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Wrong Math

by Balan Vinod

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted June 3, 20182,041 views3 comments
This signature spider seems to have got the math wrong. This one has one additional signature at the bottom of the web, Usually, its two on top and bottom forming a X ..

7D, 18 Tamron, ISO 400, 7.1, 1/320, EC-0.3

Balan Vino

Comments

3 comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 3, 2018 at 5:25 PM
Kids, they get it wrong so often on their first try...  The three signatures and the spider show up very well here Balan.  I like how you've caught her grasping that one bit of web and pulling it out of shape as well as the strong contrast with the dark background.  A fine capture, Balan.
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Comment posted by Ed Williams on June 3, 2018 at 10:26 PM
Great look at the web Balan.  Interesting that the math didn't quite fit the norm in this one.  Love the colors and the composition too.
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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on June 9, 2018 at 10:50 PM
Pretty cool, Balan. I've seen shots of some arranged in an X. But our similar species (Argiope aurantia) arrange their webs vertically, and then sit in the middle (here's a link). I assume you meant 180 Tamron. This web looks quite well organized. Maybe it's the spider's "New Math" enlightened
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