Crab Spider - Getting back into macro :)

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Crab Spider - Getting back into macro :)

Postby xerubus on Wed Feb 20, 2008 6:42 pm

Hi all,

It's been over a year and a bit since I have taken a macro shot, so as soon as my lens was delivered this afternoon I couldn't wait to give it a go.

I'm quit a bit dusty with my technique and lighting, but hopefully it should come back 'like riding a bike'.

Couple of things I don't like about this initial shot.

1. Shadows from the flash are far far too harsh. Time to make a diffuser.
2. I blew the focus on the front left hand leg.

Here's a crab spider for your C&C. Approximately 2mm head width.

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It's great to be out taking photos again!!! :D
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Re: Crab Spider - Getting back into macro :)

Postby big pix on Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:01 pm

i agree with you mark ...... but still a great effort....... :cheers:
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Re: Crab Spider - Getting back into macro :)

Postby xerubus on Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:05 pm

Thankyou BP.. appreciate the feedback.
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Re: Crab Spider - Getting back into macro :)

Postby Dargan on Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:07 am

This is a very nicely balanced image. I cannot source the lens as there is no exif data. Can you post what your new lens was? Not the 105 by chance?
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Re: Crab Spider - Getting back into macro :)

Postby Pa on Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:17 am

i think it's a good effort, considering the size of your subject.
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Re: Crab Spider - Getting back into macro :)

Postby xerubus on Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:34 am

thanks Dargan and Pa.

Pa... used the tamron 90mm. f16@1/200th.
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