Jumping Spider

[famas]

At last i've finally managed to find a jumping spider to photograph, their my favorite spider, i think their really cool looking. Different from most spiders in that they dont spin a web to catch prey, instead they use there superior eye sight and jumping ability to pounce on there prey.

Getting sharp shots of it was difficult because of its size and as always lighting is a problem, im still working on a decent diffuser.

C+C welcome.

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[famas]

and just to give you an idea of the size of him here he is ontop of a 1p

cheers for looking.

 

[RJL2005]

Cute little fella! No.4 and the penny shot for me

 

[Turbo weasel]

Great photos. The penny one really brings home its size.

 

[Dogfish_magnet]

Great shots of my favorite spider.....also my most elusive

 

[Dave.L]

Excellent set, Number 2 is a really atmospheric shot with a bit of the sinister with it. All images stand up in their own right, well impressed.

Dave ....

 

[shardsta]

very cool my little girls think hes cute!

 

[Deleted member 3428]

Very good set, just love the cute looking jumping spiders, such characters with them big eyes.

 

[mex]

No 4 for me, a fabulous shot, brings a whole new meaning to four-eyes.

 

[rdh]

These are brilliant! 3 and 4 especially.

One of my fave spiders also, love the way they move their body when they look about at ledges and stuff - little characters

What kit did you use?

 

[damage]

They are very good indeed

 

[fatphotographer]

You didn't catch it jumping!! Only kidding, good lighting and sharp in the right places, well done...

 

[CGeezer]

You have really captured this mini beast beautifully. I love #3 #4 and the photo with the penny.

 

[Phillip Mac]

These are really great , and I'm one of those people who has a real phobea about them.
If I have one in my house I scream for my wife.

 

[famas]

thanks for all the support guys i really appreciate it.

kit was nikon D90, tokina 100mm and a set of extension tubes.

 

[James Pardon]

How on earth did you get him to pose on a penny, great shots. He looks quite cool but i'm petrified of spiders :/

 

[queenies]

Good pics but i wouldn't fancy him jumping on me

 

[slt_roopan]

Excellent Shot...Thanks for sharing.

 

[Mintyhit]

Wow, fantastic shots.

 

[Samina]

Dude, awesome shots! Wish i could find one of these!

 

[mfarrell]

Incredible..........very impressive, gorgeous quality, focus, all seems great.......

 

[peterjones00]

Number 3 cracking shot

 

[dergit]

How on earth did you get him to pose on a penny

I'm wondering the same... how do you do that.

Some amazing shots, esp. the one with black background looks very neat.

 

[gbr100k]

Looks like he's got bags of character. Number 4 for me.