AuntieM wrote:
Welcome from the Outer Banks. You are very talented, and look forward to your input on the site.
Thanks AuntieM! I sincerely appreciate the compliment. I'm almost 50 yrs old, but still say, "When I grow up, I wanna be a photographer." Maybe when I retire, I can take it past the semi-pro level and shoot as a "real" professional. Right now, I take select jobs- and have a couple regular paying gigs.
I love it! Nothing better than having a camera in my hands.
raymondh wrote:
Haven't seen jumpers like these - nice shots!!!
Thanks raymondh! I saw the first while shooting some macros of flowers. The second was in my front yard one afternoon. He was hilarious pouncing around like a boxer, almost seeming to challenge me as I got closer to shoot photos of him.
The wolf spider (rabid or not) was a female with attached egg sack. I have more photos of her as well.
Have a great hump day!
Nice shot. Color and DoF is excellent. Her smile seems very genuine.
I like #4 the best. She will learn in time, to change her expression and give you more emotion. She's a beauty and I would suggest continuing to develop her as a model.
My wife and I want to make this trip, but on a trike. She doesn't feel safe on a two-wheeler, but wants us to consider a trike... and a trip down Route 66. THANKS for sharing your photos.
Scott Kelby says that using a tripod (didn't specifically mention a monopod) with IS will make the camera go look for "fuzzy" areas == and if there aren't any, it might create some. I'd say try it both ways. But, my guess -- if you can hold the camera steady and use a decently fast shutter speed (> 1/30), turning IS off will help with tack sharp images using a monopod.
The fill looks good, but seems to be too low -- more pointed towards the leading hand than the face. I also agree with the idea of a soft box, close to you subject. Clamshell lighting would give you awesome catch lights in a situation like this, too.
I concur... high on my current wish list is the Sekonic L-358 meter.
Bushido wrote:
Back to work on the 8th, posting tonight
Best shot posted thus far, IMO.
Nikonian72 wrote:
Why do you believe that the cuddly li'l ole Wolf spider is rabid?
I heard they were tough on macro-photographers. :) Anyway, that's what I was told they were called rabid wolf spiders. Am I mistaken with my "decent image"?
sarge69 wrote:
Ohhhh
Stomp - Stomp - Stomp
Sarge69
Haha! I really like photographing spiders... but am NOT a fan of them in
any other venue. They are creepy to me.
jeanbug35, _Rex & Namwife,
THANKS for the welcome and compliments. I appreciate them. Glad you like my photos! :)
_Rex, Zorro was a little small. Sounds like you had a great Burmese. Sadly, Zorro died late last year, so I'm outta herps now, too. BTW, he was yawning after a feeding when I captured that image. He never, in 4 years, struck at me or my kids a single time.
Namwife, I added photos in Macro, People and Sports groups. Let me know what you all think.