It finally quit raining enough for some photography. This tiny arachnid hovered over my Mexican heather in the center of the beautiful concentric web he had woven. It took me two days to get a decent photo because the wind presented such a challenge. Wind and macro photography do not play nice. Also, he remained upside down, so I never got the chance to see him from the top. At least I think he's upside down.
35 comments:
wow! he or she is a gorgeous thing!!! like a squash crossed with pumpkin! :)
Looks like a fiery Australian opal. Beautiful capture!! How close were you? Spiders just give me the willies and I can’t get too close.
Such a beautiful spider! So fascinating to watch them weave.
All those bright colors sometimes means danger in nature. You are brave to venture so close. Although he does look sort of like a Faberge Easter egg!
Awesome shots, Gail! Love the detail and sharpness! I've never seen a spider like that.
Oh my gosh he is just beautiful! We'd never see that without your great macro photography, I'm so impressed with it! thanks.
Wow, that spider really has some showy colors! Great shots.
I don´t know what to say...I think it is an absolutely beautiful creature but I don´t want it in my house:)that is for sure...but omg what shots you captured,,,,fabulous work!!
Oh my what big eyes you have!
He would be very proud of his portrait.
Amazing! How do you get these shots!?
And how do you know the name of this spider. You are really something! :o)
♥charlotte
Not a spider fan (eeeek) but how can you not find this one incredibly beautiful ;).....wow!!
Awesome details! Thanks for sharing :)
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WOW! Your macro shots of this spider look great.. Yep, I am smiling..
spectacular!!
Very pretty colors...but it's still a spider! Get back!
Oh wonderful, I love the colors of that little spider. Glad it stopped blowing long enough for you to get these terrific shots!!
Amazing Gail!! His coloring pops out! I always thought spiders were black or grey - not with these beautiful markings! You did notice that almost red marking on his belly --- you be careful!!
His face though and he even has hairs!!!
Omigosh!!! The spider looks like a creature from a fantasy....a brightly-colored fantasy! Fabulous images, Gail.
You have met one of my favorites, but I have not seen one with such a beautiful colour.
he is stunning. he is scary.
Wow // fabulous shots! Well done.
Hi there - spiders have such weird and wonderful forms. Even if they set my teeth a little on edge, I can’t help but look!
Cheers - Stewart M
Not a big spider fan Gail but you have managed to make this one look quite beautiful! Only spiders I have ever seen are either black or brown and squished under my foot if they get to close!
Beautiful and interesting colors!
Wow what a colourful spider!
Amazing photography. The patterns are so beautiful. But the dark colors suggest that it might be poisonous!
Wish you a wonderful week ahead:)
That is one beautiful creature. I've never seen one with all that color. Great post!
he's doing stunts!!
he's beautiful, great shots
What a cool, vibrant spider! Your macro photography is awe-inspiring.
Your pictures are really stunning with that macro lens you bought. My main camera is a Nikon D40 with just a lens – it says Nikon 18-55 mm on it – so I don’t know if I could place a lens like this on it but I wish I could as it does not take good close-up shots. You post some superb pictures – they look like the kinds you see in magazines – bravo!
What an awesome shot! Incredible!
That's a very colourful spider! You have managed some fantastic photos of it Gail.
Beautiful pictures. Never seen a spider like this!
Amazing colours and just super shots. Who could be scared of those little beauties?
Great spider in all his finery. Maybe he thinks the bugs will be attracted to him. xo Jenny
Lovely lady. It's beautiful. Well captured.
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