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Posted by Bron (Canberra, Australia) on 8 October 2007 in Plant & Nature.
I realise that spiders aren't a popular subject but I like them - see how magnificent this one is!!
Lost Valley Views from Kamloops, Canada
Whoooa now that is close up.....it is quite the spider!!!
8 Oct 2007 5:40am
@Lost Valley Views: Nice isn't it LVV?
Sriram from Chennai, India
Wow.... Scary for me! But superb detailing and DOF! VEry impressive Bron!
8 Oct 2007 6:12am
@Sriram: Thanks for the kind words Sriram! Don't be scared it won't hurt you! :)
@Inés: Thanks so much Inés - I hope you can speak again soon....
@ColNed Pictures: Thanks ColNed - that's what attracted me to it by the side of the road~
Monique from Koh Samui, Thailand
They don't scare me, I think they are beautiful in close-up. This one has lovely colours and really long legs! They have a special way of making their webs. Overhere there is one spider, that makes the same webs ... the St. Andrew's cross spider. They also call them writing spiders, due to the unique patterns that they build in their webs.
8 Oct 2007 8:22am
@Monique: I agree Monique! Yes I looked it up and it's the same - a type of St Andrew's Cross spider. I've never heard them called writing spiders - what a great name! Thanks for telling me that!
@badala: Thanks badala - I'm very pleased that you like it!
@DIMITRIOS: Cheers from the Ozzies Dimitrios!!
rainsocks from Singapore
What a spider!! Thanks for sharing, coz' there's no chance I'll ever come so close to that spider... I usually run away as fast as I can!!! But it's really one beautiful spider...
8 Oct 2007 9:10am
@rainsocks: I'm not afraid of spiders at all - and we have the most poisonous ones in the world I think. They're really predictable and so diverse!! I'm more afraid of moths but don't tell anyone! :)
Vanessa from Kent, United Kingdom
WOW such a handsome looking spider Bron with so much details
8 Oct 2007 9:49am
@Vanessa: Thanks Vanessa - I think it's one of the loveliest I've seen - especially since it was quite big!
Eleftheria, 9 years old, from Athens, Greece
It's beautiful but little bit scary.
8 Oct 2007 11:13am
@Eleftheria, 9 years old,: I think it's wise not to annoy them but looking closely's pretty safe Eleftheria. The more you learn about them the more predictable they are and then they're not scary!!
Thanks for dropping by! :)
Sandrine from United States
Amazing! so close and perfect detail What a strange and scary looking spider!
8 Oct 2007 12:02pm
@Sandrine: It's not common around here but certainly fascinating Sandrine - thanks for your visit! :) cheers Bron
@Manuela Photography: Thanks Manuela - you're very kind! :)
ian russell from gloucestershire, United Kingdom
hey, you have a really good macro on your powershot, bron! i walked in on one of your oz spiders in sydney once - i jumped on its back and rode it around the room to tire it out. here in the UK, we just put a glass over them.
great shot.
8 Oct 2007 12:21pm
@ian russell: Wow I'm impressed ian - but here we don't make glasses big enough...and you should see our mosquitos!! HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (you'd need a saddle!) lol
BTW - thanks!
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
wow,gave me the creeps but i have never seen such a magnificient spider,and you caught it having lunch!what a wonderful moment babe!
8 Oct 2007 1:32pm
@tyan: It was a beauty indeed tyan - found in a roadside ditch - so big I noticed it when we drove by!!!thanx hun!
@Daroru: Yes it's not mucking around Daroru!! LOL
Nick Passantino from Bronx, United States
gorgeous design on that guy. he's huge. quite a spider indeed
8 Oct 2007 1:42pm
@Nick Passantino: I couldn't believe his back Nick - so shiny and delightful!! :)
@Shutterbug: What can I say....... ?
Twelvebit from Victoria, United States
Really? I thought they were popular. Big spiders down under? Great spider shot. Where I live, a walk around the block at night means dodging spider webs under every tree.
8 Oct 2007 2:54pm
@Twelvebit: I wish I could come to your neck of the woods Twelvebit - if there's wildlife of any sort I'm there!!
Ale Triskele from Torino, Italy
Brrrrr...! :-)
Great shot and fantastic composition!
Bravissimo..
8 Oct 2007 3:03pm
@Ale Triskele: Grazie Ale!
I appreciate your visit!! :)
aggie from Singapore, Singapore
I don't particularly like spiders but have to admit that your shot is awesome, Bron.
8 Oct 2007 3:13pm
@aggie: Cool! I'll win you over to liking them if I can aggie!!
Amir from ?, Iran
They are one the most successful of all invertebrates. You have done wonders here.
8 Oct 2007 3:23pm
@Amir: Ah I detect that you admire spiders!! I thanks you for your comment Amir!! :)
@jump: I'm pleased that you like it jump!
e. from Washington DC, United States
Wow, it's a beautiful shot, but I did freak out when I first saw it because of my arachnophobia. Great capture nonetheless.
8 Oct 2007 5:33pm
@Maysam: Thanks Maysam - I like up close with spiders!! :)
@KMF: Thanks VERY much KMF!! cheers Bron
@mahan: Very high praise - thanks mahan!
Markus from Reading, United Kingdom
Wow, Bron, is it real? Incredible "beast"! Absolutely fantastic shot!
8 Oct 2007 9:25pm
@Markus: As real as I am Markus (I could be a robot though! LOL) I appreciate your enthusiasm - it's beautiful isn't it?
Shahab from Qazvin, Iran
Wonderful macro shot Bron!Nice framing!You got too close to it
8 Oct 2007 10:21pm
@Shahab: :)) I lived to tell the tale!! lol Thanks Shahab!
Rabbit from Richmond, United States
Oh my darling - you couldn't be more wrong with me. I love 3 subjects in particular when taking a photo... that would be Spiders, Stairs, and Shoes. So this is A+ subject for me. This is also great b/c i've never seen this kind of spider before. WONDERFUL capture.
8 Oct 2007 10:57pm
@Rabbit: Aha! A woman after my own heart! I agree with your list of good subjects Rabbit - if you added fungi you'd be perfect! LOL Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Reza: I'm delighted that you share my liking for this beauty Reza!!
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
You're right.. ICK!! Magnificent image!! But... ICK!!! When I've been in Australia, I was very paranoid about the spiders. Any time I used an outside loo I ALWAYS checked under the toilet seat first!! LOL
9 Oct 2007 12:36am
@amy: We use the idea of our spiders to frighten people amy - don't believe a word of it - in all my long legged life I've never seen a poisonous spider in the loo!! haha Of course in your shoes in the morning is another matter........... :))))))))))
@Josh: I stopped my car because I saw its web in the long grass by the road near Biggenden on the Sunshine Coast!
It was large and lovely!!
@Nobody: Thanks Nobody! I hear your shout!! lol
bronzebilly u.k. from Barry,Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Geez Bron--how am I s'posed to get to sleep after seeing this 8 legged tiger ??
fantastically detailed capture--billywebmaster
9 Oct 2007 11:42pm
@bronzebilly u.k.: Dear cyberbilly how can I keep you on your toes without a few scares? Spiders are sent to make you appreciate kittens! cheers Bronniespiderwoman!
@Claudio: Thanks Claudio You're very kind! :)
Rabbit from Richmond, United States
O - M - G... i just read your response to my favorite subjects and you said "if you added fungi you'd be perfect! LOL" well - it just so happens that i ADORE mushrooms - i have them on my desk & my whole place at home decorated with them... ha what an odd coincidence. I love to do artwork with little mushrooms drawn into them as well. (maybe i am perferct) ha ha especailly after the way i just spelled those two words, can you not see my perfection just pouring out ;) ha ha
thank you for such a sweet response.
18 Oct 2007 9:58pm
@Rabbit: Ahah!! Rabbit - I'm obsessed with fungi - I lurk all autumn - trying to seek them out!! Great minds..... cheers Bron ps I'm sure you're perfect :)
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