Grandpa Spidey by tizjezzme

Photography • Macro • posted on Aug 20, 2006

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I wasn't sure I should upload this; it's not all that great ... but yet when I saw this little guy sitting on a leaf out back, it was SOOO TINY, and so I went to town shooting him over and over and over; holding my breath over and over again, trying to get as clear as I could. I should have had the tripod with me .. the face of this guy was SOO COOL I thought ... and I guess, just because of that, regardless of the quality of the picture, I thought I'd add him to my gallery. He looks like a little ole grandpa. He sits with those two front legs held up, kinda like a praying mantis .. just a cool looking spidey I think. Gotta love the 'Spoggles' too. ;) Have a great Sunday :) and thanks for stopping by and for any comments you may decide to leave.

Comments (19)

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Littlejock

9:57AM | Sun, 20 August 2006

Hello Shari. Very nice pic of this spider, look terrific with this Big eyes. I took yesterday some pics and remember of you about be patience and move very slowly.. I go Gales tonight and stay there 8 days. Check when back again.. Again a very good shot Hugs Luis

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Biffowitz

10:10AM | Sun, 20 August 2006

Hahahaha...... the more I look at these bugs, the stranger they get. It really is like another world out there. Even with his Groucho Marx face, your spider looks cool. The way he is posed is kinda cool too, great shot!

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redchilicat

10:30AM | Sun, 20 August 2006

Tripod! Who needs a tripod?! LOL I never use one. These little siders are very cute but hard to shoot, I have a shot of one that I have been holding off posting. Anyway I think this shot is very cool and unique especially the way its framed! (PS check your yahoo IM I sent you a message)

lhoulhou

11:35AM | Sun, 20 August 2006

Frightening ... and beautiful !!!

Valerie-Ducom

11:55AM | Sun, 20 August 2006

wowwww, I like this macro because you're work in contrast and coor and POV is perfectly.. Sublim presentation too my friend!!! Excellent!!!!!!! What "little ole grandpa"?? Bisous :D

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busi2ness

11:57AM | Sun, 20 August 2006

This is excellent macro detail on a very interesting spider - excellent view on the eyes.

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lemonjim

12:26PM | Sun, 20 August 2006

I think he's just as interested in you!

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jocko500

1:04PM | Sun, 20 August 2006

lol bet that how he looks to other bugs ha going to get. those eyes are big for him lol ...cool shot

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ultimatemale

1:08PM | Sun, 20 August 2006

wow, what a fantastic dop & pov u have there. an amazing closeup.

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Punaguy

1:31PM | Sun, 20 August 2006

First off congrats on not running away screaming when you first saw this. I know women who would have screamed their bloody head off at the sight of this guy...even if they saw this image! You hung in there and shot this guy and did a wonderful job here...a tripod would have been nice, but sometimes the moment doesn't last that long and hand held is your only option. I like your framing here also, really makes it look more threatning...Excellent shot of this old man! Aloha!

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morningglory

1:55PM | Sun, 20 August 2006

I also shoot without a tripod (don't own one)....it certainly is possible to get a good shot without one, and you have a really nice shot to prove it. Nature is so wonderful with all it's variety, this is certainly a charming spider.

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