Elaine Hoffman
October 2018 - Tiny Spider
About the Image(s)
I took this in the garden last summer using my macro lens. I had the camera on burst mode because the spider was constantly moving around and I managed to get a couple of pictures that showed him, however this is the only one where his (her?) eyes were in focus. I cropped the photo down and sharpened it a bit.
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3 comments posted
(Group 63)
How did you get this little critter to pose in such a wonderful fashion. I also like the colors and composition within this image as well. The one thing I think is lacking is more detail and clarity in the head / eye region. This area is almost in focus, and this leaves me wishing for a bit more. The bright blown-out areas on the head also represents a large distraction, deflecting our eye for the eyes and mouth parts. Getting a larger portion of these active guys in focus is a real challenge. Posted: 10/23/2018 13:31:43
The images of insects this close always give me reason to pause. I too would like more clarity overall as the multiple eyes are interesting. That said, it's not easy to obtain clarity unless you can shoot spiders in cooler weather. Some varieties are sleepy in the cold and therefore move less. Your colors are nice and off center crop is appropriate. Posted: 10/24/2018 07:08:10
Great clarity at the front.
It is very hard to get deeper depth of field in macro.
I usually like to get insects sideway because that would show more detail when more is in the same plane . Of course, getting the eyes in focus is great. Can we know what the aperture used is please ?
Posted: 10/31/2018 17:41:47
It is very hard to get deeper depth of field in macro.
I usually like to get insects sideway because that would show more detail when more is in the same plane . Of course, getting the eyes in focus is great. Can we know what the aperture used is please ?
Posted: 10/31/2018 17:41:47