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« on: August 23, 2011, 12:14:18 AM »
This may not be very exciting for some , but for me it's really the first time I have attempted Macro photography somewhat successfully. My wife noticed this guy on the deck while watering the flowers out back.

I tried to do all the things you should do. Immediatley put on the Sigma 105. Got the tripod, locked in F22, manual focus, used a 2 second timer.

The star of the shot (Spider) was most accommodating as well. He sat there munching on a previous catch for about three shots then like a bolt of lightning he dashed down the web and caught another fly for lunch. He quickly killed it, spun his web around it, and then scurried backed up to finish breakfast. All in all an entertaining few minutes.

Here is the sequence.

Enjoying the mornings hunt


IMGP0993 by DaveYDaacon, on Flickr

Side view


IMGP0992 by DaveYDaacon, on Flickr

The background is pretty busy here sorry about that I did not really have time to recompose and move around - but here he is the fresh kill !


IMGP0990 by DaveYDaacon, on Flickr

Then back to finish the morning meal


IMGP0994 by DaveYDaacon, on Flickr
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« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2011, 12:20:27 AM »
Congratulations! You spun a good story and good images too. Very nice.
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« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2011, 03:11:13 AM »
Good macros.
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« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2011, 04:23:56 AM »
Quote from: blackcloudbrew on August 23, 2011, 12:20:27 AM
Congratulations! You spun a good story and good images too. Very nice.

Thanks Earl - that spider took about 15 seconds to warp up the fly (should have went to video!!)


Quote from: Ron Kruger on August 23, 2011, 03:11:13 AM
Good macros.

Thanks Ron I am pleased (although my previous attemps left so much to be desired ! I usually do hand held on moving insects haha)
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« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2011, 11:50:02 PM »
 Dave, very effective "flash card" approach.   Love the last picture.  I envy you your patience!   Regards,  Freddy
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« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2011, 01:32:47 AM »
Oh I just love "Spidders", my whole family hate them - well captured Dave  Grin

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« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2011, 02:41:36 AM »
Quote from: fevbusch on August 23, 2011, 11:50:02 PM
Dave, very effective "flash card" approach.   Love the last picture.  I envy you your patience!   Regards,  Freddy

THanks Freddy the spider was most accomadating.

Quote from: Mike Pearson on August 24, 2011, 01:32:47 AM
Oh I just love "Spidders", my whole family hate them - well captured Dave  Grin

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I hear ya Mike I have asked my wife not to destroy his web so I can get some more - she is not that impressed so I had to go out front and get rid of some haha.
Here's the same guy different day ... trying to avond the watering of the plants .


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« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2011, 06:50:14 AM »
Dave, very well done!! I really like the last one bud. JIM
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« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2011, 11:23:00 PM »
Quote from: JIMBO on August 26, 2011, 06:50:14 AM
Dave, very well done!! I really like the last one bud. JIM

Thanks Jim I wish he would have come out the siding to allow a closer shot but not bad.
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