I love spiders
Oct 21, 2015 01:37:28 #
I really enjoy invertebrate photography in general, but the arachnids capture my interest the most. The following captures are just an experiment in stacking. I have noticed several issues to correct, but I am pleased with this first batch.
Enjoy
Enjoy
Oct 21, 2015 01:47:42 #
Bozsik wrote:
I really enjoy invertebrate photography in general, but the arachnids capture my interest the most. The following captures are just an experiment in stacking. I have noticed several issues to correct, but I am pleased with this first batch.
Enjoy
Enjoy
strange looking spider
Oct 21, 2015 02:00:27 #
oldtigger wrote:
strange looking spider
The male tarantulas are searching for mates this time of the year. they are all over the place. I thought I would begin with a larger target to practice the stacking process. he proved to be somewhat of a challenge, but at least I could keep up with him. The jumping spiders are another story.
Attempting a stack with them is a big challenge indeed.
Oct 21, 2015 04:43:18 #
Great detail & dof, David. They are both superb shots, but I especially like the second one. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Oct 21, 2015 07:28:48 #
Oct 21, 2015 09:35:24 #
DOOK wrote:
Great detail & dof, David. They are both superb shots, but I especially like the second one. :thumbup: :thumbup:
There were 14 images in this capture. I will try to shoot more images in the next couple of days. I am going to increase the stack to 20 images so as to include a greater consistency of sharpness throughout the image.
I don't know why or how it got changed, but the camera settings captured at basic JPG instead of RAW. That was my greatest disappointment. The image lacks some depth in the colors. The stacking process also has a tendency to increase the contrast. I'll work on that as well.
Baby steps, Earl. Baby steps on the learning curve, but it is getting there. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Oct 21, 2015 09:36:47 #
Tom DePuy wrote:
cute little thing....
I enjoy working with models like this. Sometimes easier that the human ones. At least they talk less. :lol:
Oct 21, 2015 13:58:02 #
Look great to me, David. I've never tried stacking with a critter. It's hard enough with flowers. :-D This is an interesting spider. It's so well camouflaged, it's hard to separate it from its surroundings. Are the males smaller than the females?
Oct 21, 2015 14:01:21 #
Bozsik wrote:
I really enjoy invertebrate photography in general, but the arachnids capture my interest the most. The following captures are just an experiment in stacking. I have noticed several issues to correct, but I am pleased with this first batch.
Enjoy
Enjoy
Wow David! These bring back memories of childhood. When we lived in Texas they were all over the place we lived in Houston. They are a gentle spider as I have heard and I have held one briefly and they are also prickly in places.
Oct 21, 2015 18:52:05 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
Look great to me, David. I've never tried stacking with a critter. It's hard enough with flowers. :-D This is an interesting spider. It's so well camouflaged, it's hard to separate it from its surroundings. Are the males smaller than the females?
Yes Donna. They are built leaner and are somewhat smaller as well. The body is about 1 1/2"(cephlothorax and abdomen). With the legs out and walking approximately 3 1/2 - 4". I had to shoot several stacks to get one where he didn't move in it.
Oct 21, 2015 18:53:46 #
Corolyn wrote:
Wow David! These bring back memories of childhood. When we lived in Texas they were all over the place we lived in Houston. They are a gentle spider as I have heard and I have held one briefly and they are also prickly in places.
They are a very passive species to say the least. Fun to watch as they are to photograph.
Oct 21, 2015 19:12:28 #
Bozsik wrote:
Yes Donna. They are built leaner and are somewhat smaller as well. The body is about 1 1/2"(cephlothorax and abdomen). With the legs out and walking approximately 3 1/2 - 4". I had to shoot several stacks to get one where he didn't move in it.
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Oct 22, 2015 07:16:40 #
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Oct 22, 2015 09:40:16 #
Like #2, I tried stacking too, it was pretty easy, they were already flat. Lol ( I don't like Spiders & Snakes ) just like the song...
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