Ol White Beard
This tiny jumping spider inadvertently posed for my lens while I shot other insects in his garden.
This tiny jumping spider inadvertently posed for my lens while I shot other insects in his garden.
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SONY DSC-H200
Aperture 52/10 ISO 500 Shutter 1/80 Focal Length 27800/1000 
Buffalo, New York, US
Sep, 2022Views
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Location
This was actually taken in my own backyard on the side of a pole barn.Time
It was midmorning in early September - probably somewhere around 9am.Lighting
The lighting was very diffused as the sun had yet to break free of the morning clouds.Equipment
I shot it on a Sony DSC-H200 Lens: Sony 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 Shutter Speed: 1/80s Aperture: f/5.2 ISO: 500 Focal Length: 27.8 mm No flash or tripodInspiration
Jumping spiders are fascinating little creatures but notoriously difficult to photograph up close due to their constant movement. This one was very interested in my lens and actually showed far more curiosity than fear to my getting good and close.Editing
Only a crop and rotation in Photoshop.In my camera bag
My bag contains a few filters, spare batteries and a foldable tripod.Feedback
Macro is a unique challenge but, in my opinion, one of the most rewarding types of photography. I find it always beneficial to adjust your settings and your focus even before the subject you're hoping to capture makes an appearance. An example of this would be focusing on a flower and setting a fast shutter speed prior to the arrival of the humming bird or bumble bee. While it's true a lot of small critters move remarkably quickly, macro works just as well on stationary objects and surfaces. Getting comfortable with it via shooting everything from foliage to concrete to even household things like coffee grounds can offer valuable experience in learning your optimal camera settings and proper focal range before you take the equipment outside for the speedier subjects.
