stealth by redchilicat

Photography • Animals • posted on Apr 02, 2006

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I believe that this is the same orb weaver as in "New Resident" He has taken up a new location close to my porch that has allowed me to take some shots of him in action(they hunt at night and hide during the day). I admit though that I have a lot to learn on taking a macro in the dark :-) I tried a trick that I had read somewhere and put a tissue over the flash to help keep it from being too washed out. If anyone has any advice on taking this type of shot I would appreciate it very much. Thank you for your much appreciated comments and have a fantastic week! Wendy

Comments (12)

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gizmo563

11:19PM | Sun, 02 April 2006

wonderful shot of a very interesting subject!

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Zacko

12:14AM | Mon, 03 April 2006

WHAT THE HELL???? WENDY!!!!! Harboring creatures like that cant be healthy. EEEEWWWW AGAIN!!!! That is just nasty....NASTY I TELL YA!!! Im sooooo impressed with both your skills and your curage. Way to go girl! Have a wonderful day now ya hear. #:O)

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spselfr

1:21AM | Mon, 03 April 2006

I agree with Zacko fantastic skill and courage

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LouLouBell

3:09AM | Mon, 03 April 2006

I love the spidey. Great shot. I use an semi opaque square plastic bottle cut as a small box with sides athat just fits overe the front of the flash head and this works great for macro stuff. Just beware that multiple flash shots in short succession can melt the things that cover the flash unit. ie: take a break every few minutes and let things cool down!!

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busi2ness

3:57AM | Mon, 03 April 2006

Excellent detail despite the flash problem. LouLouBell has good advice, when in a hurry I used a double layer (white) tissue bulging in front of the flash to do the same. Be prepared then to take more than one shot as the results may differ every time.

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Laelia

12:07PM | Mon, 03 April 2006

Fascinating macro, Wendy ! Don't find personally there's a flash problem, even I'm a beginner... Love precisely the white light effect on " fur" in opposite with dark background ! Your spider there makes me think at Spider crab " Maja squinado" we could " fish in Mediteranean sea and Atlantic ocean... It has a famous flavored taste... Beautiful !!! q:)

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claudialee

1:28PM | Mon, 03 April 2006

The picture is great, the subject is worrisome. Hasn't anyone told you that these critters can bite? I must agree with Zacko "EEEEWWWW". I'd be reaching for a can of 'Raid'- guess I'm just not as nice as you are. Love, Hugs and prayers.

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jcv2

2:51PM | Mon, 03 April 2006

Wow, impressive capture, Wendy! Too bad the contrasts are this high. I am not an experienced user of flashes (in fact I don't even have one), but flashing against a white sheet or so might help, as long as you can direct your flash. If not, it will be harder, but maybe more experienced flash users might help you. Terrific work!

froznlife42

7:57PM | Mon, 03 April 2006

Crap!! That thing is so hairy and nasty looking!!!!! Good Lord this could evoke plenty of nightmares. Better you than me. Have you tried a white sheet of paper to help direct the flash? Experimentation is the key I guess.

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tmathise

3:37PM | Tue, 04 April 2006

Hmmmmm!? Part animal (arachnidus hairyandscary) and part vegetable (some kind of cactus gone wrong), LOL. Incredible macro work Wendy! Have a fantastic day.

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