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Salvatore Rossignolo
{K:13559} 1/10/2005
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Great name ! I love macro. Great shot.
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Jan Symank
{K:22030} 11/28/2004
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Great diagonal composition
I like especially the contrast and the very beautifully coloured background !!!
Outstanding
Groet
Jan
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Kristina Kohut
{K:49990} 11/12/2004
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Cool! Great technical quality and I like the combination of colours in background. The "neon-spider" is still my favourite of the three though!
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BILL MAHLER
{K:5882} 10/25/2004
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Hi Hugo .. I know you don't want to hear this ..but as biliana said..It's "kinda out of focus" .. and you answered "many think it"s razor sharp" ... It's not. But a great capture though.
Warm Regards ........ Bill
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/22/2004
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Thanks Ken, I enjoyed your typo...;o)
Cheers,
Hugo
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ken krishnan
{K:19102} 10/22/2004
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Oooops,
I haven't seen many .............
regards,
ken.
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ken krishnan
{K:19102} 10/22/2004
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Hugo,
Even though this little monster is thorny and gruesome - the image on the whole looks appealing !. I have seen many good looking spider images like this one.
regards,
ken.
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Rafael Burgos
{K:1361} 10/19/2004
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Very profesional job.
Best regards
/Rafael
*thanks for your comment om my "place for us"*
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Gino Quattrocchi
{K:39580} 10/17/2004
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with safety I prefer her/it to the three of your series
I think his/her strength both I break down him/it to two colors that it makes her/it suggestive....
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Sam Andre
{K:12484} 10/17/2004
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Het is weer herfst  )
Ik vind deze wel een toevoeging aan de massale 8potige aanvallen die we te verduren hebben gekregen op usefilm.
Geen van mijn spinnefoto's komt ook maar hier in de buurt.
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Ned Ali
{K:11928} 10/16/2004
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well .. I love my wife .. otherwise I could easly get red of her just showing her this pic ;)
great capture Hugo .. I like the way you lit this spider .. it shows the hairy character of the spider.
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Nuno Murias
{K:5323} 10/15/2004
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Evertime i see your work is a lesson in photography...thank you!
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NN
{K:26787} 10/13/2004
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Wow ... superb capture! The background colours are just great! Excellent compo.
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/13/2004
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Dear Biliana, thank you for your comment, but "kinda out of focus"? Hmmm. Looks razor sharp to me, and to many others...
Cheers,
Hugo
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B:)liana
{K:30945} 10/12/2004
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Nice one dear Hugo. great colors of background, but kinda out of focus. need more sharpening!
Kisses, Biliana
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Zsolt Radákovits
{K:10376} 10/11/2004
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Fantastic work my friend!!!
Without Post Work this is absolute FANTASTIC.
Very interesting the missing ring from the net.
I have never seen this kind of effect, what do you think about it? What could be the reason?
I like the abtraction in this pic, not centered the spider, but ballanced with the background.
Superb DOF.
7+F
Congrats Radák
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Thilo Bayer
{K:50358} 10/11/2004
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Hi Hugo,
you're right, the dark tones fit the creepy mood a lot better. very wise and good choice.
take care,
thilo
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Maria Luisa Vial
{K:36017} 10/11/2004
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Hi Hugo,
Great spider picture... What I like most is the details of the web... and the legs of the spider intertwinged in it...
Cheers,
Maria
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/10/2004
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So do I....:) thanks, Steve! The grain can be subdued with the Noise reduction feature, but I've switched it off, to see what happens....
Cheers,
Hugo
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Stephen Bowden
{K:64141} 10/10/2004
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I prefer this one to the 2nd one I have just commented on. More of the spider is in focus (F8 v F11) - I also like the background, the spider literally jumps out lol
I am surprised how much grain there is at ISO400 with the D100, yet it does not detract from the photo.
Best wishes,
Steve
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/10/2004
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Hi Peter, The way to correct the effect you describe is to reduce the intensity of the flash. I didn't as I like to think the glistening effect you refer to fits with my perception of spiders. It makes it look even creepier, I think. As to the leg, the DOF works both ways, but I see what you mean. I didn't look at it that way before.
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/10/2004
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T hanks for your comment,
H ad to try something different
A nd I thought this came out quite well, too.
N ot that I really like spiders
K ing size image would be even creepier!
S uperbly creative comment!
Ok; I'm not very good at this, but I do appreciate you comment alot!
Cheers,
hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/10/2004
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Hi Patrick, Thanks for your comment. That's what I like about macro photography. The relative shallow DOF does create a perspective. As there are many similar shots of spiders on UF, I tried to approach the creepy subject a bit differently....
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/10/2004
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Thanks Chris! I appreciate it alot...
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/10/2004
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Hi Arwa, Thanks for your comment. The flash creates some highlights, making the spider glisten in the light; There's probably some overexposure in those areas, but looking at the histogram in PS, its still passable...;o)
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/10/2004
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Hi Sally, thanks for your comment; I hate spiders too, see my other replies....
Cheers,
hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/10/2004
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Hi Menno, I see what you mean. You sure know how to pick your friends....;o) This is not my favourite subject either, but I do find them kind of fascinating, mainly because of their creepiness...
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/10/2004
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Hi Thilo, this sure is something different! That's one of the good things about digital, it makes a new experiment / subject more easily accessible.
I took a couple of shots without flash, too, and it does bring out the subject more. The darkness of the background is also due to the TTL metering with flash and the f/11 aperture. Attached a version with a considerable smaller aperture (f/5). It has a huge effect on the background. I decided to go with the one I posted, as I found the deep tones and darkness more fitting with the creepy subject. (I don't like spiders, but that's also what I find fascinating in them...)
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/10/2004
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Hi John, I value your opinion... I don't like spiders either, but with a digital camera, they have become more accessible. I also think there's a difference between the subject of a photo and the quality of it. Some images create an atmosphere that's not inviting, but that doesn't mean i don't appreciate the shot. It's fascinating to see what happens to the background with a 1:2 macro, even with a smaller aperture.
Consider this an experiment, it's not a theme that will stick with me.... There are two more to come, and then I'll move on to something different again...;o)
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/10/2004
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Hi Tiro, thanks for your comment. I'm not fond of spiders either. I find them creepy, but that makes them intriguing too... Not to worry, I have two more to come, but that'll be the end of me shooting critters and creepers for a while...)
Cheers,
hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/10/2004
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Hi Verena, Thanks for your comment. I know what you think of photos of such critters, and I still feel the same way. But with the D100 and the 105 macro, I thought I try something new for a change... As always, I have two more to come, but I promise, I'll keep it at that...;o)
Hang in there, It'll be over soon...;o)
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/10/2004
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Hi Kurt, thanks for your comment, much appreciated. That's exaclty the reason I've passed up on spider shots before, too, but since expanding to digital, venturing out into new fields / subjects of photography has become more easy. Consider it a way of experimenting... Next time, I'll pass on them again...:)
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/10/2004
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Hi Antonio, Thanks for your comment. I think with the web completely visible and in focus, I would've lost the feeling of depth in this shot. The DOF is quite shallow, but parts of the web are in focus, though, creating the diagonal. All very consious decisions...;o)
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/10/2004
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Hi Tom, thanks for your comment. It makes me speechless...:) (also because everything has been said...;o) Talk to you soon,
Cheers,
Hugo
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Orazio Minnella
{K:49417} 10/10/2004
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A ctractive and
M agnificent work.
A stonishing shot.
Z ealouse details care.
I nteresting execution.
N ice light and
G reat tones.Regards.Orazio
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John Azzopardi
{K:1833} 10/10/2004
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Very nicely composed. The spider is well detailed. Nice catch Hugo.
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Amna Al Shamsi
{K:21795} 10/10/2004
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Excellent macro and DOF...wonderful lighting too.
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Mary Vareli
{K:15826} 10/10/2004
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amazing spider portrait! I particularly like your DOF as it divides the photo into 2 in an almost metaphysical way and the detail of the spider. The diagonal approach adds to the image as it gives a narrative mood! This one along with one from Billiana are my favourite spider portrait so far!
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Clifton Jones
{K:10688} 10/10/2004
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WOW! This is great...amazing shot...excellent DOF...very nice background colors...
Clifton...
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Thilo Bayer
{K:50358} 10/10/2004
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Dear Hugo,
wow, and now for something completely different =)
It's obvious that the digonal here makes this image. very good dynamics in here. detail and lighting on the spider is well chosen, too. the mild flash helps a lot, I guess. I find the background a bit too dark though... not sure why.
I'm thinking about the loss in detail from the web. Does that come from the flash? Would love to see more of this part.
anyway, good work as always.
take care,
thilo
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Amit Saha
{K:3131} 10/10/2004
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Excellent macro Hugo...the b/g is terrific and makes this one stand out...awesome work
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Thamer Al-Tassan
{K:1358} 10/10/2004
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I think its an excellent macro, I love the colors in the BG...
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Menno Naber
{K:3570} 10/9/2004
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good work Hugo
nice picture, at least the technical part. subject is not my favourite. See my public profile picturefor my best friend.. ;)
Menno
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Luiz de Araujo
{K:1290} 10/9/2004
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Great composition and light of this aracno-macro. Regards.
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Ursula Luschnig
{K:21723} 10/9/2004
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Hi Hugo,clever title,fits perfectly to the angle.
This spider is an exception...I like it...for its colours,details and especially the spectacular background.
Cheers,Ursula
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Randy Lorance
{K:24769} 10/9/2004
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Nice shot Hugo,spiders on a web offer some special challenges,one of which is the background,and on this it adds greatly to the image. Exposure is usually tough also, and I think you did well here ecpecially considering that no PS was used for band-aids.
~Randy~
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 10/9/2004
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The angel and the red and blue shads in the back make him look as if he is performing in a real circus for hundreds of audience
The selective focusing is really powerful too, hints of the web showing and the full details of his fur, but small parts r over exposed is it from the flash? Or is this how he looks and to my inexperienced eyes it looks like an over exposure?
Amazing image hugo, I really like it 7++++++++++++++++++++++++
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Zeev Scharf
{K:25603} 10/9/2004
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I can say one word dear Hugo ,excellent all the elements work here in perfect harmony,
I am waiting for the day I will catch a spider
Best regards
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/9/2004
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Hi Ted, dank je voor je reactie. Gek inderdaad, dat spinnen altijd onderste boven in hun web zitten. De hoek heb ik bewust gekozen, om wat perspectief te creeren. De keuze voor de hoek is om de foto wat minder statisch te maken qua compositie. Veel andere opties zijn er volgens mij niet, vandaar dat foto's van spinnen altijd zoveel met elkaar gemeen hebben.
Groeten,
Hugo
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 10/9/2004
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wonderful dear Hugo..
have captured a great Arachnoid.. but have captured a magic light!
I see also the web.. is .. is .. terrific!
my best congrats
roby
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Di Ciuccio Maurizio
{K:57398} 10/9/2004
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spettacolare...ottimi dettagli per una stupenda elaborazione dello sfondo..un immagine fantastica..complimenti amico mio ....ciao hugo
maurizio
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tom rumland
{K:14874} 10/9/2004
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hugo, finally! a subject i understand ;^) beautiful detail in both the spider and the web. i suspect it's a result of the flash power and positioning. i also like the perspective you chose in combination with the shallow dof. maintaining the web visible as well as excellent detail on the critter itself. also, the setting sun breaks up the background very nicely. kudos on catching this without the web moving on you, btw. i like this one very much. and with your propensity to post the best one last, i can't wait to see it.
take care,
tom
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Peter De Rycke
{K:41212} 10/9/2004
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Oh, you got very close .. exposure is quite good with the detached flash .. one thing i don't like is the contrast .. seems a bit harsh to me, certainly on the white "fur" .. would not know how to correct this .. the 2 bottom legs seem to be flipped to the back, of course this is an effect caused by the DOF which make the legtops seem more on the background ..
Overall a good effort !
regards, Peter
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Ted vandenBergh
{K:5119} 10/9/2004
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Mooie spinnefoto, lekker scherp en gedetailleerd. Voorgrond is niet alleen geslaagd, ook de achtergrond doet het erg goed. Ik vind het altijd jammer dat die spinnen in zo'n scheve hoek en ondersteboven zitten. Heb daar zelf altijd moeite mee. Groet, ted.
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John Bohner
{K:8368} 10/9/2004
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Nope - still hate spiders and that makes it hard to enjoy this. Maybe you could have a vote, what is creepier, photos of spiders from the bottom or top? I find it fascinating to see what happens to backgrounds as we go to more and more extreme macros with tiny DOF. Technically a good job but I still dont like it, JB
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Tim Bronkhorst
{K:9391} 10/9/2004
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Great colors! Also the yellow from the spider. The dof is good and the diagonal composition. Well done!
Greets Tim.
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Tiro Leander
{K:19060} 10/9/2004
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I'd never thought i'd comment a shot with a spider.. i don't like them, but no arachnophobia.. But the background here made the difference, looks like a shot from a movie...
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Verena Rentrop
{K:15233} 10/9/2004
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arachnophobia, not really
thanks for the opportunity to check it out into the last detail...
uuuaarrrrgggghhhh
Cheers,
Verena
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Kurt LaRue
{K:5067} 10/9/2004
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Hi Hugo, yes there are lots of spider photos and it's hard to create one that's unique from all the others. I've passed up shots of spiders like this one in my own yard because I'd think why bother, it' just another spider.
I think you have managed to create something differnt here. The B/G colors really make this photo something special. Nice contrast to the spider. Best wishes, Kurt
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Omar Rifaat
{K:10141} 10/9/2004
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Very nice capture. I think the DOF works very well and the background colours add a lot of interest, contrasting nicely with the illuminated yellow of thse spider. You make it look easy!
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Sally A.
{K:4601} 10/9/2004
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i Hate spiders, but i like this macro image,
i like the colors, details, and the idea of seeing the spider from the tommy side :).
Good job.
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Patrick Jacobson
{K:29151} 10/9/2004
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Wow! What an amazing shot.. What i love here is the fantastic perspective.. i cant say ive seen alot of these spider shot from this angle! Adds to the feeling.. almost like its above me! =) Great details and texture.. fantastic light and colors... amazing background!
This is more then just a spider shot.. this is Art!! =) Great work!! 7+++
There is nothing that i would see different here.. wish i was the one pressing the shutter!! =)
Cheers!
Patrick J
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John Loreaux
{K:86210} 10/9/2004
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Hello Hugo!
This came out really good!
The background is teriffic with the dark red and blue, it allows the details of the spider to stand out!
You can see every little hair and the web very well!
Good lighting also, Well done!
my best...............JOHN
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Chris Spracklen
{K:32552} 10/9/2004
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Superb capture, Hugo!
I like the red/blue background which shows up the subject well.
Superb colour and detail on the spider!
Kind regards, Chris
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Kim kyungsang
{K:14135} 10/9/2004
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beautiful expression macro!
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/9/2004
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Ha Teunis, Dank je voor je commentaar. Zo denk ik er ook over: Mooi, maar ik zou ook niet weten wat je er verder over zou moeten zeggen...;o)
Welke foto's bedoel je precies?
Groeten,
Hugo
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Antonio Trincone
{K:23167} 10/9/2004
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obviously a great macro but I wonder if a better look can be achieved having the net in sharp focus too
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Burak Tanriover
{K:16610} 10/9/2004
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Hello Hugo,
very beautiful picture,this is one of the most beautiful spider picture I have ever seen.I like the composition a lot.I really like it.
The DOF is very nice.I like also the background colors.
well done,
best regards,Burak
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Teunis Haveman
{K:53426} 10/9/2004
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Hugo, wat ik hier van denk ?
Dat je vond dat er toch op een andere manier nar spinnen wordt gekeken
Zoals je het weer hebt gegeven , waarbij het licht valt op de raagdraad en de spin zelf, begin je dit beest bet aardig te vinden. Goed voor onze huismoeders
Dus daarom vind ik het mooi en zou niet weten wat ik hier verde rover moet zeggen.
Bedankt
Ps ; wil je eens kijken wat er met de foto,s van Ellen aan de hand is en nog enkelen, die hebeb een kruisje.
Ellen werd er moe van
Teunis
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