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Along Came a Spider Poster
by Lisa Knechtel
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Along Came a Spider poster by Lisa Knechtel. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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Artist's Description
Along came a spider
Who sat down beside her
And frightened this artist away
Artist's Commentary:
I am going to be vulnerable here. Spiders scare the bejeebers out of me. I have spent most of my life shrieking, completely at their mercy. Intellectually, I know that a little spider is not going to kill me - but emotionally, well that is a different story. Emotionally, I am certain they are plotting my demise constantly and have super powers. OK, maybe not the last bit.
In any case, I steeled myself to get close to this HUGE spider (at least by Canadian standards - I mean this guy was the size of a twonie) to get this shot one early autumn morning. There is minimal processing aside from adding the text and a texture courtesy of skeletalmess. http://shadowhousecreations.blogspot.ca
Artist's Finishing Recommendations:
FAA's fashionable and luminescent Metal Print would be my pick to play up the contrast of light and dark in this image. The...
About Lisa Knechtel
Lisa Knechtel, a Vancouver photographer, specializes in dramatic macro portraits of flowers, reflections and rust. Known for the striking use of colour and her ability to make minute detail relatable, she refers to her artistic pursuits as "obsession" vs. "inspiration". All images are copyright © Lisa Knechtel. All materials contained may not be reproduced, copied, edited, published, transmitted or downloaded in any way, shape or form. All rights reserved. Copying, altering, displaying or redistribution without written permission from the artist is strictly prohibited. CANADIAN AND INTERNATIONAL VISITORS - please note that funds are in American currency. A NOTE TO VISITORS: I value and appreciate your feedback/support and...
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Kathy Braud
While we recognize the spider web's general shape, Lisa, you caught the linear paths and little beads of dew, the dark against light and the change of colors. The orangish blob at the end is for the mind to contempulate. Is it really THE spider? L/f
Zulfiya Stromberg
Great capture, Lisa! L
Cassandra Buckley
I love how the spider is out of focus and the web is. Great font. Awesome! :)
Karol Livote
Wonderfully captured, Lisa F&L
Ismo Raisanen
Wonderful photo! Love how you have composed the image and used DOF. Well done!
Jeff Folger
I'm always a little nervous beginning in so close to a spider when I know I'll lose track of him and he could be going anywhere even out my lens and over my camera into my hair ewww... :-) L/F
George Buxbaum
Excellent. Perfect application of depth of field/ +L
Andy Crawford
A study in depth of field. Awesome image, Lisa. v/fav/t/p
Lois Bryan
Oh Lisa ... this is awesome ... fantastic dof work!!!!! And yes, I see Spidie waaay in the background there ... here he comes!!!! VERY well done!!! And if you're not fond of spiders, that makes this great image even MORE fabulous ... well done you!!!!! l/f
Jeff Folger
Where is the itsy bitsy spider... or is that him there at the center of the web? Beautiful jeweled web.. L/F
Sweet Moments Photography
Wonderful photo, v :))
Rona Black
Love the jewel-like beauty you achieved, especially considering the circumstances.
Marie Gale
Love that image...love that title...fabulous piece of photography Lisa!!! Big fave!
Eti Reid
Very appropriate for the upcoming Holidays;) v
Priscilla Burgers
Great DOF and capture! v
Laurie Search
This is fantastic, Lisa!!!! :)))fv
Caitlyn Grasso
I love it! Great story, great DoF, and wonderful tiny waterdroplets! v/f
Xueling Zou
Wow, love your spider web shot, beautiful, v:)!
Tyler Robbins
wow...this is great, Lisa! and I loved your story...well done! f.v
Sharon Mau
. . . . ★ . . ♥ ..☆ ☆.. . . Featured: :: Macro :: . . ..☆ ☆.. ♥ . . ★ . . . . http://fineartinternational.com/groups/macro.html
Douglas MooreZart
nice capture, great clarity and detail yet changing focus, v
Jordan Blackstone
Great piece, Lisa!! v/f
K Hines
Beautiful...v