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This spider sat on the door of my white van, two shots were enough! She is so cute...
This spider sat on the door of my white van, two shots were enough! She is so cute...
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Winner in Bugging Out Photo Challenge
Winner in Spiders Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Macro -Mania ! Photo Challenge
Winner in Spiders Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Jumping Spiders Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Spiders Photo Challenge
People's Choice in More Than Four Legs Photo Challenge
Winner in All creatures great and small Photo Challenge
Winner in Insects close and personal Photo Challenge
Winner in Arachnophobia Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Beauty was the Beast Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Most Awarded Macro Photos Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Insects Photo Challenge
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reflectionsbyrenee
July 09, 2015
this is great, this spider has beautiful eyes,, love the simplicity of this also where all you have is the spider, good call on this
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stevenhickman
August 01, 2015
Awesome Image however i couldn't get that close as i am scared of these 8 legged creatures ha ha
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avawhetton
August 02, 2015
this is an amazing photo - it brings a touch of humanity to the image. The spider is beautiful and looks like its smiling. Most of us are so afraid of spiders but I feel this image will change minds - more people should see this. I can't usually take macro photos of spiders unless they are the size of dew drops lol. I have a photo of a huntsman who wanted to be my friend because I sat down and had a conversation with him so he followed me back to my house.
avawhetton
August 02, 2015
are you happy for me to share this image on Facebook with your name attached. Its , understandable if you don't want me to
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avawhetton
August 02, 2015
shared this image and this is what I wrote:
This image was taken Eelconvan Roden from Holland a new friend on Viewbug
This is the most awesome photo I've seen of a jumping spider. Have a look at its personality in its face and eyes - its just one of us - Live, surviving, creating new life and moving through its own little journey
This image was taken Eelconvan Roden from Holland a new friend on Viewbug
This is the most awesome photo I've seen of a jumping spider. Have a look at its personality in its face and eyes - its just one of us - Live, surviving, creating new life and moving through its own little journey
BlackSwan421
August 05, 2015
I love these little jumping spiders. You took an exceptional shot! I've been trying to capture one (in photos) for ages now. :-)
Moodelamoo
August 26, 2015
wow, wow, WOW! great shot, almost looks like a cartoon spider with those idea, love it.
heavenlyraine
August 27, 2015
This is such a wonderful shot of the spider. I like how you have captured the eyes so clearly. Well done!
whitedove5
August 30, 2015
YIKE .... this is a great shot. Lighting, DOF... super focus on the "eye'sssss"
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rhondaflynn
December 18, 2015
If this is the type of arachnid you encounter in Holland, this would be your scariest creature ;-)
joycealicesmith
March 17, 2016
Love this image!! So glad to see it in the winners circle! Congratulations!
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joycealicesmith
March 20, 2016
This little cutie has another win!! I love the way you took it, too. It looks like a pet! :-) Congratulations!
pattibearup
July 08, 2016
What a great capture Eelco. This spider is actually cute! Lovely eyes and I never thought I would say that about a spider...ever!
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vivianday
February 26, 2017
you are the winner of my challenge all pictures were Awesome But yours has alot of personality thank you for entering
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p_eileenbaltz
May 06, 2017
Congratulations on winning the People's Choice Award in the 'more than four legs' challenge!
barbieisdaone
June 04, 2017
Shudder! Feel like I've just been stared down. Awesome shot. Great focus. Good luck in the "That Bugs Me" photo challenge.
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Location
I took this photo when I was washing my white van, the spider sat on the door and was looking at me...Time
It was about eleven o clock.Lighting
I didn't use any flash or additional lighting. It was a cloudy day and my van was parked near a big reflecting window, creating a wonderful light.Equipment
have a Lumix DMC-TZ60, all my photos are taken with this little miracle of a camera...The best thing about this camera is that it has a good Leica lens and it is very easy to carry with you because it practically fits in your back pocket.Inspiration
When I saw this little jumping spider sitting on the door of my freshly cleaned van I took my camera because I saw the opportunity to take a clean and natural shot of the spider on a white background! She was just waiting and posing for me, so I could easily take this photo exactly the way I wanted... I don't do much post-processing, so this was a great way to have a "separated" spider as if she was cut out and placed on a white field.Editing
I don't do much post-processing, I only cropped the photo and played a bit with the color depth and the contrast, that's all. Because the spider was sitting on the freshly cleaned white door of my van, I didn't have to edit much!In my camera bag
I have a Lumix DMC-TZ60, all my photos are taken with this little miracle of a camera...The best thing about this camera is that it has a good Leica lens and it is very easy to carry with you because it practically fits in your back pocket.Feedback
If you want to take a macro photo like this, make sure you pose your camera as close to the surface as possible. Take the photo from a slight distance to make sure you have a wider field of sharpness and crop it later to the right dimensions to have a nice composition within the rule of thirds! I allways crop in different ways and choose the best one a day later when I can have a fresh look at them... And last but not least, allways make sure your camera is near you with a charged battery!
