Macro Wittle Fuzzy Spider (And His Prey)

Wittle Fuzzy Spider (And His Prey) · 03:26 PM

Watched this guy for a while today

wcchamp18 · 09-18-2011, 03:36 PM

Dude, That's a jumping spider. Nice catch! BTW, that lens is killing me!

RioRico · 09-18-2011, 05:47 PM

Eaters gonna eat.

Colorado CJ · 09-18-2011, 08:07 PM

Great shots! I've been trying to get some photos of jumping spiders, but the JUMP! I guess I have to get too close with my lenses so I spook them.

How far is the front of your lens to that spider?

BTW I've been looking for that lens ever since I started seeing your posts, but haven't found one in my price range yet.

joe.penn · 09-18-2011, 09:05 PM

The distance was between 8 to 10 inches.

About the lense, yes, they can get a little pricey for the Viv'ee S1 or the Lester Dine version- the Panagor 90 macro I just got produces stellar images also, that lens runs about $200 for a K mount. Even with good or great glass, you still need proper lighting - without proper lighting and exposure (which is the most important thing in macro shooting), it won't matter how good the glass is...

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Ash · 09-18-2011, 09:12 PM

Good catch.
They're a popular macro subject, because of how intriguing they look face to face.
Thanks for sharing.

joe.penn · 09-18-2011, 09:51 PM

Originally posted by Ash

Good catch.
They're a popular macro subject, because of how intriguing they look face to face.
Thanks for sharing.

The best out of the set (for subject) was this one; not originally posted as this was actually the first shot on the little guy (actually first shot of the day) but my cam and flash settings were botched - once i realized it he had changed positions. It will more than likely be a miracle if I get another chance for a shot like this as you can see his actual fangs coming from inside of his mouth as he grasps his prey:

I wanted to curl up in the fetal position and cry when I pulled it off of the camera, knowing that I missed the perfect shot...

Those Are Some Serious Fangs For Such A Small Critter!!!!!

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**Bob Harris** · 09-18-2011, 09:58 PM

Joe, the lighting might be off a little, but come on, this is a tremendous shot you captured. Thanks for sharing this rare shot. Bob

joe.penn · 09-19-2011, 07:39 AM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

Joe, the lighting might be off a little, but come on, this is a tremendous shot you captured. Thanks for sharing this rare shot. Bob

Thanks Bob - I may go out in the field later today and see if I can spot another one for some more shooting...

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09-18-2011, 03:36 PM	#2
wcchamp18 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 764	Dude, That's a jumping spider. Nice catch! BTW, that lens is killing me!

09-18-2011, 05:47 PM	#3
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,264	Eaters gonna eat.

09-18-2011, 08:07 PM	#4
Colorado CJ Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,401	Great shots! I've been trying to get some photos of jumping spiders, but the JUMP! I guess I have to get too close with my lenses so I spook them. How far is the front of your lens to that spider? BTW I've been looking for that lens ever since I started seeing your posts, but haven't found one in my price range yet.

09-18-2011, 09:05 PM	#5
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902 Original Poster	The distance was between 8 to 10 inches. About the lense, yes, they can get a little pricey for the Viv'ee S1 or the Lester Dine version- the Panagor 90 macro I just got produces stellar images also, that lens runs about $200 for a K mount. Even with good or great glass, you still need proper lighting - without proper lighting and exposure (which is the most important thing in macro shooting), it won't matter how good the glass is... ___

09-18-2011, 09:12 PM	#6
Ash Community Manager Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,704	Good catch. They're a popular macro subject, because of how intriguing they look face to face. Thanks for sharing.

09-18-2011, 09:51 PM	#7
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ash Good catch. They're a popular macro subject, because of how intriguing they look face to face. Thanks for sharing. The best out of the set (for subject) was this one; not originally posted as this was actually the first shot on the little guy (actually first shot of the day) but my cam and flash settings were botched - once i realized it he had changed positions. It will more than likely be a miracle if I get another chance for a shot like this as you can see his actual fangs coming from inside of his mouth as he grasps his prey: I wanted to curl up in the fetal position and cry when I pulled it off of the camera, knowing that I missed the perfect shot... Those Are Some Serious Fangs For Such A Small Critter!!!!! ---

09-18-2011, 09:58 PM	#8
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Joe, the lighting might be off a little, but come on, this is a tremendous shot you captured. Thanks for sharing this rare shot. Bob

09-19-2011, 07:39 AM	#9
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris Joe, the lighting might be off a little, but come on, this is a tremendous shot you captured. Thanks for sharing this rare shot. Bob Thanks Bob - I may go out in the field later today and see if I can spot another one for some more shooting... ---

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