Spider

[Dave Leroy]

This one appears to be hanging off what I call a Horsetail Plant.
50D, 100mm macro,
1/250, f/5.6, EC1, ISO800.

Dave

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Dave,
Because the web is not visible.....does look like he is hanging on the plant....doing a weird balancing act! Been debating the BG for a while.....and while part of me feels the brightest area is a bit distracting....it also sets the spider off nicely from the BG. Given the settings....I do wish you had opted for a touch more DOF....to get the top of the bloom and more of the spider sharp.....so just keep that in mind for next time out in the field.

[Mike Moats]

Hey Dave, cool comp, it has a nice overall pastel feel with the colors, and like the unusal position of the spider.

[Dave Leroy]

Thanks Roman and Mike.
The spider is sort of like a ballerina.

Dave

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Dave. I like the pose of your little "ballerina." Nice comp and good sharpness on the stem of your horsetail. Because the fruiting head of the horsetail is so prominent, I too, think the image would be even stronger if you had more DOF in that area. :)