Kona Spider

[Rick]

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Out in the jungles of Kona, Hawaii. An ok shot but, forgot I was on 640 ISO from the night before and really need the lens hood in the bright light. First time with the Macro-Elmar with the goggles. I can imagine the contrast would have been much increased had I had 160 ISO and the lens hood. Did have tripod.

 

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[leicamann]

Looks great, you did a good job. This is of course a fantastic lens and totally undervalued in the Leica Pantheon, I am not sure why, but darn it sure pulls out wonderful stuff, so I don't know what gives?

 

Thanks for sharing

 

Cheers, JRM

[pauledell]

Rick,

 

Lovely colors and incredible detail.

 

Paul

[Rick]

Thanks for the comments. I agree, this is a great little lens. A little slower than the 2.0 but, I shoot it almost always during the day and at 90mm the DOF is compressed anyway and the macro would be tough if it was 2.0. And, it is sharper at near than any other. Best of all, it fits in my trouser pocket without attracting any undo scrutiny.

 

By the way, the jungles of Kona where this rare specimen was spotted was behind the pool next to the parking lot at the hotel.

[Rick]

Found on the Internet: Hawaii’s beauty extends into its plants, animals, and even insects, like this Hawaii Garden Spider (Argiope appensa).

This female (identified by its black and yellow stripes as opposed to the male’s brown color) spun her web in an ohana garden. She measured about 2 inches across.

This species was introduced to the Hawaiian islands and are known elsewhere as banana spiders.

[stuny]

Rick -

 

Lovely.