Macro Jumping spider among a sea of yellow

Jumping spider among a sea of yellow · 03:37 PM

im very dissapointed with the way this image came out, but its still decent. I spent a good 30+ minutes editing this shot only to have my computer freeze and die as I click "save as"

I can't get it to look anything like the way I had it so im pretty irritated at this point. Still a cool subject however, and worthy of sharing IMO.

(yes that is its web infront of it)

axl · 04-24-2010, 04:17 PM

it that is how dissapointing shot looks to you...
well, I really don't know how the good one would be

I think it's a great shot and well done!
30+ mins well spent IMO

**eaglem** · 04-24-2010, 04:29 PM

A pretty good shot I'd say, the yellow background contrasting nicely with the darkness of the spider. The focus is sharp enough to display lots of detail which is what the viewer wants. Well done.

miss_alexx · 04-24-2010, 04:54 PM

Very nice shot. You focused right on the eyes. Can you tell me how big the spider is in real life. Thanks.

yeatzee · 04-24-2010, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by miss_alexx

Very nice shot. You focused right on the eyes. Can you tell me how big the spider is in real life. Thanks.

Smaller than my finger nail.

Glad you guys think its ok

miss_alexx · 04-24-2010, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by yeatzee

Smaller than my finger nail.

Wow ok that is so small. You must have been so close to the spider to take that shot.

**dcmsox2004** · 04-24-2010, 06:49 PM

fantastic capture !! do you have this in a larger view? thanks for sharing, dave m

Tuner571 · 04-25-2010, 05:51 AM

That is a very beautiful capture and I know what you mean about your computer. Last year I was using my friends old computer as it had a older version of photoshop on it. After two hours of working I was almost complete when the stupid thing blue screened on me and all that work was lost. As for your shot it still looks really amazing and the reflection in the eyes looks awsome.

Blue · 04-25-2010, 07:30 AM

Originally posted by yeatzee

Smaller than my finger nail.

Glad you guys think its ok

And that is actually large for some of the Salticidae. Its easy to have them walking around on your front element or forehead as well.

Blue · 04-25-2010, 07:30 AM

Originally posted by yeatzee

Smaller than my finger nail.

Glad you guys think its ok

And that is actually large for some of the Salticidae. Its easy to have them walking around on your front element or forehead as well.

This doesn't mean you are quitting your favorite predator does it?

Nitrok · 04-25-2010, 07:37 AM

Great macro. Love the sharp details.

yeatzee · 04-25-2010, 08:56 AM

Originally posted by miss_alexx

Wow ok that is so small. You must have been so close to the spider to take that shot.

Yes the working distance with the macro lens and 50mm reversed is very short....to short if Im honest. I need a new solution for more mag.

Originally posted by Tuner571

That is a very beautiful capture and I know what you mean about your computer. Last year I was using my friends old computer as it had a older version of photoshop on it. After two hours of working I was almost complete when the stupid thing blue screened on me and all that work was lost. As for your shot it still looks really amazing and the reflection in the eyes looks awsome.

Thats terrible! Thanks though.

Originally posted by Blue

And that is actually large for some of the Salticidae. Its easy to have them walking around on your front element or forehead as well.

This doesn't mean you are quitting your favorite predator does it?

Yes, I found two other jumping spiders who appear to be the same species. Both are half the size of this one. Pictures will follow later in the week with my new K-7

(coming tuesday!)
Are you asking If I am replacing mantids with jumping spiders? DEFFINITELY NOT! Im not nearly good enough to do these creatures justice and just nearly good enough for mantids.

Originally posted by Nitrok

Great macro. Love the sharp details.

Thanks!

yeatzee · 04-25-2010, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

fantastic capture !! do you have this in a larger view? thanks for sharing, dave m

there ya go

timstone · 04-25-2010, 05:33 PM

Originally posted by Tuner571

That is a very beautiful capture and I know what you mean about your computer. Last year I was using my friends old computer as it had a older version of photoshop on it. After two hours of working I was almost complete when the stupid thing blue screened on me and all that work was lost. As for your shot it still looks really amazing and the reflection in the eyes looks awsome.

The first six words and the last sentence are all that pertains to this picture...why do you keep padding your posts?

yeatzee · 04-25-2010, 06:14 PM

I'd say he is simply relating to my circumstance. Yes he posts a lot, but not in a way like Jct :ugh:

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axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	it that is how dissapointing shot looks to you... well, I really don't know how the good one would be I think it's a great shot and well done! 30+ mins well spent IMO

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eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,147	A pretty good shot I'd say, the yellow background contrasting nicely with the darkness of the spider. The focus is sharp enough to display lots of detail which is what the viewer wants. Well done.

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miss_alexx Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Montréal, Québec Photos: Albums Posts: 584	Very nice shot. You focused right on the eyes. Can you tell me how big the spider is in real life. Thanks.

04-24-2010, 05:01 PM	#5
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675 Original Poster	Originally posted by miss_alexx Very nice shot. You focused right on the eyes. Can you tell me how big the spider is in real life. Thanks. Smaller than my finger nail. Glad you guys think its ok

04-24-2010, 05:26 PM	#6
miss_alexx Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Montréal, Québec Photos: Albums Posts: 584	Originally posted by yeatzee Smaller than my finger nail. Wow ok that is so small. You must have been so close to the spider to take that shot.

04-24-2010, 06:49 PM	#7
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	fantastic capture !! do you have this in a larger view? thanks for sharing, dave m

04-25-2010, 05:51 AM	#8
Tuner571 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,549	That is a very beautiful capture and I know what you mean about your computer. Last year I was using my friends old computer as it had a older version of photoshop on it. After two hours of working I was almost complete when the stupid thing blue screened on me and all that work was lost. As for your shot it still looks really amazing and the reflection in the eyes looks awsome.

04-25-2010, 07:30 AM	#9
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by yeatzee Smaller than my finger nail. Glad you guys think its ok And that is actually large for some of the Salticidae. Its easy to have them walking around on your front element or forehead as well.

04-25-2010, 07:30 AM	#10
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by yeatzee Smaller than my finger nail. Glad you guys think its ok And that is actually large for some of the Salticidae. Its easy to have them walking around on your front element or forehead as well. This doesn't mean you are quitting your favorite predator does it?

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Nitrok Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,275	Great macro. Love the sharp details.

04-25-2010, 08:56 AM	#12
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675 Original Poster	Originally posted by miss_alexx Wow ok that is so small. You must have been so close to the spider to take that shot. Yes the working distance with the macro lens and 50mm reversed is very short....to short if Im honest. I need a new solution for more mag. Originally posted by Tuner571 That is a very beautiful capture and I know what you mean about your computer. Last year I was using my friends old computer as it had a older version of photoshop on it. After two hours of working I was almost complete when the stupid thing blue screened on me and all that work was lost. As for your shot it still looks really amazing and the reflection in the eyes looks awsome. Thats terrible! Thanks though. Originally posted by Blue And that is actually large for some of the Salticidae. Its easy to have them walking around on your front element or forehead as well. This doesn't mean you are quitting your favorite predator does it? Yes, I found two other jumping spiders who appear to be the same species. Both are half the size of this one. Pictures will follow later in the week with my new K-7 (coming tuesday!) Are you asking If I am replacing mantids with jumping spiders? DEFFINITELY NOT! Im not nearly good enough to do these creatures justice and just nearly good enough for mantids. Originally posted by Nitrok Great macro. Love the sharp details. Thanks!

04-25-2010, 05:24 PM	#13
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675 Original Poster	Originally posted by dcmsox2004 fantastic capture !! do you have this in a larger view? thanks for sharing, dave m there ya go

04-25-2010, 05:33 PM	#14
timstone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 400	Originally posted by Tuner571 That is a very beautiful capture and I know what you mean about your computer. Last year I was using my friends old computer as it had a older version of photoshop on it. After two hours of working I was almost complete when the stupid thing blue screened on me and all that work was lost. As for your shot it still looks really amazing and the reflection in the eyes looks awsome. The first six words and the last sentence are all that pertains to this picture...why do you keep padding your posts?

04-25-2010, 06:14 PM	#15
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675 Original Poster	I'd say he is simply relating to my circumstance. Yes he posts a lot, but not in a way like Jct :ugh: