Jumping Spider with Rev 50 setup

[Jody Melanson]

All are full frame (except for the one marked cropped), using my reverse 50 setup with tubes and the Sigma 150. Handheld.

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Crop from above.

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[James Newman]

My goodness Jody. These are absolutely awesome. Can you please give me more details on your setup and technique. What body do you use with your Sigma? How many handheld shots does it take to get this great focus? Is the spider alive? How in the world did you set this up?
Again, I commend your ability. These are simply fabulous. James Newman

 

[Cem_Usakligil]

Hi Jody,

I usually try to provide a bit more intelligent C&C but in this case I'll just utter: WOW!
Amazing pictures, thanks for showing. Once my astonisment is over, I'll be back for some real interaction ;-)

Cheers,

Cem

 

[Asher Kelman]

My goodness Jody. These are absolutely awesome. Can you please give me more details on your setup and technique. What body do you use with your Sigma? How many handheld shots does it take to get this great focus? Is the spider alive? How in the world did you set this up?
Again, I commend your ability. These are simply fabulous. James Newman

Ask and ye shall receive. Here I am using this rig to photo a teeny spider...

Source.

 

[janet Smith]

Jody

There is nothing else to say but WOW! truly amazing!

 

[James Newman]

Thanks Asher. Now can someone tell me what kind of adaptor you use to connect that reversed lens to the other lens? Thanks.

 

[nicolas claris]

Thanks Asher. Now can someone tell me what kind of adaptor you use to connect that reversed lens to the other lens? Thanks.

Hi James

Here!

 

[Charlotte Thompson]

I think the last shot is absolutely the best of the 3
awesome!
those big brown eyes look so human
great job*

Charlotte

 

[Charles L Webster]

I'm familiar with Jody's work from his postings over on FredMiranda.com. In addition to really stunning pictures of really tiny bugs and things, Jody takes wonderful bird pictures. His series of bird-in-flight shots of the Northern Hawk Owl is absolutely world class (hint, hint).

I'm looking forward to seeing more of Jody's excellent work.

 

[Asher Kelman]

Jody,

That your work is impressive is obvious. What I didn't expect was that this creature, that we might crush with no remorse, would, itself, also demand my attention, awe and and admiration and so humble me!

Asher