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Challenge: Macro VI (Advanced Editing V)
Camera: Nikon D80
Lens: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Nikon
Location: Howard Buford Recreation Area
Date: Oct 13, 2007
Aperture: F/5.6
ISO: 320
Shutter: 1/200
Galleries: Nature, Macro
Date Uploaded: Oct 14, 2007

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Statistics
Place: 198 out of 248
Avg (all users): 5.1958
Avg (commenters): 6.0000
Avg (participants): 5.1081
Avg (non-participants): 5.2899
Views since voting: 783
Views during voting: 223
Votes: 143
Comments: 4
Favorites: 0


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10/26/2007 08:52:19 PM
Greetings from the Critique Club

My first impression when I saw this photograph is that I LOVE the web. It feels like we are right on top of it looking at the spider. The contrast of the bright webbing and the dark background is amazing. The depth of field is very good. The bokeh really helps the depth of field. Great job using a low f/stop.

The composition is very good as well. There is plenty of negative space around the spider, and the rule of thirds works well, as the spiders "hump" falls right where the imaginary lines would be.

I realize how difficult it must have been to get this shot, but I think the focus could be sharper. In a technical challenge, such as macro, viewers votes are directly related to sharpness. Had the spider been sharper, I think this photo would have done exceptionally well.

As a wish list, or possible next steps, it would be nice to see the spiders face. In this photograph, his facade is blocked by his legs.

All around, a very nice photo. Keep up the good work.

If you have any questions, please feel free to PM me.
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10/22/2007 06:59:47 AM
Like the perspective. Interesting lighting, looks like a night shot. Nice 'webkeh'.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
10/17/2007 12:02:03 PM
Nice DOF and lighting. Great composition and choice of subject. A tad blurry but other than that nice shot.
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10/15/2007 11:40:47 AM
Hey, I recognise that spider...what species is it?
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