Agelena labyrinthica

[Richard McMellon]

Two photos of a labyrinth spider...I like the fly wings in the second shot


Agelena labyrinthica by Richard McMellon, on Flickr


Agelena labyrinthica by Richard McMellon, on Flickr

Taken with 18-55 lens with +10 macro filter & the addition of an SB80 flash on lead

 

[Hamish Gill]

Very menacing in the context of its nest(?)
the fly wing ddefinitely adds to that!
There maybe some merit in doing some sort of selective adjustments to bring the spider out a bit in that shot?

 

[Richard McMellon]

I wouldn't call it a nest as such, they tend to build a funnel shaped sheet web, with a tubular 'retreat' (sometimes having several compartments, hence 'labyrinth' name)
I know what you mean about bringing the spider out a bit. My photoshop skills are somewhat limited, but I am learning. just managed to use a dodge & burn technique yesterday. I shall have a further play

 

[Pete Askew]

I really like the context here Richard but can see what Hamish is getting at. Definitley worth playing with more though I think.