Jumping Spider

Paul IddonPaul Iddon Registered Users Posts: 5,129 Major grins
edited May 13, 2010 in Holy Macro
Spotted this wee beastie on the arm of the new garden bench. He must have decided to come and investigate the new furniture (£35 worth from the local supermarket, lol) but it'll be nice to sit out in the summer.

Even for spiders.

Measured about 3mm this one, but the evening light was dull and overcast and jumping spiders certainly are amongst the most skittish! Had to use the ringflash, but the eyes are OK even with the flash in them.

C&C as always encouraged.

Exif:


Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 450D
Lens: 105mm
Image Date: 2010-05-05 16:20:45 +0000
Focal Length: 105mm
Aperture: f/11.0
Exposure Time: 0.0050 s (1/200)
ISO equiv: 400
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Spot
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: Yes (Manual)
Color Space: ProPhoto RGB
Photographer: Copyright A View of the UK - Paul Iddon Photography





800jumping1.jpg



I considered a horizontal crop too.


jumping1crop.jpg


There was another one I managed when I moved the camera - again this edit includes plenty of bench...

jumping2.jpg


Paul.


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Comments

  • GOLDENORFEGOLDENORFE Super Moderators Posts: 4,747 moderator
    edited May 5, 2010
    cute!

    never keen on ring flash highlights in jumper eyes though

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  • JaynusJaynus Registered Users Posts: 36 Big grins
    edited May 5, 2010
    Love 'em! I really like the horizontal crop but I think #3 is my fav. :)
    I'm a Nikon girl. :D
  • Paul IddonPaul Iddon Registered Users Posts: 5,129 Major grins
    edited May 5, 2010
    Thanks folks.

    I didn't want to try cloning out the ringflash Phil,. I'd botch it up!


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  • Lord VetinariLord Vetinari Registered Users Posts: 15,901 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2010
    LOvely captures- cute little things. Agree with Phil re the highlights.
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  • Paul IddonPaul Iddon Registered Users Posts: 5,129 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2010
    Morning Brian :)

    Thanks.

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  • clicketf3clicketf3 Registered Users Posts: 216 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2010
    Hey Paul, your lucky to have "jumpy" cooperate. I have one hanging around the back patio and always hides when approached. One day...
  • Paul IddonPaul Iddon Registered Users Posts: 5,129 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2010
    clicketf3 wrote: »
    Hey Paul, your lucky to have "jumpy" cooperate. I have one hanging around the back patio and always hides when approached. One day...

    I had to keep putting my hand in front of it so that it wouldn't run away! Laughing.gif... :)


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  • jpcjpc Registered Users Posts: 840 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2010
    I think the ring highlights would actually be very easy to clone out. I like the last shot, best.
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  • Paul IddonPaul Iddon Registered Users Posts: 5,129 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2010
    jpc wrote: »
    I think the ring highlights would actually be very easy to clone out. I like the last shot, best.


    Thanks, I may have a go sometime :)


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  • IPClarkIPClark Registered Users Posts: 2,355 Major grins
    edited May 10, 2010
    Super shots as always Paul.. Would not Content Aware be a more suitable option?

    I can always have a play with the cloning if you wanted to send me the TIFS or even just the JPEGS mate.
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  • Paul IddonPaul Iddon Registered Users Posts: 5,129 Major grins
    edited May 10, 2010
    I can do it Ian, but chose to leave them in. I intend to get a JS in natural daylight when the oppo arises m8. thumb.gif


    Paul.


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  • chusonchuson Registered Users Posts: 26 Big grins
    edited May 13, 2010
    Hey Paul, I like #2, did you use any teleconvertor or extension tube? The spider looks huge :D

    Why doesn't you guys like the ringflash on the spider eyes? Is it because it doesn't look natural? I think it looks cool and I like it but that's just my opinion.
  • Paul IddonPaul Iddon Registered Users Posts: 5,129 Major grins
    edited May 13, 2010
    chuson wrote: »
    Hey Paul, I like #2, did you use any teleconvertor or extension tube? The spider looks huge :D

    Why doesn't you guys like the ringflash on the spider eyes? Is it because it doesn't look natural? I think it looks cool and I like it but that's just my opinion.

    Cheers m8, extension tubes used. thumb.gif


    Paul.


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