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Peepo

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted September 12, 2011200 views17 comments

I normally post in the UKNP gallery and this is my first image here in the macro gallery. It's actually one I posted a month or two ago over in UKNP but I'd be very interested in feedback from this gallery. (I'm working under the assumption that most of the regulars on this gallery don't regularly view images on UKNP but apologies if that's not the case).

It's a Jumping Spider - Sitticus pubescens on a yellow leaf taken deliberately from a very low angle to get the 'peepo' effect.

Canon 7D with MP-E 65mm macro lens and heavily diffused MT-24EX flash unit, f11, 1/160, ISO 100. Full frame in terms of width but a slight crop off the top for composition.

Please view the larger version if possible.

All comments welcomed

Matt

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on September 12, 2011 at 11:29 AM

Wow, what an eye-catching photo! (No pun intended) I love your POV choice for this and the wonderful diffused yellow BG around those beady eyes. Also the comp choice with the eyes centered works well for this. I feel he is watching me and waiting to pounce. Great job, Matt!

Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments

Comment posted by Ingrid Vekemans on September 12, 2011 at 11:36 AM

Excellent, I love the DOF and sharpness of the eyes. I have seen many macros of this spider before but what makes this one so special is the uniform background and low angle so that nothing disctracts from 'those beady eyes' - top shot!

Registered on August 2, 2010, 138 Posts, 780 Comments

Comment posted by Balan Vinod on September 12, 2011 at 12:06 PM

Matt ...this is a killer ..love your work, and would love to see some more of the same type ...with the main subject placed on the thirds ..but this is a cracker too ..well done ..

Balan Vinod

Registered on March 20, 2006, 889 Posts, 2312 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on September 12, 2011 at 12:11 PM

Original & unique, I think the "peepo" theme/title works very well.
You could even say it's kinda "cute", usually never the case with a spider image..
It's all about the eyes here, well done!

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Jeffry Oonk on September 13, 2011 at 7:28 AM

That's a very nice shot. All that yellow and those eyes.
Like you POF, but having said that, the only (minor) thing that I think can be improved is the flare of yellow that covers the lower half of the eyes.

But like I said, Great shot
Thx for posting
Jef

Registered on February 5, 2011, 21 Posts, 122 Comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on September 13, 2011 at 8:21 AM

Awesome capture! Love your pov and the detail in the spider's eyes.

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Comment posted by Soubhik Patranabis on September 13, 2011 at 2:42 PM

This is absolutely wonderful - great job.

Registered on January 25, 2010, 54 Posts, 610 Comments

Comment posted by Christine Jackson on September 13, 2011 at 4:15 PM

Matt,

Great Shot! What a nice find! Great detail and composition. Well Done!

Chrisie Jackson
Denver, Colorado

Registered on September 19, 2010, 20 Posts, 244 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Schwarz on September 13, 2011 at 5:01 PM

Very creative. Love the colors and the comp.

Registered on November 29, 2006, 236 Posts, 1210 Comments

Comment posted by David Taylor on September 13, 2011 at 6:35 PM

Missed this on UKNP, must have been when I was ill. Well up to your usual very high standards, Matt.

Registered on April 24, 2006, 101 Posts, 837 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on September 13, 2011 at 9:21 PM

Matt:
W

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Just fabulous.

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Comment posted by Varina Patel on September 14, 2011 at 10:20 AM

This is darn cool, Matt! I love it! The extremely simple composition ensures that the viewer isn't distracted, and the brilliant color is an excellent eye-popping (ha) compliment to those incredible eyes! I love the reflected light in the eyes as well. Awesome shot!

Registered on August 22, 2008, 45 Posts, 1578 Comments

Comment posted by Jude Haase on September 14, 2011 at 9:46 PM

Awesome use of DOF and excellent angle!! Congrats!!

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Comment posted by Jude Haase on September 14, 2011 at 9:46 PM

Awesome use of DOF and excellent angle!! Congrats!!

Registered on April 3, 2006, 236 Posts, 1657 Comments

Comment posted by Matt Cole on September 15, 2011 at 5:39 AM

many thanks for the comments

Matt

Registered on February 18, 2008, 17 Posts, 267 Comments

Comment posted by Monica Siri on September 16, 2011 at 12:20 PM

Matt,
I love this image. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Chris Grabski on September 23, 2011 at 3:40 PM

Blooming great.

Registered on April 29, 2011, 122 Posts, 431 Comments