Spider Webs

[Graeme Buckland]

Could anyone help me with the best way to photograph spider webs. I have trouble making them stand out.
Thanks

[DND]

use a can of Silver Frost :D

[bconolly]

Hi Graeme,

I agree it's very difficult. I've attached a couple of attempts for you to have a squiz at. Basically I was lucky enough to get some "backlighting". Someone with more experience will be able to provide some better guidance I'm sure!

BC

[ZedEx]

if you want some drops of light on them, take a spray bottle and spray a fine mist of water over the web. Also, try to shoot against a darker or contrasting background. If you are able, use a flash and get it off the camera, off to one side - underexpose the background and let the flash only light the web.