First pics with Macro ring

**snorty1uk** · 13th October 2010

There has been a spider in our garden building some amazing sized webs. I went out this afternoon to get some pics which to be honest wern't the best. I suddenly remembered that I had 4 macro rings which came with the camera and decided to give them a try. These are the two I liked:

One taken with standard lens

From Drop Box
Macro Lens

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Macro Lens

From Drop Box

As always comments welcome!

**muttleymacclad** · 13th October 2010

The final shot is the best of the bunch and a good start too.

I would recommend focussing on the mandibles, as the thorax isn't as impressive. Although i do like the detail on it's spinnerets.

mml

**greens117** · 13th October 2010

liked the second one m8

**Top Cat** · 13th October 2010

Both 2 & 3 very good, dont think my little compact can compare

**_Belial** · 13th October 2010

Don't think i've ever seen a spider's arse before! Great detail on that last shot.

**peterc4** · 14th October 2010

as belial said, great detail in the last one

**sparkster** · 14th October 2010

I also like the 2nd an 3rd ones, nice pics

**greaseweasel** · 14th October 2010

Great start.

Agree with MML - try to get the focus on the interesting part of the insect which is usually the eyes with things like flies, wasps etc, but in the case the mouth parts or head.

If you can get a different angle to get the 'head' more in shot they have pretty impressive eyes and fangs when you get the focus spot on.

**Fear345** · 15th October 2010

I have a spider same as that in my bike shed anyone know what kind of spider it is ?

**liveseytowers** · 20th October 2010

Its amazing the difference in the macro lens and the standard lens. Last shot is great

**snorty1uk** · 20th October 2010

Thanks very much for the comments, I can't get a decent look at the head as it always seems to be head down. It's still outside so hopefully will get a better chance of getting it head up.