More Spiders

[Netskimmer]

When I got to my car on my way to work I saw some jumping spiders (at least that's what we call them) trying to cocoon my TransAm, so I whipped out the camera and took a few shots before relocating them to the grass. I was late for work so I took these in a hurry. Aside from shooting wide open I don't think they came out too bad. These were taken with my 55-300mm and 20mm ET.

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The next two are me playing with my new flash after getting home from work at 2am. It was pitch black and I had to use a flashlight to compose the shots. I don't have any diffusers or anything yet so the light is a bit harsh.

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[Geaux]

Ugh, not sure why I looked in this thread with my Arachnophobia lol. Thanks for the heeby jeebies!

I prefer the first set on the windshield the best, composition and exposure are excellent imo.


How big was big brown exactly? He looks huge!

 

[LizardKing]

Is it on me, is it on me?? I feel like it's on me!!

Not sure why, but I don't like these that much. Of course, I hate spiders... But that's not it.
In the first 2, the subject is too small (for my taste) and not that sharp.
Kinda like the 3rd one, though.

Regards,
LizardKing

 

[RidgewayPortraits]

I really like the 2nd and 4th photos. The only issues I have with them is the Depth of Field seems really shallow so you don't get to see more of the details in the body, only the head.

 

[Netskimmer]

Thank you for all the positive comments. The brown was about 3 inches from front leg to back leg, he was a biggen'. I wish I had reduced my aperture but I didn't think of it at the time. I still get excited sometimes and forget to get all my ducks in a row before I start shooting, this is especially true if I'm in a hurry. I will learn eventually.