‹ Previous Macro & Close-up Gallery Next ›

Showdown

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted May 9, 2013338 views5 comments

This little goldenrod spider is about 1/2 inch across, including legs

D800
70-180mm macro @ 140mm
1/200 sec, f/5.6
Mode: Av
Metering: Spot
ISO: 250
AF mode: AF-C
White balance: AUTO1
Flash: Off

Hand-held
About 15% of frame

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on May 9, 2013 at 7:09 AM

Outstanding, Sandy. I like the eye level perspective and the way the spider is angled and spread so that all the legs are visible. The detail in the head is terrific, and the purple flower makes a great contrasting base.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on May 9, 2013 at 11:01 PM

I think your goldenrod spider is confused...I don't know of any blue goldenrod.

What a great look at this little spider and in a wonderfully colorful setting. Excellent shot, with the focus in exactly the right place.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 9, 2013 at 11:45 PM

Mark, I think you're right! I've never seen them on anything but white or light yellow flowers. He/she stood out here and was easy to see.
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on May 14, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Sandy:

Great perspective and perfect point of focus on the eyes. Like the pose of the spider as well.

Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments

Comment posted by Sanjay Sundaram on May 25, 2013 at 9:50 PM

Wonderful, Sandy. Incredible because it was handheld. You have very steady hands.
The focus is right on the eyes and the spider is positioned nicely.

Sanjay

Registered on April 9, 2013, 107 Posts, 725 Comments