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 08/20/2010 07:45:03 PM · #1
The Toronto Star had a feature in their photo section today on jumping spiders. Some great shots (they looked like the photog studied at roz's school of bug macros)

Toronto Star - Spider Macros

The photos are by Tomas Rak, a Slovakian - British photographer. Here are some of his other portfolios:

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 08/20/2010 07:48:02 PM · #2
They're so cool!! I find them fascinating -- I have to go look up whether they're in Virginia.
 08/20/2010 09:14:19 PM · #3
Jaw dropping! Would love to see the specs on his equipment.
 08/20/2010 09:31:31 PM · #4
Originally posted by Jac:
Jaw dropping! Would love to see the specs on his equipment.


Check his flickr

He posted a shot of his equipment.... looks extensive.
 08/21/2010 12:22:04 AM · #5
Originally posted by VitaminB:
Originally posted by Jac:
Jaw dropping! Would love to see the specs on his equipment.


Check his flickr

He posted a shot of his equipment.... looks extensive.


Thanks. I had downloaded one of his pics to magnify the reflections in the spider eyes and this confirmed my suspicions. He's using basic equipment. What serves him most is his patience, and of course his fantastic looking spiders.

Thanks for the links Brad.
 08/21/2010 12:53:34 AM · #6
Jumping spiders are very common in this part of the world at least. His lighting is exquisite.



Message edited by author 2010-08-21 00:55:01.
 08/21/2010 09:01:45 AM · #7
Originally posted by vawendy:
They're so cool!! I find them fascinating -- I have to go look up whether they're in Virginia.


I've seen 'em here! They're a little disconcerting to shoot, because they tend to turn around and face you and rear up a little when they think you're gotten too close. And then they ... jump. That can be a bit startling as you're looking through your viewfinder!
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