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2005, Spiders are Back


2005, Spiders are Back
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Copyright: Paul Prince (PDP) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2964 W: 366 N: 3848] (11755)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-02-26
Categories: Spiders
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Sigma 50 mm 2.8 EX Macro, Digital ISO 800, Hoya skylight (1B)
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/13 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Araneae (Spiders) II [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-03-07 15:29
Viewed: 1172
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I got his just over a week ago and I'm not 100% pleased with the shots I took of her. I found her under a piece of bark and it took me an age to get her to settle. My mistake was letting her crawl ans sit in my hands, I think it warmed her up some and she seemed to get even more lively. The light was very dark and no matter how hard I tried this was the best position. I would have liked her to move the front leg and I also lost a little of a leg tip on the RHS. Anyway, I was pleased to see her. I placed her back where I found her.

There are 11 species of Tegenaria in Northern Europe. Most of the species make sheet webs which extend from a tubular retreat and these sheet webs can attain a very large size if constructed in an undisturbed corner, eg. Inside a shed or cellar. Outside, exposed to the elements the webs are likely to be far smaller. Females that live I houses and well sheltered environments can live for several years as adults. Males are similar to females except they have a slimmer abdomen and longer legs.

In late summer and autumn, the long legged males wander in search of females, sometimes scurrying across carpets and sometimes getting trapped in the bath. Males will live with their partner for some weeks but eventually die from old age and eaten by the female.

I hope you like it.

elroyie, sAner, red45, pompey, Fisher, Signal-Womb, sandpiper2, LordPotty, pgmoni, dew77, netfalls, wiselum, Luc, gerhardt has marked this note useful
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  • elroyie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 394 W: 104 N: 1519] (6403)
  • [2005-03-07 15:55]
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It is a good shot considering your troubles around, now I am beginning to realise how difficult is to take a decent macro shots and you did well with your equipment, one thing is distracting a little bit is the left leg that almost hiding its head, but it is forgiven :)

A very good macro, Paul. Great silk details enhanced by a good light. Our tegenariae are a bit darker. Interesting note about male and female ID. Perfect environment. Males destiny is real hard!

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  • papkin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 78 W: 0 N: 96] (1580)
  • [2005-03-07 16:58]
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Very nice macro.

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2831 W: 75 N: 8025] (26865)
  • [2005-03-07 17:11]
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I'm glad to hear that! I hope after spiders insectst also emerge from winter landscape ;-) Very special macro Paul. Front legs are slightly OOF but spider's head is sharp. TFS!

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  • pompey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 205 W: 4 N: 780] (2762)
  • [2005-03-07 17:27]
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Nice hairy little critter Paul, pity about the front leg but still a good clear shot.
Good note too. thanks for showing.

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  • Fisher Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1540 W: 309 N: 2234] (8915)
  • [2005-03-07 17:49]
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Well done on this capture. Gota take it as it is and make do with them. You did just fine, let's not get too picky.
Well composed and well exposed and focused.
Well done, Sir Paul.

Mike

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1676 W: 5 N: 2144] (11878)
  • [2005-03-07 19:00]
  • [2]

Superbe photo de cet insecte, félicitations pour la lumière et le BG qui fait toute la différence dans cette photo. Excellente composition et merci pour l'envoi.

I like this one Paul because your right down to its level. Accurate DOF to get head and abdomen in focus and brilliant details...well done.

The DoF is lacking, but I guess you already know that :). Good note, who would want to come back as a male spider! Nevertheless the shot illustrates the spiders view of the world, looks like rough terrain even for this all terrain walker.

Good one Paul. I can relate to your difficulty with this shot. I was playing the same game today with a bush wolf spider. I just wish my camera would take shots as close as this. I'm going to get one of those 2+ diopter filters...one day.
She was naughty putting that leg out,but its a good shot anyway.Good stuff.

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2005-03-08 5:51]

Good macro shot.Details on the front side are great.The result with 1/13 seconds are superb.
TFS

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1654 W: 79 N: 1456] (4742)
  • [2005-03-08 6:11]
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It's a very nice macro Paul, great POV & composition. The OOF legs are distracting me a little, especially the left leg which is blocking her head. It's a very good attempt though, details are very good. TFS!

Great macro Paul.
I don't belive you, no way you took this in 2005, the snowdrift is still a 1/2m high ;-).
Great sharpness, compostion and colours.
Very well done.

Composition:****
Technical quality:****
Wow factor:*****
Personality:*****

Nice shot, it looks like she's ready to jump on you.
Well done.
TFS.

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  • puciu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 16] (2599)
  • [2005-03-08 11:44]

Splendid macro.
We can frighten.
Large bravos.

thanks for showing this interesting spider, Paul! the cut off of the bit of leg at the right don't really bother me. it looks just fine to me. Great details in this marco shot. TFS
selina

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  • Toni Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 403 W: 2 N: 316] (2034)
  • [2005-03-08 15:37]

Superbe image.Joli macro.
Salutations. Toni

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2058 W: 315 N: 4404] (14713)
  • [2005-03-08 15:57]

Oh yes! I am happy for you, Paul. Winter is here more than ever.
Very great PoV and you managed very well with the light you have had. DoF on the essential.
Thanks for the picture and the note.

I am very pleased to see you posting spiders again, Paul. :) You really got down and got dirty for this shot. Excellent facial features captured here. Did you use a noise removal tool here? (ISO 800)

Another question, sorry... I noticed you did not use the flash?

Excellent capture, well done.

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2306 W: 324 N: 4306] (16856)
  • [2005-03-26 8:20]

Paul, a very nice shot. I like the face of the spider - a really nice expression.

Excellent pov and composition, perfect sharpness.

Beautyfull photo Paul.

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