taken with available light, limited DOF and slow shutter speed for a macro shot. that's why I pushed d ISO to 500. I think the "grain" on the leaf added to the contrast against the shinny eyes (so I didn't use neat image).
this was a "wild" specimen i found in the garden. You may have noticed he/she was missing two legs.
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What a great macro shot. Lighting and clarity is outstanding! Well done. I hope you share some of your secrets in the photographer's comments when this challenge has finished and your photo is gracing the front page. :D
Subject well focused: 1 (would like a bit longer DOF)
Lighting: 1
Composition: 1
Subject is focal point: 1
First impression/ Wow factor: 2 (spider has a face!)
Total: 6
WOW - that is just amazing. He almost has a human-like expression. Beautiful macro. This is totally terrific on all counts: focus, DOF and the lighting. It's pure magic.
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