Macro Spider's Lair

Spider's Lair · **4 Likes**

I tried focus stacking this tiny spider that built a web on my lawn. I took eight shots, but I probably should have taken several more since I am seeing a few blurred areas. I think I might try it again at a bit higher ISO and a faster shutter speed. There was probably a bit of vibration from a slight breeze on the web even though I couldn't see it. Anyway, I always have fun taking these kinds of shots.

**MikeNArk** · 04-15-2022, 09:16 AM

Looks great to me Todd. Those water droplets on the web form nice framing for the detailed shot of the spider. I'm viewing on my phone since we are at a Volleyball tournament in KC this weekend.

**angkymac** · 04-15-2022, 06:41 PM

Completely impressive, Todd!
And impressive also regarding the amount of work you put into that image!
(Perhaps I should say, it's impressive that your back and knees allow this much torture!

)
Your 35mm might have saved a lot of focus stacking.
But this is one fantastic evidence of how well that Irix glass can perform!
And how well your eye can work with the weather to see such.
Angky.

**K2 to K50** · 04-16-2022, 11:21 PM

Originally posted by ToddK

I tried focus stacking this tiny spider that built a web on my lawn. I took eight shots, but I probably should have taken several more since I am seeing a few blurred areas. I think I might try it again at a bit higher ISO and a faster shutter speed. There was probably a bit of vibration from a slight breeze on the web even though I couldn't see it. Anyway, I always have fun taking these kinds of shots.

Eek!
I'm outta here!!

That is a brilliant image, Todd! Top marks for vision, patience, and hard work!

**ToddK** · 04-17-2022, 05:33 AM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Looks great to me Todd. Those water droplets on the web form nice framing for the detailed shot of the spider. I'm viewing on my phone since we are at a Volleyball tournament in KC this weekend.

Thanks Mike! I hope you are enjoying the volleyball and getting some action photos.

Originally posted by angkymac

Completely impressive, Todd!
And impressive also regarding the amount of work you put into that image!
(Perhaps I should say, it's impressive that your back and knees allow this much torture! )
Your 35mm might have saved a lot of focus stacking.
But this is one fantastic evidence of how well that Irix glass can perform!
And how well your eye can work with the weather to see such.
Angky.

Thanks Angky! I am not sure the spider would have liked the 35mm in its face, and it would have blocked off the light completely. However, it would have helped greatly with depth of field. I used my travel tripod and live view, so the contortions were minimal.

Originally posted by K2 to K50

Eek!
I'm outta here!!

That is a brilliant image, Todd! Top marks for vision, patience, and hard work!

Thanks so much for your very nice comment Peter!

**Fotus Tuus** · 04-17-2022, 07:41 AM

Maybe it is really worth framing the photo of this monster a bit tighter, but it still looks pretty scary

Congratulations!

**swip** · 04-18-2022, 07:41 PM

Wow. That is quite a shot you got there. Thanks for sharing.

**ToddK** · 04-18-2022, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by Fotus Tuus

Maybe it is really worth framing the photo of this monster a bit tighter, but it still looks pretty scary Congratulations!

Thanks you Fotus Tuus!

Originally posted by swip

Wow. That is quite a shot you got there. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for the very nice comment swip!

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04-15-2022, 09:16 AM	#2
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,124	Looks great to me Todd. Those water droplets on the web form nice framing for the detailed shot of the spider. I'm viewing on my phone since we are at a Volleyball tournament in KC this weekend.

04-15-2022, 06:41 PM	#3
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,985	Completely impressive, Todd! And impressive also regarding the amount of work you put into that image! (Perhaps I should say, it's impressive that your back and knees allow this much torture! ) Your 35mm might have saved a lot of focus stacking. But this is one fantastic evidence of how well that Irix glass can perform! And how well your eye can work with the weather to see such. Angky.

04-16-2022, 11:21 PM	#4
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,794	Originally posted by ToddK I tried focus stacking this tiny spider that built a web on my lawn. I took eight shots, but I probably should have taken several more since I am seeing a few blurred areas. I think I might try it again at a bit higher ISO and a faster shutter speed. There was probably a bit of vibration from a slight breeze on the web even though I couldn't see it. Anyway, I always have fun taking these kinds of shots. Eek! I'm outta here!! That is a brilliant image, Todd! Top marks for vision, patience, and hard work!

04-17-2022, 05:33 AM	#5
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,532 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeNArk Looks great to me Todd. Those water droplets on the web form nice framing for the detailed shot of the spider. I'm viewing on my phone since we are at a Volleyball tournament in KC this weekend. Thanks Mike! I hope you are enjoying the volleyball and getting some action photos. Originally posted by angkymac Completely impressive, Todd! And impressive also regarding the amount of work you put into that image! (Perhaps I should say, it's impressive that your back and knees allow this much torture! ) Your 35mm might have saved a lot of focus stacking. But this is one fantastic evidence of how well that Irix glass can perform! And how well your eye can work with the weather to see such. Angky. Thanks Angky! I am not sure the spider would have liked the 35mm in its face, and it would have blocked off the light completely. However, it would have helped greatly with depth of field. I used my travel tripod and live view, so the contortions were minimal. Originally posted by K2 to K50 Eek! I'm outta here!! That is a brilliant image, Todd! Top marks for vision, patience, and hard work! Thanks so much for your very nice comment Peter!

04-17-2022, 07:41 AM	#6
Fotus Tuus Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Murowana Goślina, Wielkopolska Photos: Albums Posts: 601	Maybe it is really worth framing the photo of this monster a bit tighter, but it still looks pretty scary Congratulations!

04-18-2022, 07:41 PM	#7
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Wow. That is quite a shot you got there. Thanks for sharing.

04-18-2022, 08:24 PM	#8
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,532 Original Poster	Originally posted by Fotus Tuus Maybe it is really worth framing the photo of this monster a bit tighter, but it still looks pretty scary Congratulations! Thanks you Fotus Tuus! Originally posted by swip Wow. That is quite a shot you got there. Thanks for sharing. Thank you for the very nice comment swip!