Macro Hanging by a thread

Hanging by a thread · 11:27 AM

Sorry, no bugs this time

I was walking along with my macro setup in search of insects, but alas could not find any. I did notice all the water droplets everywhere so I thought I'd give it a shot. I had to get into quite the awkward position for this picture

I only had the chance to take 10 shots before having to leave, and that includes shots taken to get the settings down :ugh:

Well anyways here's the photograph:

Adam · 05-19-2010, 07:17 PM

That's almost the perfect shot! Very well cone! I would only add just a tiny bit more color to it

The diagonal line spanning from one corner to the other with a light offset, DOF effect, and sharpness of the reflection in the upper droplet make for a fatastic composition!

yeatzee · 05-19-2010, 10:28 PM

Originally posted by Adam

That's almost the perfect shot! Very well cone! I would only add just a tiny bit more color to it

The diagonal line spanning from one corner to the other with a light offset, DOF effect, and sharpness of the reflection in the upper droplet make for a fatastic composition!

Hey I got a response!

Its a fairly desaturated version of the picture (tend to like toned down images when not shooting insects). Im glad you like it! Should I crop more of the right hand side so its more corner to corner?

C&C welcome guys, dont be shy!

Adam · 05-19-2010, 10:29 PM

Nope, I don't think it needs any cropping at all- the slight offset works here, I think! Also, check this out: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentaxforums-com-news/101978-lets-get-posting.html

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yeatzee · 05-19-2010, 10:34 PM

Great idea Adam!

Thanks for the response by the way, I appreciate it

Praestigium · 05-19-2010, 10:57 PM

Like Adam said, an almost perfect picture, perhaps if you focused slightly higher on the middle dew drop, but it's still a great shot, keep it up!

Praestigium · 05-19-2010, 11:01 PM

By the way Yeatzee, I've been meaning to ask, what lens did you use to take this picture?

Crab spider eating smaller spider crop on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

(Sorry for crashing your thread with one of your other photos :P)

yeatzee · 05-19-2010, 11:07 PM

Originally posted by Praestigium

Like Adam said, an almost perfect picture, perhaps if you focused slightly higher on the middle dew drop, but it's still a great shot, keep it up!

If I focused any differently the refraction wouldn't have been in focus making it an entirely boring image IMO

Originally posted by Praestigium

By the way Yeatzee, I've been meaning to ask, what lens did you use to take this picture?

Crab spider eating smaller spider crop on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

(Sorry for crashing your thread with one of your other photos :P)

No problem

I used my sigma 105mm macro set to 1:1 and my M 50mm F/1.7 reversed ontop of it via tape. Than I cropped

Praestigium · 05-20-2010, 12:19 AM

Originally posted by yeatzee

No problem

I used my sigma 105mm macro set to 1:1 and my M 50mm F/1.7 reversed ontop of it via tape. Than I cropped

I'm still an amateur at this, so what do you mean by "M 50mm F/1.7 reversed on top"?

Christopher M.W.T · 05-20-2010, 02:55 AM

Cool shot, yes I'm very curious to about your macro setup.

You already used the 105mm Macro sigma I'm guessing using the 50mm was to increase magnification?

yeatzee · 05-20-2010, 08:10 AM

I've gotten a lot of use out of this video so far

[YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoA_-KxOwsQ[/YT]

Christopher M.W.T · 05-20-2010, 08:57 AM

thanks dude, also thanks for your flickr comment

PentX Girl · 05-20-2010, 10:44 AM

Fantastic shot...enjoyed your informative video too

JesseDavis · 05-20-2010, 11:36 AM

I has envy.

what kind of thread is that? some kind of polymer?

sophotec · 05-20-2010, 12:10 PM

wow! AAA+ for this shot.

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05-19-2010, 07:17 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	That's almost the perfect shot! Very well cone! I would only add just a tiny bit more color to it The diagonal line spanning from one corner to the other with a light offset, DOF effect, and sharpness of the reflection in the upper droplet make for a fatastic composition! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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05-19-2010, 10:28 PM	#3
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam That's almost the perfect shot! Very well cone! I would only add just a tiny bit more color to it The diagonal line spanning from one corner to the other with a light offset, DOF effect, and sharpness of the reflection in the upper droplet make for a fatastic composition! Hey I got a response! Its a fairly desaturated version of the picture (tend to like toned down images when not shooting insects). Im glad you like it! Should I crop more of the right hand side so its more corner to corner? C&C welcome guys, dont be shy!

05-19-2010, 10:29 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Nope, I don't think it needs any cropping at all- the slight offset works here, I think! Also, check this out: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentaxforums-com-news/101978-lets-get-posting.html Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

05-19-2010, 10:34 PM	#5
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675 Original Poster	Great idea Adam! Thanks for the response by the way, I appreciate it

05-19-2010, 10:57 PM	#6
Praestigium Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 139	Like Adam said, an almost perfect picture, perhaps if you focused slightly higher on the middle dew drop, but it's still a great shot, keep it up!

05-19-2010, 11:01 PM	#7
Praestigium Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 139	By the way Yeatzee, I've been meaning to ask, what lens did you use to take this picture? Crab spider eating smaller spider crop on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (Sorry for crashing your thread with one of your other photos :P)

05-19-2010, 11:07 PM	#8
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675 Original Poster	Originally posted by Praestigium Like Adam said, an almost perfect picture, perhaps if you focused slightly higher on the middle dew drop, but it's still a great shot, keep it up! If I focused any differently the refraction wouldn't have been in focus making it an entirely boring image IMO Originally posted by Praestigium By the way Yeatzee, I've been meaning to ask, what lens did you use to take this picture? Crab spider eating smaller spider crop on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (Sorry for crashing your thread with one of your other photos :P) No problem I used my sigma 105mm macro set to 1:1 and my M 50mm F/1.7 reversed ontop of it via tape. Than I cropped

05-20-2010, 12:19 AM	#9
Praestigium Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 139	Originally posted by yeatzee No problem I used my sigma 105mm macro set to 1:1 and my M 50mm F/1.7 reversed ontop of it via tape. Than I cropped I'm still an amateur at this, so what do you mean by "M 50mm F/1.7 reversed on top"?

05-20-2010, 02:55 AM	#10
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689	Cool shot, yes I'm very curious to about your macro setup. You already used the 105mm Macro sigma I'm guessing using the 50mm was to increase magnification?

05-20-2010, 08:10 AM	#11
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675 Original Poster	I've gotten a lot of use out of this video so far [YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoA_-KxOwsQ[/YT]

05-20-2010, 08:57 AM	#12
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689	thanks dude, also thanks for your flickr comment

05-20-2010, 10:44 AM	#13
PentX Girl Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,700	Fantastic shot...enjoyed your informative video too

05-20-2010, 11:36 AM	#14
JesseDavis Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Yokohama Photos: Albums Posts: 180	I has envy. what kind of thread is that? some kind of polymer?

05-20-2010, 12:10 PM	#15
sophotec New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Marche / Center Italy Posts: 19	wow! AAA+ for this shot.