Red-spotted Marsh spider

I had almost given up all hope of seeing this tiny 5mm spider again after it disappeared from the garden. It was a real pain to identify when I first saw it and I wanted a better photo. However, today when I was taking a photo of a seed on the ground, I spotted it! I never thought that seeing a little tiny spider could give me so much joy! I think this is a slightly better photo than previous ones. (Thank you Lightroom ;) )

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

When finding a little bug fills you heart with joy and others question your sanity, you've been hit with the macro bug for sure :)

How are you getting along with Lightroom? I'll pass in a tip whilst at it. Note the few dark "stains" on this photo? In development mode, hit 'Q'. Next, use the '[' and ']' to size the circle to the size of the spots. Next, click the spots. And they're gone. Maybe you already knew this. Posted 11 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
  Lion
  
  Ha, have to laugh...the spot healing tool was one of the first things I learned...I thought those marks were on my screen! I have a touch screen so didn't want to wipe them off just yet! On the down side, hope those marks are just a bit of dirt on my lens...eeek!"
  I have to admit that Lightroom is quite amazing although I think it may take a while before I feel comfortable with it. Busy watching tutorials! Thank you and everyone else for the little push! Posted 11 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    It probably is dirt on your lens, happens to me all the time. Usually I discover it too late and have a whole series of photos with the dirt on it.
    
    Again, ask away regarding Lightroom if you want. It may save you a lot of time when people using it for years help you out. Posted 11 years ago
  2. 1. Claire Hamilton
      
      Lion
      
      Thanks Ferdy, I may just do that! Posted 11 years ago