Fluffy

[Vida van der Walt]

A 4mm jumping spider from the Rhene genus.
My first image in a very long time on this site. I have been busy searching for and photographing the different South African Salticidae (jumping spiders) for the last year and a half.
They are such amazing little creatures! To see the many species I've photographed so far, see my new website : www.jumpingspiders.co.za
It would be great if you can sign the guestbook on my website if you visit.
Thanks

[John Robinson]

What an amazing image ! I just love it. The low angle makesit and those eyes !!!
Brilliant stuff. We have a few of these but can't get near them-never mind get one to sit there and look at you like this !
Well done.
John
PS Some camera techs would be useful.

[shane shacaluga]

Very nice image. Reminds me of Animal from the Muppet Show. Nice details and light was well diffused. Like the BG too

TFS

[Vida van der Walt]

Thank you John and Shane! I'm sorry, I completely forgot to add the techs. Camera: Canon 60D, Lens: MP E 65mm, Flash: MT 24ex. 5 frames, handheld, focus stack. f11; 1/250; 160.
I so wish this website was retina ready!

[Jonathan Ashton]

Outstanding, super pose and angle wonderful details, I am not always too keen on stacking but I certainly like this one.

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Vida. It's great to see you back here in Macro! The image is outstanding in all respects! I'm impressed that you were able to to a 5-shot stack (handheld!) with the MP-E lens. It's often challenging just to get one quality shot with this setup.

[Jason Stander]

Just perfect!!!!!