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Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted October 5, 201287 views7 comments

I assume the object under the spider is its most recent victim, but I would appreciate any other ideas. I used a Tamron 70-300 VC, f/11, 1/320, ISO 200, 70mm and either 52mm or 65mm of extension tubes, ~75% of original image. Any suggestions on the species of spider (taken in central Kansas)?

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on October 5, 2012 at 10:54 PM

Rob, this looks like a goldenrod spider, a member of the crab spider family. I agree that the bug is it's latest victim.
Nice image, although I wish the flower was in better shape! You might clean up some of the dark areas and rips, if you wish to.
Sandy

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Comment posted by scott lanz on October 6, 2012 at 7:24 AM

Graphic but interesting image, Rob, because of what looks like a body part under the defiant looking spider, and the worn look of the flower. The detail of the spider is excellent. I am wondering what a black and white conversion would look like.

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on October 6, 2012 at 7:56 AM

I concur with Sandy on the species. Very nice capture and good comp. I like the detail and contrast you have with this image.

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on October 6, 2012 at 10:53 AM

Sandy, thanks for the ID, and the suggestion to fix the flower. I am going to leave the worn condition for the moment, but may fix some of the spots if I rework this image.

scott, here is a b/w version. I don't like it as well, but I will post it for you and others to see/comment on.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on October 6, 2012 at 11:19 AM

Rob, thanks for placating my curiousity. I also prefer the color version.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on October 7, 2012 at 8:58 PM

Rob:
I like this environmental 'as it is' shot with the worn petal, carcass and spider defending its tuft.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on October 9, 2012 at 10:07 AM

I like the classic pose and POV, nice details Rob.
As far as the crab spider prey? Hard to tell. My guess is a small inchworm/caterpillar of some sort?
Well done

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