Tuesday August 01

[Dave]

Thanks Rich. I can't much take credit for this one; it was a matter of being in the right place at the right time - the image was right there in front of me, and all I had to do was find the right vantage point to have a good background, try not to mess it up, and later find a good crop.

I really like the colors: I think the soft browns and the bluish grays are a nice combination, and the rust color on the legs provide just enough of more intense color. The values were very good before I did a little processing to lighten the spider's body about 10% for more value contrast (they say to make sure that the lightest lights and the darkest darks are in your COI) against the darkest part of the stake. I agree with you that the web filaments add some interest.

I didn't plan this; other than the small adjustments I mentioned I simply saw the scene, realized it had potential, and didn't mess things up.

Very nice photos of Pebble Beach (I've never been there but recognized it immediately.)