" Itsie Bitsie Spider "

© John McCollum

 " Itsie Bitsie Spider "

Uploaded: July 26, 2007

Description

About the size of a pencil eraser. Many have asked what I mean by reversed lens so I will try to explain. You get an adapter for your dslr or slr camera that allows you to mount your lens backwards. The front of your lens now becomes the rear element and the rear element becomes the front of the lens. It allows you to get incredibly close. like 1:7 ratio. A macro lens only gives 1:1 unless you use extension tubes or other devices in combination. High f numbers and tons of light are required with lens reversing. Difficult to focus, an all around pain but worth the effort. All comments welcome .

Exif: Exposure Time: 1/500, Flash: 29, Camera Model: NIKON D70

Comments

Bill Morgenstern July 26, 2007

Great shot John! You really in this guys face. Good thing he's small or he might eye you up for lunch.

Cheers - Bill #699729

July 26, 2007

Fantastic shot, all your effort paid off. Thanks for the info as well. Good work, mate. #4564274

Louise Souchereau July 26, 2007

Great job with the reversed lens, nice catch .. bravo
#4564741

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic July 26, 2007

Fantastic capture. Love all of those eyes. #4564876

October 12, 2007

I don't like spiders, but he is kinda cute, just fabulous macro work , your gallery is just awesome.. plus...Laney #4914979

Jillian Danielson November 07, 2007

Holy cow,,thats itsy bitsy??? LOL! Very cool even though bugs give me the heebie jeebies! But, that's cause my hubby's a bug exterminator. :) #5042059

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