Spider Weaving Its Web
Nov 2, 2013 15:02:48 #
Shot this one this morning during an early morning walk. Olympus EPL-5 with 12-50 lens in macro mode. Handheld with stabilization on. I will say it was difficult getting the spider and web to hold still (in light wind) long enough to get the shot. Finally, the wind blew the spider into the camera lens, and it was all over!
1/25 @ f/9
ISO 400
1/25 @ f/9
ISO 400
Nov 2, 2013 15:33:39 #
Nov 2, 2013 16:09:50 #
Georgie wrote:
Excellent one off photo to see though,
As per the rules could you elaborate on exactly what it is about this photo that you like? :-)
Nov 2, 2013 17:53:24 #
Interesting image with nice composition (subject off center, web leading lines), good background separation and acceptable sharpness. 8-)
Nov 2, 2013 18:20:32 #
drg
Loc: Portland, OR
Good comp, clear subject, nice bokeh. I think a bit of contrast could make the image jump a bit more or maybe some vignetting. But that is just a personal choice..
Nov 2, 2013 19:13:20 #
Bmac wrote:
Interesting image with nice composition (subject off center, web leading lines), good background separation and acceptable sharpness. 8-)
Thanks! Your comments are very kind. I wasn't satisfied with the sharpness myself, but this was a rather uncommon sight. The web was hanging off power lines 30 ft. in the air and connected to a telephone pole on the horizontal. It seems to be lacking something more dramatic. I can't seem to put my finger on it.
Nov 2, 2013 19:15:16 #
drg wrote:
Good comp, clear subject, nice bokeh. I think a bit of contrast could make the image jump a bit more or maybe some vignetting. But that is just a personal choice..
Your comments are right on. I think I liked the bokeh and background blur better than the subject itself. :-) And, I agree with adding some vignetting. See revised image. Thanks!
Nov 3, 2013 01:01:33 #
I love macro photography, when I photograph spiders, roaches, bees etc, I try to show the eyes. Or one feature, like the fur on a leg, the spot on the back. That way it draws the eye to one thing on the little critter.
Nov 3, 2013 01:19:06 #
Nov 3, 2013 03:24:14 #
jim quist wrote:
i like these eyes
Would anyone else like to post their spider photos here?
Nov 3, 2013 03:38:32 #
DavidT wrote:
Thanks! Your comments are very kind. I wasn't satisfied with the sharpness myself, but this was a rather uncommon sight. The web was hanging off power lines 30 ft. in the air and connected to a telephone pole on the horizontal. It seems to be lacking something more dramatic. I can't seem to put my finger on it.
Given the circumstances, you did well: you kept the spider tangent to the lens, maximizing the area that was within the limited DOF. A diffused flash located off the hot-shoe would enable you to lower the iso, and stop down the lens to f/16, or so. The trick is to match the flash output with the ambient exposure. The duration of the burst from the flash is actually much shorter than the shutter duration.
I don't have a "perfect" example, but I'm willing to post an example (with your permission) of a similar spider on a web over my head and blowing in the breeze.
Nov 3, 2013 05:07:56 #
Country's Mama wrote:
As per the rules could you elaborate on exactly what it is about this photo that you like? :-)
I Did "One off",
Nov 3, 2013 11:19:24 #
graphicny
Loc: Central New York
Taking good macro shots is not easy, I sometimes feel that my macro lens is magical, it will bring out a breeze even on the calmest of days.
Like the detail you got in the spider and lighting make it interesting. With Insect shots, patience and persistence are key.
I think the main thing is get out early, when the light is good, and the insects are a little sluggish. Oh and luck does play a small part also, at least for me.
Like the detail you got in the spider and lighting make it interesting. With Insect shots, patience and persistence are key.
I think the main thing is get out early, when the light is good, and the insects are a little sluggish. Oh and luck does play a small part also, at least for me.
Nov 3, 2013 12:08:52 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Given the circumstances, you did well: you kept th... (show quote)
Yes, I would like to see one of your examples. Please post.
Nov 3, 2013 12:11:30 #
jim quist wrote:
i like these eyes
I typically go for the eyes, too. In this case, I couldn't find them. :-) Also, I wanted to get the web in the image which wouldn't be possible (too shallow dof) if I shot straight on to capture the eyes.
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