A very happy 2023. It was a rusty 2022, and hope that 2023 works better for me. Beginning the post with Crab Spider on a oileander plant at home.
6DII, Tam 180 with Extn, Front flash and back light
Happy New Year, Balan. I’ve been missing your shots. This one is really striking, looking up at the beautifully-lit spider. A very small point would be to clone out the black spot on the red bud. But it’s a great shot.
Well that’s just the coolest thing! I love crab spiders anyway, but the lighting and the pose you caught is so astounding. You could brighten up the whites in the spider if you wanted - I think you have the room in the histogram. Congratulations and I look forward to seeing more of your tiny wonders in 2023.
What a fantastic way to start off 2023, Balan! Your perspective gives the illusion of the little spider being a gigantic aircraft carrier or something. You’ve got great detail in his face and I love how the red/green naturally lead me to spider. Great shot.
Balan, what a great first post for 2023! He does look like he is in the middle of takeoff. Perfect timing and you did a wonderful job with the lighting. Happy New Year! Looking forward to seeing more of your shots in 2023.