User Mygale's photo thread

[mygale]

Tarantulas of the World V7 by mygale

The New Poecilotheria Poster by mygale

The official "Tarantulas of the World" Handbook by mygale

The official "Tarantulas of the World" Handbook by mygale



B. boehmei urticating setae @10x by mygale

 

[mygale]

The new Aviculariinae Poster! by mygale, auf Flickr

 

[mygale]

B. emilia by mygale


M. balfouri by mygale


0.1 Dolichothele diamantinensis by mygale


0.1 Dolichothele diamantinensis by mygale

1.0 G. anthracina by mygale, auf Flickr

1.0 G. anthracina by mygale

 

[mygale]

The Theraphosid Venom Poster

Like nearly all spider species theraphosids are “venomous“. However, this does not necessarily mean that they are harmful for humans. This poster covers five interesting aspects of this topic:

- Physiological aspects
- Medical importance for humans
- Venom composition and mechanism of action
- Theraphosid venom toxins for the study and treatment of pain
- Extras: Glossary, overview on dangerous spiders, references

For the first time, it’s finally available in English, written and translated by the original authors and experts Tobias Hauke and Dr. Volker Herzig, featuring new recent scientific findings! And like the last version, it features a full glossary and all references again! The previous German version was exhibited in the zoological museum of Bonn (ZFMK), the Cologne Zoo and was also featured in its own article in the Arachne (04|17).

3:2 105x70cm poster, 300dpi, v1.0US
Available in German and English.

The Theraphosid Venom Poster by mygale, auf Flickr

Vogelspinnengift Poster v2 by mygale, auf Flickr

 

[Venom1080]

The new Aviculariinae Poster! by mygale, auf Flickr

Are these for sale?

 

[mygale]

The Aviculariinae not yet but likely till the end of the year.
Same for Venom.

 

[mygale]

Another project:

The new 2018 calendar by mygale, auf Flickr

The new 2018 calendar: January by mygale, auf Flickr

The new 2018 calendar: June by mygale, auf Flickr

The new 2018 calendar by mygale, auf Flickr

 

[mygale]

Idiothele mira tibia - bulbus by mygale, auf Flickr

 

[mygale]

Tarantulas of the World V7.1/mid-2018 by mygale, auf Flickr

The new handbooks by mygale, auf Flickr

 

[viper69]

Tarantulas of the World V7.1/mid-2018 by mygale, auf Flickr

The new handbooks by mygale, auf Flickr

What was easier to photograph, Ts or scorps, and why?

 

[mygale]

I wrote about that in the scorpion handbook (images and examples included) and even more for an upcoming article in a photography magazine.

In a nutshell they have both pro and cons, few points:
Scorpions:
- higher safety procausions necessary
- more defensive
- slower, can’t walk on the glass, fat females can’t walk at all

Ts:
- more fragile, safety procausions for the spiders necessary
- easier to get them into position
- faster (some can teleport)
- urticating setae
- can walk on ceilings

Both:
Very different editing.
Huge size variations, different setups (lenses, light...) necessary.

 

[viper69]

I wrote about that in the scorpion handbook (images and examples included) and even more for an upcoming article in a photography magazine.

In a nutshell they have both pro and cons, few points:
Scorpions:
- higher safety procausions necessary
- more defensive
- slower, can’t walk on the glass, fat females can’t walk at all

Ts:
- more fragile, safety procausions for the spiders necessary
- easier to get them into position
- faster (some can teleport)
- urticating setae
- can walk on ceilings

Both:
Very different editing.
Huge size variations, different setups (lenses, light...) necessary.

Very interesting!!! Didn’t know scorps were more defensive.

Is the article going to be on-line and in the English language? I’d love to read it.

 

[Steven Caribena]

OMG this really is breathtaking stuff!
I do macro photography myself and really love it, but I can't imagine how much work you have focus stacking all those images to make a poster. Especially the retouching, it takes forever to get the image 'perfect'!
Also having those T's sit without any movement during the photo session in a 'perfect' pose, I guess it takes ALOT patience and retries to get a good result!
I recently picked up my old Tarantula hobby to have a subject for studio macro photography as I love their looks, but since I saw your images I better give up .. After I restarted the addictive T hobby, I love the T keeping alot more than I expected !

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[mygale]

Tarantula Macro Poster 2017-2018 by mygale

 

[Ebayzo]

@mygale The book (Tarantulas of the World V7) will be never available in printed (hardcover) format? Would be so great to have this!

Besides that, amazing pictures. Any footage on how you come to these results?

Edit: Checked https://mygale.de/en/setups/. That's some cool stuff you got there

 

[JanPhilip]

The more important question: Will there be a new calendar for 2019? My office is in dire need!

 

[Mike Miller]

Amazing photos.. makes me wanna step my tarantula photo game up!