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Crab spider and prey

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted August 24, 2011144 views6 comments

This crab spider waits for his prey to visit the Japanese Anemone flower he hides on. Another successful catch!

Canon Rebel T1i. 90mm macro lens. F/6.3 for 1/4 sec. ISO 100.

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6 comments

Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on August 24, 2011 at 2:30 PM

Wonderful image, IMO. I believe this is a Muzumina vitia spider and they love the hunt at blooms. Insects haven't much of a chance with these stealthy killers. Love the colors and detail.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on August 24, 2011 at 8:24 PM

Carolyn:
What a nice contrast in RUC and LLC in this image; between the color of the flower center and the spider, the striking beauty of the bloom center and cold brutality of the kill, the radial symmetry of the flower and the sagital symmetry of the spider and prey...etc. Excellent comp in everyway.

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Comment posted by Christine Jackson on August 25, 2011 at 5:24 PM

Carolyn,

What a great capture!! The beautiful flower is a wonderful "backdrop" to the crab spider and prey. Excellent detail and comp, and your focus is spot-on. Well Done!

Chrisie Jackson
Denver, Colorado

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Comment posted by Mike Moats on August 25, 2011 at 8:40 PM

Hey Carolyn, what a great capture love the whole comp. good details.

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Comment posted by Sam Rua on August 27, 2011 at 1:37 AM

Super comp and capture, Carolyn. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on August 27, 2011 at 8:21 PM

Excellent clarity and color Carolyn. The combination of flower/crab spider with prey is a sure fire macro winner in the book of Cheek

Great detail & exposure, well done

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