On the prowl

© Christo Steenkamp

On the prowl

Uploaded: January 28, 2007

Description

1/250 f4 with Sigma APO MACRO 150mm F2.8 EX DG HSM and Sigma EM-140 DG Macro Flash - hand held with IS on.
Overcast day


Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 28, 2007

This is a great macro shot of the jumping spider Cristo great details too...Dominick #595793

Jo Berry January 28, 2007

Wonderful Macro capture!! #3882917

Christo Steenkamp January 28, 2007

Thank you for the comments. I really like getting close to the bugs and will be getting closer soon with an macro tube to get larger magnification. #3883303

Janine Russell level-deluxe January 28, 2007

Christo, excellent colors, detail, lighting, textures and selective focus. #3884292

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic February 24, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round. #3987277

Christo Steenkamp February 24, 2007

Thanx guys - did not expect to get to a finalist in the competition - was a nice surprise =)

Holding thumbs myself! #3988687

paul parent level-deluxe February 26, 2007

great macro shot

Congratulations on your finalist #3999112


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