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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Small Ones

Out with the Laowa 25mm 2.5-5X Ultra Macro. Found a couple of little things to try and get close to.

The very tiny jumping spider was at the most 1/16th of an inch . He/she was gracious enough to allow me a few moments to do a photo session.

As always , your suggestions and comments are most welcomed.

Thank you for looking and I hope you enjoy.

Birdie

“She asks me to kill the spider.
Instead, I get the most
peaceful weapons I can find.

I take a cup and a napkin.
I catch the spider, put it outside
and allow it to walk away.

If I am ever caught in the wrong place
at the wrong time, just being alive
and not bothering anyone,

I hope I am greeted
with the same kind
of mercy.”

― Rudy Francisco, Helium

1. Jumping Spider

ILCE-7RM4 1/80s 800 ISO 0.0 EV

2. They love to crawl under the petals

ILCE-7RM4 1/200s 6400 ISO 0.0 EV

ILCE-7RM4 1/100s 1600 ISO 0.0 EV

4 Smiley Face. ( Spinybacked Orbweaver)

ILCE-7RM4 1/320s 6400 ISO 0.0 EV

5 Adult Plant Bug

ILCE-7RM4 1/80s 640 ISO 0.0 EV

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Mar 29, 2023 at 07:21 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Small Ones

I love the quote Birdie

And great look at the little jumper !
gary

Mar 29, 2023 at 07:40 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Small Ones

Great set of tiny things ! Like Gary... I always enjoy your quotes

Thank you for sharing them with us.

John

Mar 29, 2023 at 08:26 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Small Ones

Great shots!
If I understand your lens spec, these are all between 2.5X and 5X.
I agree with the other comments about the quote.

Dave

Mar 29, 2023 at 09:29 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Small Ones

Just your usual wonderfulness! TFS!

Bob

Mar 29, 2023 at 10:31 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Small Ones

Excellent set, most impressive Birdie.

Mar 29, 2023 at 10:48 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Small Ones

Lovely series Birdie.
Suspect your katydid nymph is an adult plant bug (Miridae)

Brian V.

Mar 29, 2023 at 11:47 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Small Ones

At 25mm, the lens must be super close to the subject. How do you do that without scaring them away? Also, how do you light your subject? Super work!

Morris

Mar 30, 2023 at 06:50 AM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Small Ones

morris wrote:
At 25mm, the lens must be super close to the subject. How do you do that without scaring them away? Also, how do you light your subject? Super work!

Morris

I just checked mine. Working distance 40mm at x5 and 45mm at x2.5.

I carry mine at all times and use it for e.g. slime moulds.

Harold

Mar 30, 2023 at 12:43 PM

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e6filmuser wrote:
I just checked mine. Working distance 40mm at x5 and 45mm at x2.5.

I carry mine at all times and use it for e.g. slime moulds.

Harold

Thank you Harold

Morris

Mar 30, 2023 at 02:08 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Small Ones

Birdie,

Interesting set and well done

Chris S.

Mar 30, 2023 at 02:26 PM

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sum1sgrampa wrote:
I love the quote Birdie

And great look at the little jumper !
gary
Thank you Gary.
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johnohio wrote:
Great set of tiny things ! Like Gary... I always enjoy your quotes

Thank you for sharing them with us.

John

Glad you enjoy them. Thanks John

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dclark wrote:
Great shots!
If I understand your lens spec, these are all between 2.5X and 5X.
I agree with the other comments about the quote.

Dave

Thanks Dave. yes the lens goes from 2X magnification to 5Xmagnification. I live moving subjects, the most I have been able to do is 3 to 31/2X. The depth of field is incredibly small and any motion blur is enhanced.

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Bobg657 wrote:
Just your usual wonderfulness! TFS!

Bob

Thanks so much Bob

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louie champan wrote:
Excellent set, most impressive Birdie.

Much appreciated Louie

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LordV wrote:
Lovely series Birdie.
Suspect your katydid nymph is an adult plant bug (Miridae)

Brian V.

Thanks for the correct ID Brian, appreciate it.

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morris wrote:
At 25mm, the lens must be super close to the subject. How do you do that without scaring them away? Also, how do you light your subject? Super work!

Morris

It is super close around 1 1/2” to 1“. I move very slowly and I get down as much to their level as I can so I am not towering over them. I find the jumping spiders as curious about me as I am them. The other critters if you can find them when they are eating , they do not move as much. As to lighting, I am using a led panel by MagMod. You can see the rectangular reflection in the eyes.

Birdie

Mar 31, 2023 at 10:25 AM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Small Ones

These are very, very nice Birdie. Watch out, you'll start photographing snakes

Mar 31, 2023 at 01:59 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Small Ones

+1 what Ted said!!

Love these little guys! Well done.

Mary

Apr 01, 2023 at 11:29 AM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Small Ones

Love the quote....the photos, as usual are top shelf and uniquely yours! Even an arachnophobe like myself can appreciate the beauty in these little creatures. And a species with so many eyes...an ophthalmologist's dream come true.
Eric

Apr 01, 2023 at 11:33 AM


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