From the Critique Club
This is a wonderful concept and depending on effect desired it can be complete simply because it crosses the line into art. It is a backlight subject, but can not be really judged as such since the intent is strictly a visual, almost graphical effect.
We know spiders wait so I will even concede that aspect of the challenge. Since the execution is artistic it brings up an interesting and natural question. Did you push the rules to obtain it. There is a way to obtain a fade by using curves, but just how was this fade done. It must involve a selection and a processing step. Since the fade interferes with the extremeties of the feet I would have questioned its use or would have reduced the spider's size.
You have achieved a good effect if people who dislike spiders find the image repulsive. Those that can tolerate spiders will certainly give it a second look. Those into artistic interpretation will appreciate it most. You have good ideas and technique but you must always be on the alert to find the right target audience. Regardless, it is a good shot, the backlight leaves the front dark and mysterious and scarey.
all in all quite nice- but I don't like
1. the size and shape of the picture
2. the oversharpened grainy slippery nature of the foor on the right.
wonderful lighting and feathering technique on the edges
This spider looks quite, quite dead - doubt it is waiting for anything. The sepia is okay but the fading off of the edges detracts from the picture, to my eyes. The composition of your picture is very good.
Nice detail on the wood grain. I don't particulary care for the backlighting or the harshness of it, though. I have nothing against borders, but I think this one really detracts from the image.
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