How to Photograph a Spider Web
- 1). Rise early on a clear, windless day. The slightest hint of wind can cause the spiderweb to move and blur your shot. Movement will also shake off dew drops on the web, which could damage it in the process.
- 2). Choose the best subject and background. Zero in on the spiderweb you'd like to photograph, but make sure it is set against a dark background, which will help highlight its transparency. Think red dress and diamonds. That's the kind of contrast you'd like to see. The darker the background, the better.
- 3). Adjust your camera's manual settings to bring out the web's vivid image. Choose a large aperture (indicated by "f/number") to achieve a shallow depth of field and make the web stand out. When depth of field is shallow, the foreground is clear, but the background becomes blurry.
- 4). Adjust your macro lens manually to focus on the web. Get your focus as close to the web as possible, to the point where the fine lines of the web become distinct. Compose your shot so that the web fills the frame.
- 5). Use a tripod or a monopod to steady your shot. Manual settings normally require stability, as the slightest shake can render your photos blurred.
- 6). Take photos of the spiderweb from various points and angles. Don't be afraid to experiment.
