Motif: Orb Spider with June Beetle Lunch


Posted by Bryan E. Reynolds on Wed Feb 18, 2004 9:05 pm

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Here's an orb weaving spider (Araneus pima) eating a june beetle.
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Nikon FM2, Nikkor 105mm micro, manual flash on flash bracket, small flashlight used for focusing, Fugi Velvia, handheld.

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by Tom Whelan on Wed Feb 18, 2004 11:09 pm
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Excellent detail and color. DOF really good too.
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by Neil Fitzgerald on Wed Feb 18, 2004 11:32 pm
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Funny how this weeks motif shots have been dominated by arachnids. Not that I have a problem with that of course. Nice BG on this one Bryan.
 

by Carol Clarke on Thu Feb 19, 2004 5:30 am
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Good shot Bryan!!

Boy will I be glad when this week's motif is over!! :shock: :wink:
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by Harvey Edelman on Thu Feb 19, 2004 8:33 am
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Well executed!
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by Wil Hershberger on Thu Feb 19, 2004 9:07 am
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Very nicely done. Great DOF and lots of action.
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by Michael Brown on Thu Feb 19, 2004 9:17 am
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That is one different & strange looking spider, and a great shot of it in action too!! 8)

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by Ken Cravillion on Thu Feb 19, 2004 9:34 am
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Cool shot. Ilike it's spiny legs.
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by Tom Bentley on Thu Feb 19, 2004 10:14 am
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Cool shot. good DOF and great behaviour. The legs are neat.
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