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Bold Jumping Spider

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted September 15, 201719,500 views4 comments

When I saw this jumping spider (Phidippus audax) part of the fun was watching it watch me as it climbed around on a milkweed plant and finally climbed up on this spent flower stem to carefully check me out. (7D2, 180mm macro L, 1/40 s, f/16, iso 400, tripod) Cropped to square.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on September 16, 2017 at 9:38 AM

Wonderful subject with perfect details.
D&L

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on September 17, 2017 at 9:17 AM

Hi Mark,

The face and eyes are nice and sharp. I also like the pose-she's trying to figure out whether you could be her next meal. They also see their reflection in the camera lens and often will jump at it. Well done...................Jim

Registered on January 17, 2004, 705 Posts, 3594 Comments

Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on September 17, 2017 at 7:46 PM

Oh wow, Mark, this is an excellent macro shot! He really stands out against the background.

Registered on May 27, 2017, 77 Posts, 844 Comments

Comment posted by Balan Vinod on September 18, 2017 at 12:19 PM

Mark you have a way with managing bright light ..and love the out put here. The center comp works very well ...and fine detail too

Balan Vinod

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