Some days ago I noticed this giant spider (for dutch ideas, that is...) and yesterday I managed to find him back in our front yard. It was still in his deep sleep under the light. Digesting I guess, regarding it's huge size.
I took it to my studio and took some pictures. He surely didn't like the flash light. Whenever I flashed he started to walk faster. Well, you have to do something to be star.
Don't you worry: after the photoshoot I put him back where I found it. No harm done (I hope).
I took it to my studio and took some pictures. He surely didn't like the flash light. Whenever I flashed he started to walk faster. Well, you have to do something to be star.
Don't you worry: after the photoshoot I put him back where I found it. No harm done (I hope).
Click on the picture for a large version..
How it's done...
I don't have a close-up lens so I used a much cheaper Canon 250D close-up filter on my 50mm F/1.8 lens. Then you can get a bit closer to your subject. I used a white background sheet which I bought in the DYI store. You can bend it and use it for all kinds of 'product' photos. On top I had my 60x60cm softbox with flash. So the light is coming from right above only. The spider was walking continuously so camera was hand-held, 1/160s (fastest speed for my remote flash trigger) and F/20 for maximum depth of field. In my computer I made sure the background is completely white from corner to corner for a nice sterile look.
Don't you like the subtle shadows of the legs?
Don't you like the subtle shadows of the legs?
1 comment:
Great pic but this shows once again... timing is crucial! Never make a picture of some-one/thing having a bad hair day... ;)
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