Jumping Spider and Prey! *For Meyerd*

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• haraprasan (10907)
• [2008-05-15 2:00]

Hi Neighbor,
A lovely capture of this beautiful closeup of zebra spider and its prey. Excellent composition and sharp details. A lovely dedication for Dietrich.
Thanks a lot for sharing.

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• pvs (10775)
• [2008-05-15 2:03]

Hi Joe,

A great macro capture,unfortunate you were not able to capture it in the area were the real capture took place,anyway your picture is a great one,good POV,the details and dof are great,well seen and composed,tfs

btw the large post looks even better

Paul

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• eng55 (1051)
• [2008-05-15 2:04]

Hi Joe,
Wonderful action close up.Sharpness and details on spider are perfect.
Thanks for posting.

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• PaulH (9124)
• [2008-05-15 2:18]
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Hi Joe,
his meal is even bigger than him, amazing1 Great close up work with superb detail and exposure, very well done!
Paul
(maybe see you Sunday!)

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• inked (634)
• [2008-05-15 2:34]

hi Joe,
awesome macro. fantastic pov and awesome detail in the spiders face. i love jumping spiders cute faces and big eyes. interesting prey too with that pointy abdomen. great job and tfs
Gethin

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• pekkavalo1 (2425)
• [2008-05-15 2:38]

Hi Joe,

Great capture of violent wildlife action. The prey seems to be about the same size as the spider. Good composition, DOF and sharpness of details.

TFS

Best wishes

Pekka

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• JPlumb (2823)
• [2008-05-15 2:43]

Hi Joe, this is one I've never seen before, not sure if I'd want to close up. The detail you have in this shot, especially in the large post is pretty incredible. Most of your focus is on the front of the spider and the fly, but the detail on that head is awesome.

Thanks, John

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• boreocypriensis (8952)
• [2008-05-15 3:08]

Hi Joe, my dear friend, Superb action shot with wonderful details. And also nice dedication to our experienced friend Dietrich. TFS my friend Owlman:-)
Cheers,

Bayram

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• anel (7056)
• [2008-05-15 3:12]
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hello Joey,
Interesting shot and great large version. I like a lot. Kind dedication also to our friend Dietrich.
Best regards
Anne

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• ellis49 (28567)
• [2008-05-15 4:15]
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Hi Joe,
a fine and well detailed macro-shot, I know how small the zebra
spider is. The LP-version s great, a lo of details are well seen. The DOF is also very good for a 180 macro with a converter.
But the spider and the dead fly looks a bit arranged.
Well done, young friend.

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• eqshannon (16480)
• [2008-05-15 7:25]

As I would imagine...here in the US, if a table clothe is even used any longer, it is some junk made in a country that shall be unnamed and worthless plastic. My family heritage goes back to much more complexities even in the dinner cloth which was a pretty fancy laced piece which worth cold only be determined in whose family it belonged.
A fie image and story Joe. You have successfully manipulated nature:-) Well seen! Nice shirt:-)Yes I had seen it before. Just had to throw that in Ha!
Bob

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• jaycee (12780)
• [2008-05-15 9:24]

Hi Joe,

You worked hard for this shot - I'm certain I wouldn't have done what you did. You got a great shot of the spider and his prey with very good details. The eyes on the spider are amazing - they seem to be saying, "Joe, you are next."

Jane

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• bobcat08 (1283)
• [2008-05-15 11:41]

Hello Joey,

What a big eyes. A great macro capture. I´m agree what PVS said that you are not be able to shoot theme in the place where the action was. But anyway a great shot of this little spider. Nice colors. Thanks for sharing and regards BOB

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• meyerd (2911)
• [2008-05-15 13:50]

Hi Joe,
this is a big, BIG surprise, your great action picture with the wide-eyed jumping spider and its prey bigger than itself! You do quite incredible macros, Joe, but this one is on top of the list. And here you let us even enlarge the picture! You got all the things in line, the light, the focus, the pose (I know these spiders don't like to stand still). And then you dedicate it to a TN friend, me, I'm honoured and thankful. You did it because of a shot for which I owe Anne (anel) a lot: she had invited me to Valais and to her secret places for macro photography !

The only Be minor: I'm not able like you to come up with slhots that top yours in alternation to keep the fun a while longer. But fun it will be anyway, to watch what you are brewing! Thanks for all.
Be good, Dietrich

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• gracious (10719)
• [2008-05-15 18:18]

Hello Joe,
Just perfect that all I can describe this image!
very fine closeness on both the Spider and the prey in total sharpness, natural colour and details
always well done
cheers
Tony

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• Jamesp (12630)
• [2008-05-15 22:47]

Hi Joe

Greetings from A Dhabi

A macro with superb exposure and excellent detail. Well observed and captured.


James

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• lousat (7191)
• [2008-05-16 1:45]

HiJoe,a very great macro the details of the spider's eyes is incredible!!!Great work,my best compliments,Luciano

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• Silvio2006 (20795)
• [2008-05-16 5:54]

Hi Joe, amazing capture of this killer, splendid composition with superb details and fantastic sharpness, wonderful large version, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• gannu (8204)
• [2008-05-16 6:53]

Hello Joey, your research continues. Excellent shot with such a superb composition and great clarity. Lovely focus and sharp picture. Ganesh

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• Mana (15162)
• [2008-05-17 18:51]

Hi Joe,
Outstanding close-up shot with immaculate sharpness and details. Good use of flash lighting and you have captured this action moment perfectly. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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• EOSF1 (18911)
• [2008-05-18 7:38]

Hello Joe, very impressive macro my friend! The sharpnesss is fantastic and the use of the flash is very good, very good one, thanks!

Mario

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• arfer (28756)
• [2008-05-20 20:44]

Hello Joe

I like the macabre look of this shot.The details and focus are wonderful.
Excellent eye contact.
The POV is excellent.
You have captured the textures of these insects well.
TFS

Rob