My first/second go at Zebra Spiders

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First go at it a couple of weeks ago...


Had to do it in the garden, girlfriend was afraid of spiders, even if they're tiny and adorable.

Second go at it a couple of days ago...


Caught this in my toilet, managed to quickly setup a little 'green' for my spider to roam whilst I shoot.

More can be found in my macro section.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjonesphotography/sets/72157622603903152/
All shot with my previous kit, Olympus E620, OM 50mm with +6 Extension Tubes, O-Flash adaptor on top of my Metz 48-AF1 at full power.

Crit and comments much appreciated.

 

[Elaine123]

wow, i be well pleased with this shots

 

[ChrisA]

Like both of them. The second is better with the more natural background.

If you get one again that will pose for you, I'd be tempted to get a bigger leaf, so the full background is green, rather than leaf edges showing.

 

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wow, i be well pleased with this shots

Cheers~

If you get one again that will pose for you, I'd be tempted to get a bigger leaf, so the full background is green, rather than leaf edges showing.

Something like these?






I know this second shot missed the focus on the eyes but I liked it and suited my project

 

[ChrisA]

Yes something like those. More like number 2, that green in the first is mad!

 

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Nice set Colin, these little fellas can be a joy to photograph if they play ball but more often they just want to get on with running and jumping.

 

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Yes something like those. More like number 2, that green in the first is mad!

Agreed. I used a lighter shade of green folder as my background

Nice set Colin, these little fellas can be a joy to photograph if they play ball but more often they just want to get on with running and jumping.

They are great, so full of personality. Very un-intimidating too!