Thoughtful spider
Uploaded: January 29, 2008
This shot is taken yesterday in my garden. This is the Indian variant of Lynx spiders at its full grown form. The posture of the spider somehow imitates to a face and this mimicry capability in this specific speices helps it to ward off other bigger creatures.
The original settings are : Lens Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55 mm lens, Aperture F/8, Shutter speed 1/200 Sec handheld, ISO 400 at -1.3 ev step exposure.
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -1.33, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, return light not detected, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40
Indrajit Hajra January 29, 2008
Your valuable comments and critiques are heartily expected on this image. #841904Colette M. Metcalf January 29, 2008
Great detail and comp! #5413843Laurie Daily January 29, 2008
When I first looked at this, I wondered exactly what part of this spider I was viewing...I did see a face, rather large and quite intimidating. I would stay clear so it worked for me! Great capture, Indrajit! #5414465Mary K. Robison January 29, 2008
Indrajit, you have an amazing gallery, and I'd comment on every image if I had the time!Bill Knaps February 06, 2008
I am scared of spiders, but this is a great shot Indrajit. Bill #5452873Michael S. Lazarus February 06, 2008
You have a sharp eye to catch these little gems Indrajit. #5455604Donna R. Wageman February 16, 2008
This is a wondrous photo, so enjoying your gallery. I agree with you, life is and always should be a learning experience, tis a vast world.Colleen Farrell February 17, 2008
Terrific capture, and amazing macro, Indrajit! For small subjects like this, a smaller aperture (try f14-22) will give you even more detail. If you can afford a tripod, it's an excellent investment for macro subjects. If not, propping the camera on a stool or something for support will work. Love your composition, title and description! #5507686Stephen Zacker February 20, 2008
Fantastic capture and detail. Like those eyes #5521965Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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