Others One of my First Nature Photos: Red Velvet Mite

[Greg Shchepanek]

I was told to invest in a real camera and so I have been buying new cameras since trying to find my match.
Red Velvet Mite (Trombidiidae) Red velvet mites are members of the subphylum Chelicerata, a group of critters that have tiny lobster-like claws that serve as mouthparts, a feature that relates them closely to spiders, scorpions & harvestmen. Bill Mason Centre, Dunrobin, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Taken on October 23, 2011.
Olympus FE47,X43 • ƒ/6.3 7.7 mm 1/1000 100 Flash (off, did not fire)

 

[Karl]

Is there a small spider ? You definitely need a proper camera for the job.

 

[Greg Shchepanek]

Is there a small spider ? You definitely need a proper camera for the job.

It is a fast moving very little Mite...took the photo when I would have said "Ooowee a little red spider!!!"

 

[Shan]

just curious and no offence..why would you call this a macro?

 

[Greg Shchepanek]

It was photos & experiences like this that made me fall in love with Mother Nature and the little worlds she has created for us.

 

[Greg Shchepanek]

just curious and no offence..why would you call this a macro?

Thank you for correcting Shan...it is a little world photo and not a macro

 

[Greg Shchepanek]

It was the subject that got me interested in macro photography & the little small worlds that are out there

 

[Helix_2648]

The spider itself is for sure a good macro object, but this needs some more preparation. The picture like it is don't work for me.

 

[Greg Shchepanek]

Just saying...Not a spider