They pop up in the most unexpected places.... by RedundantlyAbundant

Photography • Macro • posted on Jun 16, 2004

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I took this shot months ago but decided not to post it because of the narrow DOF. I guess maybe I thought it was a little unsettling as well :) Analyze with keen interest or recoil in horror...it's up to you.

Comments (29)

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zorares

3:33PM | Wed, 16 June 2004

Thanks for making my skin crawl! Don't know why but I hate that spider!

logiloglu

3:34PM | Wed, 16 June 2004

an amazing shot,Matt. would be a great entry for the challenge. brilliant work . vote !!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!

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creanum

3:56PM | Wed, 16 June 2004

wonderful idea......

cynlee

3:58PM | Wed, 16 June 2004

glad you decided to post it... luv the starkness of it & spot of dangerous red!! she's a beauty alright! :]

Tedz

4:02PM | Wed, 16 June 2004

Reminds Me of Living in the Australian Bush....always looking for Red Back Spiders under the Toilet Seat...I see the Pen? Did You find this Widow in the Personal Column? I don't know what I would do if I found this hanging from My Pencil. You are sooooo Brave Runabun :]

jimry

4:14PM | Wed, 16 June 2004

I'll go with the 'keen interest' bit...facinating find :))

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Mikan

6:00PM | Wed, 16 June 2004

great find - do you like them so much? :)

raven_nightmares

6:00PM | Wed, 16 June 2004

I never mind shallow dof...and I think the best thing about this is the arch of the leg to the far left. In this case, at least, the pen truly IS mightier than the sword. To me at least lol.

unzy

6:07PM | Wed, 16 June 2004

This spider has a "phalus obsessional syndrom" LOL. The red on the abdomen tell my that it is a Latrodectus mactans known as "black widow" brrrr, really dangerous specie ! Anyway, a great presentation Mat, thanks... for both shot and courage V

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Lalani

8:03PM | Wed, 16 June 2004

I still haven't been able to find one of these :( Fantastic catch here, nature meets 'civilization' ;)

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SoulEatar

8:34PM | Wed, 16 June 2004

Yep that's the one !

funkfrog

9:08PM | Wed, 16 June 2004

supurb photo!!! does look a little like the aussie redback, and indeed this little beauty looks like the kind to keep ones distance! V

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earthman236

12:23AM | Thu, 17 June 2004

I found one of these in the cabinet that houses my computer . Maybe they are attracted to computers ? Something to think about when your reaching for paper to refill your printer .

Masema

12:31AM | Thu, 17 June 2004

Funny how one day you don't like a shot you've done , then a month later you like...go figure...great shot btw, don't know what it is about Black Widows that makes 'em so creepy.

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RedundantlyAbundant

12:36AM | Thu, 17 June 2004

I think what makes them so creepy is the long pointy legs and the jet black sheen. Thanks for the chuckle earthman236. Way to instill paranoia into any arachnophobes who may venture here to comment. :)

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Lary

1:57AM | Thu, 17 June 2004

AMAZING MACRO!!!! very creepy...I like this presentation!:)

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WandM

2:14AM | Thu, 17 June 2004

It's a cool shot and I love it!

M_Moraitis

5:49AM | Thu, 17 June 2004

That really does make me shiver! I use to work at a power plant and these widows were all over the place...they always had an unsettling effect on me...that being said...I'm glad you did post it...you are a far braver soul than I am...Excellent!!

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Enmos

7:04AM | Thu, 17 June 2004

I choose keen interest :o) !!!! Awesome shot Matt, love it !!! V

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WiserAngel

12:33PM | Thu, 17 June 2004

OH GOD IT'S A BLACK WIDOW!!!! I can't stand those frickin' things. You are very very brave!!!! Excellent photography

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jcv2

12:48PM | Thu, 17 June 2004

Wow, such a creepy animal, so perfectly captured! Very impressive!

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Ikarius

1:37AM | Fri, 18 June 2004

Well, I'm most afraid of spiders. But this composition is superb, the blur is well dosed and the motif is quite, well, unexpected. Very good work! Btw, don't know why, but this image is not disturbing, though of the DOF.

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Niutek

4:07AM | Sat, 19 June 2004

Such a gorgeous, fancy lady she is! This is top of the tops, creme de la creme, Matt. Incredible compo and a pro presentation. I just have to vote.

micah_dixon

2:43PM | Sat, 19 June 2004

Yep your really brave. I hear those things eat entire human beings some times and strike with lightning speed. I think this is a very good image to check out. The narrow DOF actually adds more depth it seems. Thanks for sharing. :0)

Raven_427

1:08PM | Sun, 20 June 2004

There she is again .. thanks for finally posting this image!

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tibet2004uk

8:38AM | Mon, 21 June 2004

I have a serious spider phobia but, for some reason, I don't find this shot creepy at all! I actually find it beautiful!! Probably the Black with the red dash! Always works! Love the POV! That said, maybe it's also because I'm lucky enough to live in Europe where we don't have those deadly creatures so I don't really realise how dangerous they are! Fabulous shot! V

vlaaitje

3:45PM | Thu, 29 July 2004

wow this is a very good shot...why did you wait so long??? This is splendid..I hope I will never find such kind of spider..because I don't like them....

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