Thomas Shahan uses a Pentax K200D with either a vintage 28mm or 50mm prime lens reversed to the end of extension tubes. Sometimes he uses bellows to achieve further magnification. Shahan mainly seems to take photos of jumping spiders, but also extends his photography to include macros of other arthropods, such as wasps and various flies. Shahan has also produced some 'how to' videos on the subject of macro photography. Click here to view more of his work.
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| The aperture used gives sufficient separation to the subject from the background, while still giving the viewer a clear insight into the subject's natural environment. Also the angle chosen shows the subject against a contrasting background, allowing the subjects natural colouring to stand out. |
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The sharpness of detail is exceptional
at the level of magnification.
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| Such sharpness of detail has been captured to allow clear viewing of the flies compound eyes. |
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