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Location
I took this photo in the gardens I was able to grow in as we lived in a rental property at the time. The Butterfly Weed plan was one I loved, so I transplanted it from former location. Besides loving gardening, I began shooting back in the early 1970's in Los Angeles are where I worked for a recording studio and had access to many back stage passes. As for this shot, I was outside with my camera and saw this plant with the long legged spider on it. I took several shots and decided this was my favorite.Time
Early mid day...Lighting
I most usuallt shoot with natural light and use manual setting to get the sharpness and depth of field that I want.Equipment
Nikon D610, Hand held, not sure at this point of any other info!Inspiration
I love nature in all it's forms and this just fit into that loving sensation.Editing
No post-processing. I hardly ever use post-processing as all of my original shooting was done with film or slides and I had to learn how to shoot without being able to "see" what I shot on these new digital cameras.In my camera bag
Several lenses, some zoom, some macro. Lots of filters and magnifiers, lens cleaning stuff, attachable flash unit, extra batteries.Feedback
Just keep your eyes opened and be aware of what's going on around you (regardless of whether or not you have your camera(s) with you. Use your
