Garden Beast V

Garden Beast V by Ken Boxsell
  • eXposure

    eXposure

    incredible detail Ken …
    a good way of seeing the beauty in ugly!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks heaps exposure

  • Loreto Bautista Jr.

    Loreto Bautist...

    Wow the focus is tops…giving such details. Wonderful work indeed.

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks very much Loreto

  • Krys Bailey

    Krys Bailey

    My goodness, all the more eyes to see you with! ;o) What a lovely critter and perfect details and depth! Really superb macro work – couldn’t be better!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much Krys

  • davidmilne

    davidmilne

    Stunning macro pi,fab deatails and lighting!!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks heaps David

  • Michael Rowley KeepsakesPhotography

    Michael Rowley...

    fantastic shot ken brilliant close up. .....can you put it back in its box now !

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Hahahaha, Its back in the garden now Mick, Thanks for dropping by

  • Kathleen Stephens

    Kathleen Stephens

    Great focus, great subject. Love your style!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much Lexsis. Always such lovely comments. You are too kind.

  • Janine  Hewlett

    Janine Hewlett

    Absolutely fantastic!!!!!!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much Janine

  • salsbells69

    salsbells69

    Awesome macro Ken! Blimey..i hope he doesnt wake me up tonight!!!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Hahaha. Thanks heaps sals. This guy is only 4mm long. Wait till I finish the shot of the Red Back. That one will put chills up anyones spine;-)

  • salsbells69

    salsbells69

    oh jesus~!

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Wow how cool is this little guy? as always you take us into their world so perfectly

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much H. Your comments are always such a pleasure to read.

  • Christopher Clarke

    Christopher Cl...

    Hi Ken – great macro – unusual on the white – DOF works well. How did you get her to stay still?!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    I actually chased it a round with a tooth pick lol. Occasionally I got time for a shot. Thanks heaps for dropping by.

  • jacqi

    jacqi

    omigod, how many eyes has that thing got? It’s a very good macro but…aaargh!.....I’m going to dewatch you until that redback is done with then I won’t see the mini version which will be more than enough for me!!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Nothing to worry about jacqi. I havnt found one yet and I will let you know before I do. 6 eyes. Thanks for dropping by

  • Gareth Chalklen

    Gareth Chalklen

    Absolutely brilliant Ken! What lens are you using?

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter

    Fantastic – now i want to see a huntsman ;)

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Hehehe. I will look for you Robyn. Thanks for dropping by

  • Darren Post

    Darren Post

    Nice macro Ken :-)

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks heaps Darren

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Not my favourite insect….specially when i see it close-up, but its an excellent photo, well done!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much Ellen

  • JohnScott

    JohnScott

    I wonder Ken, with so many eyes as to how they would operate, whether they edit and join to form a whole circumference peripheral, or is there a kind of over lap. If it is looking forward at prey do the eyes at the back cut out in it’s brain or what? Maybe it sees the world like a fixed fish-eye lens but then it’s brain kind of straightens the perspective. Mainly postulating because the eyes don’t have lids or seeming movement from left to right, up and down like ours or a chameleon.

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Sorry John I’m afraid I don’t know the answer to that but thanks for dropping by and leaving such an insightful comment

  • JohnScott

    JohnScott

    hey don’t mention it, I was thinking aloud really… do this a lot

  • Leslie  Battjes

    Leslie Battjes

    Yikes! Those are two words I do not need to see together “jumping” and “spider” eeeek! :) Cool shot, though, Ken! The detail is amazing…those eyes are incredible!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks so much much Leslie

  • eyestrange

    eyestrange

    now this is when an MPE can get toooooo close (shudder) amazing character you have caught with this chap apart from technically SPOT ON – Wonderful work

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much Pat

  • jesika

    jesika

    He’s GORGEOUS!
    j

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks heaps jesika

  • ApeArt

    ApeArt

    Ken! Fantastic mate!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks so much ApeArt

  • digitalmidge

    digitalmidge

    Gorgeous Ken, absolutely lovely, can I borrow this one for my Ken’s Bugs collection as well?

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks for dropping by Zoe. No problem

  • joak

    joak

    wow whit an amazin beasty ........we mean no harm to your planet!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    lol…Thanks joak, its always a pleasure reading such enjoyable comments.

  • Joe Thill

    Joe Thill

    Awesome!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks Joe

  • steen

    steen

    super work ken

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks heaps Steen

  • Catherine Davis

    Catherine Davis

    What a cute little fellow! I love theses spiders, they have a great little personality – or seem to because of how they move around!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    I love how they continualy twist their little head, whilst watching you. Thanks for dropping by Catherine

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Fantastic image Ken! wow!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks so much Jan

  • Lorraine Deroon

    Lorraine Deroon

    I think he is gorgeous! Great shot!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much Lorraine

  • Lance Leopold

    Lance Leopold

    A brilliant,detailed shot of a brilliant little spider,one of my favorites,Ken!!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks heaps Lance

  • Catherine Davis

    Catherine Davis

    Yeah, that’s what I like about them, they watch you and they are cute when they jump!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks again for dropping by Catherine

  • Kuulei2you

    Kuulei2you

    Ken, Want to Thank you for being such a great inspiration to me and all the others that enjoy your work, or fun for that matter! I do think it is fun and changeling to chase the bugs we come in contact with around the house while trying to get them to cooperate while we try to get them in position to get the best shot. Love this spider with the 6 eyes!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much Kuulie for your lovely inspirational comment

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    lovely work!!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much DS

  • Sandy Stewart

    Sandy Stewart

    These are stunning insect captures and this one is no exception! very nice work!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much Sandy

  • Bonnie T.  Barry

    Bonnie T. Barry

    May I ask what kind of camera and lens you use? Your macros are incomparable. I am SO impressed!

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter

    Wow – I foundd this one too :)

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Ahh Robyn its always such a pleasure. Thank you so much

  • Northof40

    Northof40

    Stunner shot…. Nice work

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much Steve

  • onefourseven

    onefourseven

    Outstanding photography Ken!!
    Amazing close-up!!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks heaps 147

  • Cathy Middleton

    Cathy Middleton

    Totally awesome work Ken, every piece in your portfolio is outstanding. I am inspired!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much Cathy. What a wonderful thing to say

  • NautilusBlue

    NautilusBlue

    Fantastic macro Ken

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much NB

  • sunata

    sunata

    Charming portrait

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much sunata

  • Tara Sheffer-Archie

    Tara Sheffer-A...

    Excellent shot and detail!!!!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks heaps Tara

  • Karin  Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    wow, what a doll!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank heaps Karin

  • picketty

    picketty

    Oh what a sweetie. Would these be at my place, NSW mid N coast?

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much picketty. I am sure that they would be, I think they range pretty much all over Aus mate

  • noffi

    noffi

    This is a wonderful shot. May I ask what equipment and settings you used? Liz

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    oh my look at this guy .. so many eyes .. fabulous !

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks heaps. You are too kind

  • Gerda Grice

    Gerda Grice

    Fantastic detail, Ken! You even captured catchlights in her eyes! Excellent!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much Gerda

  • Avril Brand

    Avril Brand

    Beautiful photo of a very lovely spider! (I like spiders :) )

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much Avril

  • LoreLeft27

    LoreLeft27

    oooh he scares me ooh this could go right into a horror scene this is wonderfully scary or cute hard to decide i seen a tartantula in a pet store almost thought about bringing him home but then i am afraid of spiders but some just seem so sad when they are cooped up

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    They creep me out too Lore. However the fascination of the macro world was too overpowering not to get the shot. Thank you so much for your lovely comment

  • mago

    mago

    This is Absolutely fantastic
    ...Spiderman will be proud of you

  • Ken Boxsell

    Ken Boxsell

    lol….......Thanks heaps mago

  • Troy W. Smith

    Troy W. Smith

    WOW. This is one awesome shot.

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks heaps SKW

  • pryere

    pryere

    Superb shot, aspirational.

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much pryere. Your comment and fav are so very much appreciated

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Now these things scare the bejesus out of me, even when they are tiny …

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Lol……..They aint my favorite either tomg……..I must admit though he looks a lot better now than when I had my fingers only an inch from him

  • MuscularTeeth

    MuscularTeethVoted Most Helpful Bubbler

    exceptional macro.

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks Muscular Teeth

  • EdgeOfReality

    EdgeOfReality

    Outstanding work. Good enough to be a reference illustration.

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much EdgeOfReality

  • CazzieCreations

    CazzieCreations

    wow Ken your work is just Incredible!!! :))

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much Cazzie

  • Kerstin  Inga

    Kerstin Inga

    Wooooow what spider is this??? we dont get any like this in the uk. its a phenominal capture Ken!!! really stunned and impressed!!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks mate….........Its a jumping spider (only about 5mm big). Heaps of these little buggers around here. Great fun to photograph though

  • Steven  Agius

    Steven Agius

    Fantastic looks like an alien from another plant, perfect capture.

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much Steven

  • BlairCathcart

    BlairCathcart

    great capture !

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks heaps Blair. Much appreciated

  • Sheryl Kasper

    Sheryl Kasper

    Amazing photo.

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much Sheryl

  • AngelaFoster

    AngelaFoster

    amazing detail in this macro

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks

  • Janell Rufiange

    Janell Rufiange

    I almost like spiders when I see images like these! amazing

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much Janell

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    ... siiiiigh … can I be you when I grow up????

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Lol…......well what can I say to that..;-) Thank you so much Lois…......Its always a pleasure reading your lovely comments. I realy do appreciate them

  • clarkey

    clarkey

    This is a fantastically detailed macro, Ken. By putting “it” on a white surface, his colours are so bright. He looks like an old man badly in need of a shave!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks heaps clarkey

  • ruxique

    ruxique

    OMG this is sooo …. cute! (I can’t believe I said that LOL) The photo is absolutely fantastic!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks so much ruxique. I really appreciate you dropping by and adding it to your favs

  • Babbler

    Babbler

    superb !

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks Babbler

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Beautiful lighting and colours, he is fantastic!!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much Sharon. I really appreciate you dropping by, leaving such a lovely comment and the fav.

  • cammiecakes

    cammiecakes

    That’s a face only a mother could love…..great shot.

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Hahaha…....Thanks cammiecakes

  • Steve Bullock

    Steve Bullock

    Would love this mate, full page shot!

  • Barb Leopold

    Barb Leopold 29 days ago

    Now that is one fantastic macro (micro??), absolutely love it. Those little eyes are amazing!!

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury 29 days ago

    Great macro image Ken, well done and congratulations on your feature.
    David

  • Marleia Main

    Marleia Main 29 days ago

    He is so cute!!! :)

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter 29 days ago

    Don’t forget to add it to the December Avatar Challenge!

    (Still waiting for that image of a huntsmen you promised)

  • swaby

    swaby 28 days ago

    Wow! Fantastic Macro!

  • Tom Piorkowski

    Tom Piorkowski 28 days ago

    Excellent capture, great DOF, nicely done.

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