Changed my approach.

[Dave A]

This time I put the R1C1 flash kit away and fitted the SB700 with a 6" rectangular diffuser. Also switch to manual for better control of my settings. 85mm Nikon macro lens.

Dave













I will add that as a kid, like most kids, I kinda liked Daddy Long Leg spiders even though I don't like spiders in general. Now that I see them up close I change my mind. They are so ugly and somewhat disturbing

[JBW]

way better. Am I right and those are oregano leaves?

[Dave A]

way better. Am I right and those are oregano leaves?

Actually Brian they are the leaves of a Mammoth Sunflower plant that is only about 3' right now.

Dave

[Mike Buckley]

The lighting is really attractive, Dave.

[Dave A]

The lighting is really attractive, Dave.

Thanks Mike.

Dave
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[Wavelength]

Excellent

[Geoff F]

Your 'Daddy Long Legs' spider is actually a Harvestman, not a spider.

They may have 8 legs but are a different group to the true spiders. They don't have a flexible joint between abdomen and thorax, nor any poison glands and just run around in the undergrowth searching for anything edible.

[IzzieK]

Nice series.

[Dave A]

Your 'Daddy Long Legs' spider is actually a Harvestman, not a spider.

They may have 8 legs but are a different group to the true spiders. They don't have a flexible joint between abdomen and thorax, nor any poison glands and just run around in the undergrowth searching for anything edible.

Thanks Geoff, I never would have known.

Dave