Peacock spider odyssey - Field trip with Aussie Macro Photos

[@deborahahahn2069]

Thank you! What a great way for me to wait through a strong thunderstorm in South Central Nebraska USA! Loved every aspect of this video.

[@begenes]

Excellent video - interesting and well made. I was so happy to see that you had uploaded a new video. It was definitely worth the wait.

[@LookCloser]

Thanks Barry, yes it has been a long time since I last uploaded. I'm pleased to be active again

[@whyaretheredemonnoises3188]

I've just found your channel and I was so happy to see you've recently uploaded!! Loving the content and your video quality is amazing too!

[@cheryldavis6479]

Loved this! Great video - entertaining and informative ❤

[@birdspiders]

amazing trip! looked like a lot of fun you all had with these amazing spiders!

[@Maratus1]

Absolutely outstanding Video Matt can't wait for next season!

[@LookCloser]

Thanks Michael

[@diannemeganj6884]

Thank you!

[@eprohoda]

Lok,Thank you,that is awesome view~ )

[@LookCloser]

Thank you too!

[@AbysConnor]

Bridgette was so fun to watch! Her enthusiasm made me smile. it was good to see you too Bovus 😂 -Cric

[@bridgettegower2047]

Oh thanks so much... it was a super fun experince...

[@LookCloser]

Thanks Aby! Bridgette's enthusiasm was unstoppable in the field and it really made my job editing the video so much easier!

[@felineflixie]

I gotta say looking for peacock spiders is surprisingly fun. I my first species I found was Maratus pavonis but then I found Maratus gemmifer and I fell in love with that species

[@meredithfrench5258]

Your flash reflectors are fascinating me.

[@dennisthoroughgood6004]

Awesome vid Matt - Paces

[@LookCloser]

Thanks Pace! 🙂

[@wendyhasmunchies]

😈

[@dennisthoroughgood6004]

@@LookCloser Was great to watch, we're still around bro. Drop us a message every now and then

[@LookCloser]

Will do guys ❤️

[@VARIOUShorses]

Awesome to see all your great photos! I've been using kneepads for a bit now like Bridgette and they make a huge difference - you look like a dork (Sorry Bridgette!) but it makes the job so much more easy especially for long hours in the field! On a different note I've got a trip to WA planned for 2023's Peacock Spider season, and a special interest for me is Maratus electricus - do you have any insider tips beyond the general location for that species in particular? I'm also planning on looking for a bunch of others too so any other tips are of course appreciated! At the moment I've only seen the Peacocks around my area of NSW, mostly plumosus and a few anomalus and amabilis as well so I think I lack an idea of where any of the beauties WA has to offer like to hang out beyond the knowledge you've shared in previous videos!

[@bridgettegower2047]

Dorkiness is a must in nature photography! ;)

[@VARIOUShorses]

@@bridgettegower2047 Haha, absolutely!

[@LookCloser]

The spiders don't seem to mind a bit of dorkiness. What you haven't noticed is that my field pants have built in padding in the knees. Smarts 😉

[@VARIOUShorses]

@@LookCloser Haha, true, I'll bet it comes in handy too!

[@chriswright6381]

Great video and very informative! I'm just getting into macro and finding peacock spiders is definitely on my to-do list. A couple of questions: do you ever try and bracket your shots? In the video you seem to be taking single images. Also what apertures and exposure settings work best? I'm shooting with a similar set-up to those in the video (OM-1, 60mm lens, Godox flash and Cygnustech diffuser). Any advice appreciated!

[@louispetrucco1326]

Great vid, loved it. What month was all this action happening? (4.30 and the sun was going down soon!)

[@LookCloser]

Thanks Louis, This was October and although astronomical sunset was 18:30, the karri forest gets dark earlier due to the height of the canopy. There are few peacock spiders active after 16:30 at that location.

[@cygnusbass]

great job Cygnus gang! 🥰

[@LookCloser]

Couldn't do it without you mate! Perhaps we'll get you to make a personal appearance next time?

[@oneeyedphotographer]

I found my first a few weeks ago. Cosy Corner, near Hamelin Bay. I was photographing flowers, they're easier to find, He was sunning himself on pigface.

[@LookCloser]

Congrats John. Which one was it? Specious?

[@oneeyedphotographer]

@@LookCloser I'm a bit behind in my processing, but I think I saw it in your video.

[@alexwci8264]

Hell ya guys

[@LookCloser]

Thanks Alex

[@wendyhasmunchies]

😱

[@LookCloser]

😜

[@wendyhasmunchies]

Love the video 😍

[@dennisthoroughgood6004]

🥳🥰

[@EnriqueRulida-ur5th]

those spiders are full of colors, they cool but im cooler😎

[@Mark-ks9jj]

Bloody brilliant guys - probably the most informative and entertaining peacock spider video you have done Matt. The 7-14 & 14-60 Olympus lenses are amazing but the 60 macro still reigns supreme for all things tiny in the micro 4/3rds world - mark @oz_macro

[@LookCloser]

I don't know Mark the 60mm is fantastic but it is really had to dismiss the capabilities of the 12-40! Can't wait for the 90mm macro pro!

[@Mark-ks9jj]

@@LookCloser The first lens I bought for the Panasonic GH4 was the Olympus 12-40mm F2.8 Pro lens, a mate in WA had it & it was such a superior offering compared to the Panasonic. Its my standard run around lens when not shooting macro, it is however bloody good at that as well.