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I shot this spider in Webster (Where Life is Worth Living) Park on a rare sunny day. (By “shot” I mean “photographed” since it’s illegal to shoot spiders out of season in NYS). I’ve intentionally ignored the “rule of thirds” on this photo. I think of it as more of a “guideline” than a “rule”.
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Wonderful shot; great background!
Thanks, Harri. The background is quite a distance from the spider, about 12 feet, accounting for the softness.
F… the rule of thirds 😉
Excellent portrait of the itsy bitsy spider and amazing colours/light.
Thanks, Malin. I don’t usually like shooting in bright sunlight but it helped in this case.
Superb composition.
Thanks, SP.
First of all, I concur with Malin’s comment re. the rule of thirds.
Second, just when IS spider-shooting season in NYS? (I might plan a trip up there, depending.) (In Texas we can shoot spiders any time. But that’s just how we are in Texas.)
That’s a good question. I have never applied for a “spider license” but I’ll get my research department on it right away. I do know that indoors, spiders are always in season.
Yes, that’s the same as in Texas. Or, in my particular house in Texas, anyway.
Hmm . . . as much as I am for the death penalty for misbehaving humans, I tend to be more generous with various bugs (including spiders) who venture into my house.
I have an official BTARV I use to safely capture and relocate bugs and spiders outside the confines of my house.
Yes, I know house spiders are ill-equipped to survive outdoors, but at least they will have a fighting chance.
p.s. BTARV –> Bug Transport And Relocation Vehicle (it’s a plain plastic yellow cup, but I want to make them feel special)
Well that is a beautiful one it would look nice with my other spider trophies on the wall XD
Thanks, albertopr. I would love to see your spider trophies.
You’re such a rebel and apparently a good aim if you can shoot spiders! 🙂
Well, anybody can kill a spider with a bazooka.
Hmmm. I’ve never tried that. Our homeowner’s association frowns upon the use of bazookas in the neighborhood. 🙂
Welcome to New York!
I think the rule of thirds was repealed. The new rule is anywhere that looks good… which this does. The background really makes it pop (dark for the web, light for the bug).
By the way, we both know that some of the new Spider-man film was shot in the area… I wonder…
Since I was unable to direct this spider into a proper position, I had to change my own position to get this framed correctly. Because of the spider’s unwillingness to cooperate, I don’t think he could have had a very successful career in films.
Great shot. I like the way he is positioned with the light behind him! His dark-coloured body in that area balances the shot.
Thanks, Meanderer. He gave me a hard time but you have to be patient with spiders.
Looks right to me. The square frame really works with this composition.
Thanks, Tom. I find myself shooting with the square crop more and more these days.
Wel, it is hip to be square, after all. 😉
It does seem to follow the rule of thirds . . . per my eyes, at least. As far as I understand it, it just needs to fall on the line, not the exact points. But what do I know? Nothing; absolutely nothing.
. . . and it’s an very colorful little spider. Nice shot.
Sort of. It doesn’t fall in the corners of the grid that LR provides as a guide. That’s why I call them guidelines.
“…shooting spiders…” — it’s amazing what Americans like to do in their time off…LOL! 😉
A cutey spider, great shot ken.
Thanks, Janina. That’s right, we’ll shoot anything.
LOL….careful! 😀
Wonderful shot and great detail, Ken. Now this spider will live on for eternity in this photograph. 🙂
Thanks, Jimi. He will live on untill eternity or someone deletes him after I’m gone.
This is so much better than the bugs you used to keep in the freezer.
Have you looked in the freezer lately?
I’m moving.
I love that shot Ken and the blue on the back. I did not know you could shoot spiders out of season. Well you did not do any arm to this lovely one.
Funny your title, it reminds me a song ” itsy, bisty, tiny bikini” around the sixties.
Thanks, Chantal. I remember that song, too. Of course, it was way before I was born.
i am glad you did not shoot it, out of season. Nice shot.
Thanks, Bente.
I really like the colours and background here. Very nice shot! 🙂
Thanks, TME.