Macro stilt fly/spiders

stilt fly/spiders · 09:32 AM

shot with voigtlander macro and flashlight.

2nd shot with fa 50 macro with uniplus tube and flashlight.

marcus

charliezap · 02-22-2012, 10:00 AM

That 2nd bug looks nasty.Is it a fire ant?--charliezap

marcusyoung · 02-22-2012, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by charliezap

That 2nd bug looks nasty.Is it a fire ant?--charliezap

Yes, charlie, its called a weaver's ant. its painful when bitten. Its building its nest and hence will defend its territory

shot with fa 50 macro at close distance and hence this defensive nasty expression

marcus

snappychappy · 02-22-2012, 11:32 AM

Very impressive images, well taken.

Larsenio · 02-22-2012, 11:57 AM

I agree, really impressive work here!
I cannot stand spiders but even so I find that last one really cute! And that`s a compliment

**eaglem** · 02-22-2012, 03:57 PM

Nice work once again Marcus.

Barnster · 02-22-2012, 05:44 PM

I really like the eyes of the spider pic.It's looking at you like it's posing for the picture to be taken.Overall great work!!

canajuneh · 02-22-2012, 05:49 PM

These are impressive - but I'm not sure I would choose to get that close to something that is known to bite.

What type of flashlight did you use to get these shots?

marcusyoung · 02-22-2012, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by snappychappy

Very impressive images, well taken.

Thank you for your compliment.

Originally posted by Larsenio

I agree, really impressive work here!
I cannot stand spiders but even so I find that last one really cute! And that`s a compliment

Somehow I like to capture jumping spiders. Yes I find it cute and thanks for the compliment

marcusyoung · 02-22-2012, 08:19 PM

Originally posted by eaglem

Nice work once again Marcus.

thank you.

Originally posted by Barnster

I really like the eyes of the spider pic.It's looking at you like it's posing for the picture to be taken.Overall great work!!

thank you, Barnster. The spider was found on the railing and color being green. It did not have a lots of space to manouvre and my lens was right ahead of its path, momentarily still, allowing me to capture it.

Originally posted by canajuneh

These are impressive - but I'm not sure I would choose to get that close to something that is known to bite.

What type of flashlight did you use to get these shots?

I remmebered I was using flash metz 58 af2, the latest version with a diffuser as you can see from the reflection of the eyes of the spider, to soften the shadows and direct harsh light.

marcus

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02-22-2012, 10:00 AM	#2
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686	That 2nd bug looks nasty.Is it a fire ant?--charliezap

02-22-2012, 10:46 AM	#3
marcusyoung Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by charliezap That 2nd bug looks nasty.Is it a fire ant?--charliezap Yes, charlie, its called a weaver's ant. its painful when bitten. Its building its nest and hence will defend its territory shot with fa 50 macro at close distance and hence this defensive nasty expression marcus

02-22-2012, 11:32 AM	#4
snappychappy Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leeds Posts: 1,636	Very impressive images, well taken.

02-22-2012, 11:57 AM	#5
Larsenio Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Andenes Photos: Gallery Posts: 361	I agree, really impressive work here! I cannot stand spiders but even so I find that last one really cute! And that`s a compliment

02-22-2012, 03:57 PM	#6
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,132	Nice work once again Marcus.

02-22-2012, 05:44 PM	#7
Barnster Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid North Coast,Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,016	I really like the eyes of the spider pic.It's looking at you like it's posing for the picture to be taken.Overall great work!!

02-22-2012, 05:49 PM	#8
canajuneh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 221	These are impressive - but I'm not sure I would choose to get that close to something that is known to bite. What type of flashlight did you use to get these shots?

02-22-2012, 08:14 PM	#9
marcusyoung Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by snappychappy Very impressive images, well taken. Thank you for your compliment. Originally posted by Larsenio I agree, really impressive work here! I cannot stand spiders but even so I find that last one really cute! And that`s a compliment Somehow I like to capture jumping spiders. Yes I find it cute and thanks for the compliment

02-22-2012, 08:19 PM	#10
marcusyoung Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem Nice work once again Marcus. thank you. Originally posted by Barnster I really like the eyes of the spider pic.It's looking at you like it's posing for the picture to be taken.Overall great work!! thank you, Barnster. The spider was found on the railing and color being green. It did not have a lots of space to manouvre and my lens was right ahead of its path, momentarily still, allowing me to capture it. Originally posted by canajuneh These are impressive - but I'm not sure I would choose to get that close to something that is known to bite. What type of flashlight did you use to get these shots? I remmebered I was using flash metz 58 af2, the latest version with a diffuser as you can see from the reflection of the eyes of the spider, to soften the shadows and direct harsh light. marcus

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