Huntsman spiders with prey etc

[orionmystery]

Huntsman spider with spider prey. Any idea what dipterans are those? Sabah, Malaysia (Borneo)

Huntsman spider with prey IMG_1317 copy by Kurt (Hock Ping GUEK) orionmystery.blogspot.com, on Flickr


A mating pair of Blattodea on a tree trunk at night. Selangor, Malaysia.

Mating cockroaches IMG_2099 copy by Kurt (Hock Ping GUEK) orionmystery.blogspot.com, on Flickr


Two Polyrhachis ants and Hemipteran eggs? Selangor, Malaysia. Night find.

Two ants and some eggs IMG_1945 copy by Kurt (Hock Ping GUEK) orionmystery.blogspot.com, on Flickr


Huntsman spider with skink prey. Night find. Pahang, Malaysia.

Huntsman spider with skink IMG_1605 copy by Kurt (Hock Ping GUEK) orionmystery.blogspot.com, on Flickr


Unidentified Gasteracantha sp. spider? Sabah, Malaysia (Borneo)

Gasteracantha sp. spider? IMG_1296 copy by Kurt (Hock Ping GUEK) orionmystery.blogspot.com, on Flickr


Hello shrimp, the ocean called. It wants you back! A katydid (Tribe: Agraeciini) we found at night. Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia (Borneo).

Katydid nymph IMG_1276 copy by Kurt (Hock Ping GUEK) orionmystery.blogspot.com, on Flickr


This beetle, or what's left of it, was still alive - moving its antennae, mandibles and legs - when I found it. Attacked by a bird? The ants were making a meal out of it. Night find, Selangor, Malaysia.

Beetle eaten alive by ants IMG_1894 copy by Kurt (Hock Ping GUEK) orionmystery.blogspot.com, on Flickr


More tropical spiders: Tropical spiders | Up Close with Nature

 

[VABuckeye]

I know others have said it but your images are so freaking good. I can only aspire to get halfway to where you are. Thanks so much for sharing.

 

[GDHLEWIS]

Those are amazing! If you don't mind me asking what is your setup?

 

[orionmystery]

I know others have said it but your images are so freaking good. I can only aspire to get halfway to where you are. Thanks so much for sharing.

Thanks

Those are amazing! If you don't mind me asking what is your setup?

Thanks. I used 3 different setups here. All with 40D, but different lenses/lighting.

Image #1 and #6:

MPE65, MT24EX and concave diffuser: MT24EX concave diffuser quick update | Up Close with Nature

Image #2, 3, 4, 6:

Tamron SP60, Canon 270EX speedlite. I don't have a photo of this setup yet. Still fine tuning the rig to get more satisfactory light/diffusion. But it's very similar to my first ever macro rig with D80, Tamron SP90:

My Macro Rig - Then and Now | Up Close with Nature

Image #5:

Sigma 150 + 1.4x extender: Tips on shooting with natural light | Up Close with Nature

 

[SashaT]

Frickin rad!!!!

 

[Adri]

Amazing pictures! I especially love the first one.

 

[mishele]

:hail:

 

[cbarnard7]

Awesome, as always!