Was testing a new flash diffusor I made and was photographing a number of my pet tarantulas. I wasnt really bothered about the actual shot just taking loads of images to see how the lighting was
Looking through the files I came across this one of the backside of my curly haired tarantula (Brachypelma albopilosum) which I cropped to keep the abdomen a leg and the OOF eyes
Very little processing done here, the flash has brought out the blond hairs of this beautiful species. Looks like it had a dose of static electricity
Hope you enjoy
D800e
50mm f1.8 + 20mm ext tube
f16
1/160
ISO 100
SB200 Flash with diffusor fired. Handheld
Comments and critiques welcome
02-27-2015, 07:41 PM
Judy Howle
Very unusual and cool effect! I'm glad it doesn't look much like a spider though! :w3
03-01-2015, 06:10 AM
Anita Bower
I think your flash diffuser worked really well to highlight the hairs. You have interesting pets. thanks for posting,
03-01-2015, 08:45 AM
Jackie Schuknecht
I never would have guessed. The flash really brought out the hairs nicely. Perfect OOTB image.
03-01-2015, 01:09 PM
Paul Lagasi
I never would have thought Tarantula, I was thinking young Echidna, as above very OOTB
03-01-2015, 03:50 PM
Gabriela Plesea
Tarantula it is indeed, although it resembles a cactus plant at first sight!
Lovely effect, keep experimenting, I really enjoyed viewing, Shane:5
Kind regards,
03-02-2015, 03:44 AM
shane shacaluga
Thanks a lot for your comments guys. These large invertebrates have a lot of weird an wonderful features to discover at high magnifications.
03-02-2015, 02:37 PM
Kerry Perkins
Very cool image and a perfect example of serendipity! I like the abstract/organic quality of the image and my brain registered "tarantula" right away. Very cool! If it were mine I would use the spot healing brush to evict the little white spots that are on the abdomen (and one on the right margin of the frame a little below your signature).
