...and one of the first things I saw was this little spider, (body about .5”), in great light. So I thought I'd dust off the old Sigma 150 macro and see if I could get a decent shot. This is full frame – shot portrait, but posted landscape to show more detail. ISO 800 on all of these shots so that I could stop down for more DOF. I used a tube for most of these too.
2) Then I noticed this cool caterpillar on it's merry way and thought I should get a shot of that too since I already had the camera in hand. Almost full frame – just removed a bit off the top for comp.
3)So I started looking for subjects, and noticed this Columbine seed head that was weirdly shaped, so I pulled the trigger a few more times. Full frame.
9) Then, while I was looking for something else to shoot, the spider caught a bug. I missed the catch of course, but you can see the bug in the spider's grasp. I know I cut off the tip of one leg, but there are still 7 whole legs left... Significant crop.
A tour de force of close work Ron Wow!!!
You need to go out and "not" clean your deck more often buddy
The opener is too cool and what a great perspective
The Jumping Spider shots are favorite among this fine series and hats off on the techs for those too
I powerwashed my deck then went looking for subjects and they were gone At least mine is done!
Love the set and the commentary Ron, you do good macro buddy!
Nice details, nice comps and really cool caterpillars. Great shot of all your spidy friends too And of course I can appreciate your floral offerings too!
Marvelous mini monsters, Ron.
The jumping spider shots (especially #8 and #9) are terrifying if one imagines the pics to be life-size.
A day well spent, for sure.
Charlie
May 16, 2012 at 03:12 PM
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Almost full frame – just removed a bit off the top for comp.
. I spotted this tiny caterpillar about .5” long on a weed in a pot from last year. Cropped.
Wonderful macro shots Ron !!! Be careful, you will soon be crawling around in the grass looking for subjects .