Mopsus Mormon Jumping Spider

Probably better off without a macro, the loss of DOF would upset you. Wonderful images, as are the rest of your shots.

Dave

Thanks Dave, I have to admit that I really just got lucky with the lighting here, not only are these images not stacked but they were shot without a macro lens or flash!

Stunning images. Amazing depth - stacked?

Dave

Thanks all! I've added an additional image as well as a video clip of this individual jumping onto my camera lens as I tried to focus.

Beautiful species and amazing capture Jack!

@JackWanamaker, I actually looked up some images of the male and saw how dark the mask was. I assumed it meant brighter because so many species the coloration of the male is brighter than the female. Just goes to show, can't second guess mother nature.

Beauty

This is such an incredible jumping spider.

@DonnaBollenbach, in reference to the mask, I meant "light" as in more of a shade of white than the male, which has a black face mask. The females of this species are more bright and ornate than the males.

Thanks all! @Hemma, believe it or not, this was snapped with a $50 olympus point-and-shoot using it's digital macro setting, natural light.

what macro equipment did you use? If I may ask! :)

Beautiful spider & great photo!

Gorgeous!

Excellent spotting.

Very cool spider, has the look of a green lynx spider with the body of a jumping spider. Love the mask..if that is "light" the male's mask must be very bright.

Wow! Amazing!