Spider and Dragonfly

[WIlliam Maroldo]

SonyA700~Sony70-400G@400mm~Sony HVL-F56AM for fill flash~ISO400~1/500 sec~F6.3~manual exposure ~Hand Held~7-19-09~Brazos Bend State Park, Texas
CS4/Topaz clean2
Sorry guys, I don't own a macro lens, and practically always have birds as my subjects, but the lens I have focuses pretty close, and occasionally I'll try something different.
Anyway, until I do get a macro lens, here is a spider, and it seemed kind of interesting.
regards~Bill

[Thomas Herou]

I really like the clean bg.Nice comp and sharpness too.
And the spider is awsome!

[Alfred Forns]

Hi William Might be the favorite image you have posted !!!! Sweet !!!

Lots of detail in both, good positions and great bg !!! Big Congrats !!!

[Steve Maxson]

Very cool behavior captured, William. Very nice sharpness, DOF, comp, and background as well. I wonder what is going on with the tiny spider (I think - or are my eyes fooling me?) next to the dragonfly's wing? Possibly a different species adapted to scavenge from the big one's web??

[Fabs Forns]

Excellent DOF and detail and clean BG. Exposure right on and outstanding action.

[Julie Kenward]

I think Steve's right...there IS another spider! Wow, Bill...fabulous image. The fact that it's all got such great detail and perfect focus - really great! The BG is beautifully exposed leaving a wash of light on the insects. I agree with Al - this has got to be one of your best.

[WIlliam Maroldo]

I really appreciate the comments. Thank You! Steve: your eyes weren't fooling you. Actually, I thought it was a mite, or maybe a baby spider? regards~Bill

[Mike Moats]

Hey William, I agree 100% with what's all ready been stated, killer shot.