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08/23/2004 09:10:04 AM · #1 |
 This is so far the best spider shot I could achieve. I don't know how disturbing are those small blurry spots on the stomach. Thanks for any comments/suggestions. |
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08/23/2004 09:36:32 AM · #2 |
Due to lack of context this spider looks like it's floating. I'd perhaps pull further out to reduce the softening/blur of the image and try to include the web by either placing some dark material behind it or by shining a light to pick up the highlights.
Not bad level of detail and your DOF is good too, although there seem to some patches of excessive blur on the body.
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08/23/2004 09:59:34 AM · #3 |
Agree with Jon`s (imagineer)comments.It really needs the web to be visible...Compositionally very pleasing though.
I captured a similar breed of spider yesterday (my first go at insects of any sort)
Message edited by author 2004-08-23 10:02:41.
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08/23/2004 10:20:56 AM · #4 |
I tend to agree with the comments by Jon and Gordon, it has an unnatural abstract feel about it, background would enhance this.
Don't know what post editing you have done but the blurry spots could be a bit of flare, maybe dirt on the lens ? they would distract on a larger image.
Gordon, I like the dof on your shot,one thing which is quite difficult with our camera, nice pic.
typo edit:
Message edited by author 2004-08-23 10:21:36.
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08/23/2004 12:44:25 PM · #5 |
 Here is another shot from the same spider. The pose is not that nice but the web seen better. Enhancements: Neat Image shrpen slightly out of focus image, then PS color level adjustment and contrast +15. This guy is there all the time so I will probably try again from the mini tripod and using something external light to make the web visible... |
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08/23/2004 01:26:25 PM · #6 |
Gyorgy - this last one is better in my view. More interest and shows something of the spider's domain.
The exposure is a bit flat though so a strong light source either in front or to the side would be useful to pick up more detail and contrast.
It depends what you want to show - the spider's fangs and hairs or where he lives, his web and his general appearance, etc. In the shot below I wanted detail but not at the expense of context.
and this one was about 20mm away. |
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08/23/2004 02:22:04 PM · #7 |
killer shots! i don't know what attracts me to them...i guess it was being able to see them up close through a macro lens.
even though i've gotten lucky handheld, i'm finding a tripod helps me get much more detail. these are some of my favorites...
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