Red spider mite macro

[kevwood]

Another attempt at macro, this time including a bit of off camera flash. Hanimex TZ855 at the top of the frame triggered optically by on camera flash.

This macro malarky is hard work! I find myself holding my breath as I try to get focus. Problem is, it usually takes some time to get a focus!

 

[Paulie-W]

Nice grab. They're tiny little critters too.

 

[SPRINGERS]

Great macro shot! instead of holding your breath, breath out, at the end of the breath is when your body is most steady[pistol shooters and archers know this].
Focus looks fine on this one!

 

[Steve N]

Yup, a great capture

 

[Chris83]

wow. Thats so sharp! I've never seen one of these critters so close

 

[rydeboyz]

Aer you sure it's a red spider mite and not one of those little red spiders you loved to squash as a kid? (or was that just me? )

Great shot either way!

Edit: Yeah I'm 99% sure it's a red velvet mite. Red spider mites are almost invisible to the human eye and usually more of a brown colour..

 

[kevwood]

Cheers for the comments guys.

rydeboyz - yep it's one of those little bugs you use to squash as a kid. As did I! I was sure they were called spider mites, maybe not? Anyone else know?

springers - I'll try that technique next time. Might help stop me from going blue!

 

[onefivenine]

Brillant capture - they are hard to get - always moving, well done!