I have to admit that this first image here was a happy mistake. I wasn't planning it, but the one flash head of my twin macro flash was hidden behind a leaf and thus caused this dramatic side-lit shadow.

Technical Data: Canon EOS 7D, Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro, 1/250 sec at f/11. Canon Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX in ETTL mode. ISO 100. RAW processing in Adobe Camera Raw.

After working with this spider for a few minutes, I realized how cooperative and calm it was being, so I figured I could try a couple more experimental shots with this little guy. I have one more that I will share tomorrow, but here's a rather fun angle for a spider shot...

Technical Data: Canon EOS 7D, Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro, 1/250 sec at f/11. Canon Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX in ETTL mode. ISO 100. RAW processing in Adobe Camera Raw.

- Bill