A Walk On The Moon

Uploaded: February 25, 2017 04:57:51 | Entered: February 25, 2017 05:01:41

Description

I wanted to get closer for this shot but every time I did so this little guy would rear up like he was going to jump on my camera.

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 60.00 mm, Model: NIKON D7100

Comments

Gord MacEachern February 25, 2017

Excellent macro John, beautifully done!!! #1680348

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic February 25, 2017

Oh yeah! These little jumpers are fascinating, aren't they? Excellent shot of this tiny subject, John, and your title is so clever! #11565212

Harvey A. Ravitch February 25, 2017

Such beautiful focus, composition, texture, & capture! Well Done. #11565220

John Connolly February 25, 2017

WOW! What a brilliant macro capture John, and I love your title! fantastic color and detail, and awesome light! #11565264

Martha R. Mazon level-classic February 25, 2017

Outstanding perspective, framing and detail, John! I love all the colors on his body, beautifully offset by the diagonal background, so captivating with a blend of textures and silky-smooth cream color. Outstanding. #11565266

Claudia Kuhn level-classic February 25, 2017

Terrific comp and details John! Great find. #11565303

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 25, 2017

Outstanding capture of this little guy. Love the details, dof and angle. #11565309

Natasha Pliss level-classic February 25, 2017

Fantastic find and outstanding presentation, John! Great composition, superb details and color contrasts. Very impressive! #11565350

Terry Cervi level-deluxe February 25, 2017

I love your title too, John! And also the fantastic macro work! #11565395

Bojan Bencic level-classic February 26, 2017

Fantastic angle and details, John. Great exposure. #11565427

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures February 26, 2017

Thank you all so much!!! #11565438

Teresa Burnett level-classic February 28, 2017

What an awesome macro shot, John!! Love the detail and light!! I've tried to shoot these tiny guys....but so far no success!! Great job!! #11565884

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures March 01, 2017

Thank you so much Teresa, this guy was acting more like a pet then a spider so it made it easier. #11566893

Nadia Paul March 01, 2017

Great title for this beautiful capture John - great light and detail! #11567606

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures March 03, 2017

Thank you so much Nadia!!! #11567991

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 31, 2017

Congrats on a wonderful finalist, John. #11577217

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic March 31, 2017

Looking superb in Silver... congratulations! #11577349

Harvey A. Ravitch March 31, 2017

So Well Deserved!Congratulations, #11577456

Teresa Burnett level-classic April 01, 2017

Congratulations on your Finalist award on this beautiful image, John!! #11578143

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures April 01, 2017

Thank you so much Tammy, Teresa, Joanna and Harvey for your kind words and congratulations!! #11578297

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