Spider

[Rhanna]

I call this the spider of hard works because it was a difficult task to get a photograph. I saw the spider on the outside window of my house. Went out to get a photo but the light was lousy, the position was difficult. But after much effort managed to get a worthwhile shot after about 50 attemps!!
By the way it is not poisonous. Otherwise I would have been dead ages ago!!
Rupert

[Rhanna]

Another, the light got a little better in the afternoon.
Rupert

[covoxer]

Wonderful pictures, Rupert.
I like taking pictures of spiders. They are sometimes very tricky, but generally spiders are more willing to pose than other anthropoda.
I find them more appealing too.

[Rhanna]

Thanks John. You have some top photos there.
I admire the way they build their webs. We used to accidentally walk into them in the garden at night. Creepy experience!
I just couldn't get enough light for the subject today. I have yet to set up a little flash unit to brighten things up.
Here is where I was taking the photo.
Yes, they are willing poses and stay steady.
Bees are difficult because they are constantly on the move.
Rupert

[TXchuck2u]

John, great shots as well as the lighting. I am guessing that you used fill flash? I also like the shots Rhanna took, but the lighting in John's makes the arachnid stand out more and has more color in background.

CHuckray

[covoxer]

No, no fill flash.

[germaine]

nice photo s
greetings

[Burpee]

Spiders are not my favorite animals but you make these look pet-able, lol. I like the garden spider on the web 2.

[Rhanna]

I don't know whether I have put this up before on the macro sites. This is a very small spider. The interesting thing that its legs are structured in such a manner they provide a protective canopy. Note the long spikes on the legs.
Rupert

[covoxer]

Brilliant macro shot Rupert!
This must be a jumping spider if I'm correct. An amazing creature.