Spider Babies
Jul 6, 2016 19:43:24 #
Now I didn't know they carried them like this but having found one on the doorstep (just as I was about to go to bed) I had to have a go. It's not good, but it's only my second stack and it's taken at night by the porch light, so give me a break! Actually, feel free to comment, I can take it.
Jul 6, 2016 20:08:37 #
I love spiders, and I love this photo, Dave! Well worth a few lost hours of sleep IMO 
Now, the question we all need answered: did mom and kids make it safely outside after the photo op?
I once opened an exterior door only to find a large orb web had been constructed outside overnight, some of which was sticking to the door. Babies had hatched and I suddenly had hundreds in my laundry room. Better to have them congregated on mom methinks!
Now, the question we all need answered: did mom and kids make it safely outside after the photo op?
I once opened an exterior door only to find a large orb web had been constructed outside overnight, some of which was sticking to the door. Babies had hatched and I suddenly had hundreds in my laundry room. Better to have them congregated on mom methinks!
Jul 6, 2016 20:13:51 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I love spiders, and I love this photo, Dave! Well ... (show quote)
Last seen wandering off down the front path. I'm now off to bed to see what the nightmares are like!
Jul 6, 2016 20:29:24 #
magnetoman wrote:
Last seen wandering off down the front path. I'm now off to bed to see what the nightmares are like!
Jul 6, 2016 21:13:10 #
Jul 7, 2016 00:08:30 #
Welcome to closeup, Dave! Looks like a great shot to me and especially on the download...and I've never seen the kids hitch a ride on spider mom's back before.
Jul 7, 2016 03:09:40 #
suci wrote:
Quite nice, considering the light.
Thank you suci - probably more ' considering total lack of experience and lighting kit'!
Jul 7, 2016 03:12:54 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
Welcome to closeup, Dave! Looks like a great shot to me and especially on the download...and I've never seen the kids hitch a ride on spider mom's back before.
Thanks Donna, I have a nasty feeling this close-up thing might be addictive! Better hide the credit card!
Jul 7, 2016 07:14:02 #
magnetoman wrote:
Now I didn't know they carried them like this but having found one on the doorstep (just as I was about to go to bed) I had to have a go. It's not good, but it's only my second stack and it's taken at night by the porch light, so give me a break! Actually, feel free to comment, I can take it.
Magnetoman, excellent photo. I also have a love/hate relationship with this creature. Love to photograph them but if one gets on me I freak out. I have been envenomed by them in the past.
Greg
Jul 7, 2016 07:55:25 #
CLF wrote:
Magnetoman, excellent photo. I also have a love/hate relationship with this creature. Love to photograph them but if one gets on me I freak out. I have been envenomed by them in the past.
Greg
Greg
Ah, I did have one in my pyjamas once that bit my backside! Then there was the time I connected a hose pipe to a tap and sucked - to move an air lock - got a mouthful of spider that had bedded down in the hose - not pleasant! I'm OK photographing them as long as they don't move. Thanks for looking Greg.
Jul 7, 2016 08:10:46 #
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Jul 7, 2016 11:38:43 #
I'm afraid I'm not with Linda on this in regard to loving spiders. I generally leave them alone. That said, I find that this is a most interesting photo. Although it makes my skin crawl, I can appreciate why you took the shot and am glad that I'm seeing this as YOUR photo and not as a visitor on my porch.
Jul 7, 2016 13:54:30 #
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