a Nikon D810 set at ISO 200 and a shutter speed of 1/80th. Flash provided by a 160 watt monolight with softbox with additional white packing foam diffusion. This is a focus stacked image.
Thanks to those who view and comments, recommendations and critique are all highly appreciated.
Thanks to those who view and comments, recommendations and critique are all highly appreciated.
Beautiful. Not the Loxocelles (yep, I third brown recluse) but the photograph.
People get worried about these spreading. They have been since man became more mobile. I have found three in and near Annapolis. Two were ID'ed by a Smithsonian expert in the field. I worked for them in early 1980's. The third was just like the others. The fiddle is not a 100% ID. The eyes and legs are.
The chance of being bitten are still very slim. I collect and have raised black widows. They are common in Maryland. But we rarely come in contact with them.
They like low growing bushy areas, and lacking this, love the trash and old buildings and junk we humans leave in our wake. In a patch of low bush blueberries I once found dozens. I left most of them there. When teased, they rarely go into offensive, but try to get away. I had to chase the recluse I found.
To rear, use a quart Mason jar with cloth under ring for air, and to prevent babies escaping. The adult female is an interesting creature.
Back to recluse, they are native to Texas. That they are moving north from there is not surprising. Look at all the invasive animal and plants found every year. Spiders are the least of our worries.
Bill
Dec 3, 2018 08:35:00 #
In the city, it’s commonly referred to (loudly) as “quick where’s the Raid”.
Dec 3, 2018 09:39:40 #
Bill, thanks ever so much for the detailed information on this spider. I found several of them in there and this was once our kennel so there was a dog bowl in there that I placed over him until I could get a tube to put it in. It didn't act aggressive and as you stated, it was going on its way. There are few spiders in our area that have a nasty bite and none that I know that 'start the fight' and they prefer to conserve their venom for their prey.
I've found several of the lager "Fiddle Backs" around and in the house. Perhaps this one was a small male or a fairly young spiderling. We mean each other no harm outdoors however in our home for them is off-limits and my other half will not hesitate to give them the shoe.
I've found several of the lager "Fiddle Backs" around and in the house. Perhaps this one was a small male or a fairly young spiderling. We mean each other no harm outdoors however in our home for them is off-limits and my other half will not hesitate to give them the shoe.
Dec 3, 2018 12:22:05 #
What a fabulous photo.
The ability to stack photos for increasing depth of field puts modern digital micro photography in a league by itself.
I'm a died in the wool film guy who has spent considerable time and effort attempting micro shots. I doubt any film efforts could match this example.
CONGRATULATIONS!
The ability to stack photos for increasing depth of field puts modern digital micro photography in a league by itself.
I'm a died in the wool film guy who has spent considerable time and effort attempting micro shots. I doubt any film efforts could match this example.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Dec 3, 2018 13:54:54 #
Thanks for the feedback. I truly appreciate it as I find my way in this adventure.
I was surprised at how inexpensive it was to do this, seriously everything complete for less than $50 (not counting the camera of course). Here's a link that I used to accomplish this. https://www.closeuphotography.com/seventeen-dollar-plan-4x-objective/
Taking multiple shots for focus stacking can be easily accomplished inexpensively as well should you wish to try before you invest by having a steady table to work on and to clamp or fasten a yardstick on it. Next, take a 12 x 12 inch piece of plywood and drill a hole in it so that a flat head 1/4 x 20 screw can be used to mount the camera on. Slightly hammer a fine finish nail into the side of the plywood to serve as an indicator so that you can watch how far you move the plywood toward your mounted subject. This will be much like the technique used cutting a board on your table saw using a guide rail.
Use direct lighting diffused in some fashion to illuminate the subject so that you can use an ISO of 200 to 400 with a shutter speed of twice the focal length of your lens. Experiment with the ISO and shutter speed until you find the best combination of lighting and the least amount of digital noise that works with your softly diffused lighting.
Slide the camera mounted on the plywood against the measuring stick rail as you look at the live view camera screen. Stop at the point closest from the subject that has only the closest spot in focus. Set your camera to a few second shutter timed delay so that when you fire off a shot you can take your hand off the camera so any vibrations or movements will have stopped. As you move ever so slightly toward the subject stop at very small increments taking a shot each time. Repeat until you have only the farest spot of the subject in focus as your last shot.
When done, bring all of your images into your focus stacking software. Both Photoshop and Affinity Photo (great program by the way for on $50) have stacking ability.
Here's a link to an Open Source Free Focus Stacking Software should you care to venture into it. https://combinezp.software.informer.com/
Enjoy what you can and ignore the rest. - Sippyjug
I was surprised at how inexpensive it was to do this, seriously everything complete for less than $50 (not counting the camera of course). Here's a link that I used to accomplish this. https://www.closeuphotography.com/seventeen-dollar-plan-4x-objective/
Taking multiple shots for focus stacking can be easily accomplished inexpensively as well should you wish to try before you invest by having a steady table to work on and to clamp or fasten a yardstick on it. Next, take a 12 x 12 inch piece of plywood and drill a hole in it so that a flat head 1/4 x 20 screw can be used to mount the camera on. Slightly hammer a fine finish nail into the side of the plywood to serve as an indicator so that you can watch how far you move the plywood toward your mounted subject. This will be much like the technique used cutting a board on your table saw using a guide rail.
Use direct lighting diffused in some fashion to illuminate the subject so that you can use an ISO of 200 to 400 with a shutter speed of twice the focal length of your lens. Experiment with the ISO and shutter speed until you find the best combination of lighting and the least amount of digital noise that works with your softly diffused lighting.
Slide the camera mounted on the plywood against the measuring stick rail as you look at the live view camera screen. Stop at the point closest from the subject that has only the closest spot in focus. Set your camera to a few second shutter timed delay so that when you fire off a shot you can take your hand off the camera so any vibrations or movements will have stopped. As you move ever so slightly toward the subject stop at very small increments taking a shot each time. Repeat until you have only the farest spot of the subject in focus as your last shot.
When done, bring all of your images into your focus stacking software. Both Photoshop and Affinity Photo (great program by the way for on $50) have stacking ability.
Here's a link to an Open Source Free Focus Stacking Software should you care to venture into it. https://combinezp.software.informer.com/
Enjoy what you can and ignore the rest. - Sippyjug
Dec 3, 2018 15:36:12 #
Outstanding photography! I don't mind spiders but can't say I like them either. This photo in scawee. Looks like an episode of Lord of the Rings. Look out Frodo, he's coming for you!!!
Dec 3, 2018 17:16:02 #
This is an interesting one. The 6 eyes, in pairs of 2 give the ID. A species I have not seen where I am in Michigan, though I am told they are around here somewhere.
Dec 6, 2018 19:50:36 #
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