black widow
Apr 4, 2012 15:31:41 #
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Apr 4, 2012 16:51:18 #
Better your garden than ours, Tom!
Both shots are magnificent. How close did you get to the spider?
Both shots are magnificent. How close did you get to the spider?
Apr 4, 2012 18:31:51 #
ngc1514 wrote:
Thank you. I guess about 6". I used a 50mm macro lens with a 12mm extension tube.Better your garden than ours, Tom!
Both shots are magnificent. How close did you get to the spider?
Both shots are magnificent. How close did you get to the spider?
Apr 4, 2012 18:35:22 #
tinusbum wrote:
I believe Tom is referring to 6-inched Working Distance (WD) between lens front element and subject, and not focal distance, which is between sensor plane and subject. Big difference!I guess about 6". I used a 50mm macro lens with a 12mm extension tube.
Apr 4, 2012 19:11:32 #
Nice! Those are fun to watch when they capture a meal. The web they weave is not very pretty, but it is effective. If you get a chance to see them tie down a bug before they give the final bite, watch, it is interesting and it does not take too long.
Apr 5, 2012 13:42:44 #
MJL wrote:
i was standing a few feet away when this dragonfly hit the web.i saw it all.tomNice! Those are fun to watch when they capture a meal. The web they weave is not very pretty, but it is effective. If you get a chance to see them tie down a bug before they give the final bite, watch, it is interesting and it does not take too long.
Apr 5, 2012 14:10:48 #
tinusbum wrote:
That was cool wasn't it? It's interesting the way they cautiously approach the victim, quickly tack it down with some web and run away, and do it over and over until the capture is secure. Nice shots you got of the action!MJL wrote:
i was standing a few feet away when this dragonfly hit the web.i saw it all.tomNice! Those are fun to watch when they capture a meal. The web they weave is not very pretty, but it is effective. If you get a chance to see them tie down a bug before they give the final bite, watch, it is interesting and it does not take too long.
Apr 5, 2012 14:17:09 #
this one wasnt a bit cautious,she was on it like a flash and spun him up quickly then bit him.i am glad the dragonfly came along,she was probably sizeing me up.tom
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