You are looking between the front legs of a tarantula from central Chile. This is taken at approximately 125mm focal length on a 100mm Canon macro lens (using an extension tube). Hence it is at a considerable magnification. There is about 1 millimeter depth of field. But you can see enough to see the tiny hairs around its mandible area - that would be the bit that would eat you if you were small enough for it to catch you!
The spider has eight eyes, but you can only just barely see two. Just above the mandibles is a little upstanding tuft of hair. Behind it are two slightly blue spots which are its front eyes.
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A wonderful picture with great bite and an excellent commentary! This is surely what photography is all about - not merely demonstrating what a camera can do in skilled hands, but communuicating real knowledge!
WOW! What an amazing pet macro!!!
Stunning detail!
so artistic!!!!
I've never used an extension tube...
I just read a little in a close up photography book just a few minutes before I read your post!!!!! and it was on insects.
Do you think I could use it for jewelry close ups with my 50mm 1.8 Canon lens?
I need to just try and see how it goes... I have to get one!!!
xo
@f365 - I love working with macros. I have done a lot of them here. I find that all sorts of details come out. The think is, most people use them for wild life. But actually they are excellent at seeing things from a different angle in still life and everyday objects. I think macro shots will show jewellery off really well. Give it a go. To get the best effects read up on it a bit. Macros are not easy to take until, like everything, you put in a bit of practice.
Enjoy!
Amazing macro! I'm assuming this is through glass? My friend collects them and has several temperature controlled terrariums in his kitchen. Makes for interesting conversation...
@kloud - no, we were able to pick her up and stroke her. She was not to my taste to pick up, but I did stroke her legs. Lovely beast. She was quite big measuring about 8 cm long.
sweet mutha! Who needs 8 eyes?? Awesome macro-
Funny, after looking at so many spider shots on this site, I no longer immediately cringe and can see the beauty- in person is another story!
Oh my. This is too close for comfort...even with all the cyber-space between us! Awesome details in the photo and the description. I had no idea they had 8 eyes!
Gosh, I almost couldn't find the end here! Fantastic macro! And judging by all the comments, everyone else agrees as well. I had to view large to see all the hairy details.
Stunning detail!
so artistic!!!!
I've never used an extension tube...
I just read a little in a close up photography book just a few minutes before I read your post!!!!! and it was on insects.
Do you think I could use it for jewelry close ups with my 50mm 1.8 Canon lens?
I need to just try and see how it goes... I have to get one!!!
xo
Enjoy!
Funny, after looking at so many spider shots on this site, I no longer immediately cringe and can see the beauty- in person is another story!