A Shadow of Herself

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Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

I was photographing this Garden Orbweaver spider in her web over my pond, when a moved the camera and discovered that a specular reflection from a lily leaf had turned her into a nicely sharp shadow. I posted an alternative version of this view to my 2025 favorites.

Specific Feedback

I’ve moved her position in the frame slightly and put a lot more effort into burning-in the even brighter reflection to her right.

Technical Details

R5, 180mm macro, 1/400 s, f/3.5, iso 800, tripod.

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Hi Mark,
This is a wonderfully unique image IMO and I do remember a similar one in your 2025 favorites. I can not quite wrap my head around how you captured this, but I do know that I am enjoying the end result. At first I was thinking this should be a little lighter, but then thought that might negate the air of mystery this image has. Beautifully done.

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Really neat, Mark. I’m not sure how you saw it or captured it but I sure am glad you did.

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Oh my! How good is this! So well seen and captured. No suggestions. Just brilliant.