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With shallow DOF


With shallow DOF
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Copyright: Gert Ellstrom (ellis49) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3387 W: 343 N: 9480] (30807)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-07-10
Categories: Insects
Camera: Sony Alfa dSLR A100, Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Macro, Digital ISO 200
Exposure: f/4, 1/100 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-07-10 0:15
Viewed: 874
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Today’s post is from my morning walk in the Boloungerpark in Gävle.
I brought my camera but had no intentions to take any macros but when I found this female spider on a leaf I couldn’t resist to take a shot.
The picture is with shallow DOF but sometimes it looks nice only the head and specially the eyes are sharp. I find the pose of the spider nice since it stands up on the legs, they usually lay down and the blue egg sack is beautiful too.
The weather was quite grey and light condition was not so good and for a hand held camera the sharpness is ok, I took support with my elbows and knees.
I hope you like it.

Tamron 90 mm macro DI,
ISO 200, Jpg-format, AV-mode. Handheld camera.
Levels, Contrast, Crop, S/H-filter. resized to 800 pixels, Smart Sharpen PP in PS CS3

Jamesp, Kaszek, gracious, dew77, Bratman, fartash, jaycee, Luis52, anel, marhowie, hester, Alex99 has marked this note useful
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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2007-07-10 0:18]

Hi Gert

I agree the shallow DOF works very well here and really concentrates attention on the head and eyes.

James

Hi Gert,
Nice portrait. I like photos with sharpness only on the eyes :)
Interesting subject. Good POV.
TFS
Lukasz

Bonjour,
La netteté est bien faite sur l'oeil. Bien vu.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

Hello Gert,
Absolutely stunning captured! I loved it!
perfect sharpness on the spider with much details
very well done indeed, Gert
my compliment!
Tony

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2007-07-10 0:57]

Hello Gert,
Beautiful close up.I liked lighting,BG and effect of swallow DOF a lot.Have a great day!
TFS...:-)

I've never seen one of these spiders with her egg sack, well seen and well caught.

selam, Great shot and very good composition nice pov and bg with splendid colours. Well done ! Regards ridvan

Wow good magnification and selective depth to your spider Gert. The softness around the edges really takes you in to this creepy world. Nice soft lighting keeps exposure in check. Best, Brat.

Hello Gert
Very nice shot of this Spider,
Perfect focusing,DOF and BG,
Great lighting and composition,
Superb shot ,TFS

Good Luck
Fartash

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2007-07-10 8:22]

Hi Gert,

Superb close-up of this spider. I love its position on the leaf. Fantastic details - natural colors - lovely background.

Jane

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2007-07-10 19:26]

Hola Gert. Bella foto. Muy agradables colores y muy bien logrado el objetivo principal (Los ojos) Muy alta nitidez. Luis52.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3067 W: 231 N: 6165] (21068)
  • [2007-07-11 1:28]

That is fascinating, Gert.
I have never seen this kind of thing: a spider with an egg sac, and a blue one at that. Wow!
I like the effect of your shallow DOF.
The sharp details are amazing.
TFS. : )

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1725 W: 0 N: 3924] (15760)
  • [2007-07-12 2:25]

hello Gert,
This is a very interesting picture of this female spider with the egg sack. I never had seen this before. Very original shot.
Best regards
Anne

Hi Gert,
I think the shallow DOF can work for an all-together pleasing effect, as seen here.
Very well composed and a good POV. Great detail within your DOF and nice color/light. Excellent PP.
Very well done.
Howard

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2007-07-14 11:25]

Hi Gert

Interesting work with the shallow DOF, it does work. I love the colour tones here. Excellent POV

TFS

Karan

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3585 W: 143 N: 5672] (18539)
  • [2007-07-15 0:53]

Hi Gert.
Your photo model is really amazing at any DOF. Very nice accent of the spider head and upper part of body. Details and colour reproduction is great. I have never seen this species. Best wishes and TFS.
Alexei.

Estupendo documento, con una claridad impresionante de este curioso arácnido. Casi nunca he fotografiado arañas , pero conforme lo hago descubro su dificultad, bien por sus formas, volúmenes, telas ... osea, un reto para el fotógrafo. Saludos Gert.

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