So I was watching this spider sitting on the end of my minnie rose bush with his front legs wide open, and was wondering what he was doing. Well I found out just a little bit later when I walked out and noticed he had captured a huge bumble bee! I wish I had that kind of patience.
I took almost 100 shots and this was one of about 5 keepers. I did do some quick PP in Photoshop and am not sure if I like the square crop or the landscape shot better. I think the rose might be too blown out in the landscape shot, so that's why I squared it up. What do you think?
Photo data: Tripod mounted 30D, Canon 28-135mm IS (fully extened), 68mm of tubes, ISO 1250, AV mode, f/11 @ 1/125th, manual focus, cable release in "H" shooting mode, and WB set to cloudy.
Scott- Thanks for the comments. I thought about posting in the macro board, but didn't think they were "macro" enough. I like your re-work and agree the first is a little muted. I really didn't want the first to be so centered, but the upper part of the rose was so blown out it kinda took away from the subjects so that's why I squared it up.
And I forgot to mention I was fighting a strong breeze that kept everything moving on me.
