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Lady in Waiting

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Lady in Waiting

Lady in Waiting

Green Lynx
Peucetia viridans

"Cupcake" (named after the shape of her egg sac when first seen from a distance) patiently
guarding her egg sac atop a miniature Snow-on-the-Mountain plant awaiting the arrival of her offspring.
This is the only spider known that sprays venom from its fangs in addition to the usual injection method of delivery.

1/60 @ f 16; ISO 200; 105mm; Fill flash; early morning light

15 November 2009
Copperas Cove, Texas

Jim Baines

Michelle Alton

Absolutely, Stupendous, Spiderman!!!

The pose, the composition, the COLOR, the clarity, and the gorgeous contrast against the black background are all in brilliant harmony. Winner!

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November 17, 2009

countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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Excellent details and clarity, Jim.

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November 17, 2009

Jack Gaskin

Hey!!!!
You've OUTDONE YOURSELF w/this shot!!!!!

Just Fantastic Hats off on a sure winner!!!!!!

Happy Shooting
Jack

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November 17, 2009

robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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Outstanding macro work Jim and great info too! Jeff

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November 17, 2009

Julie Burnett

Amazing shot, Jim!! Incredible details!!

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November 17, 2009

Amy M. Wilson

Excellent details, clarity and info, beautifully done, Jim!

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November 17, 2009

Ron McEwan

Amazing detail Jim, sharp clear crisp color well done.

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November 17, 2009

Robert Jensen

Beautiful shot of this green lynx

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November 17, 2009

Tammy Espino

EEEEEEEEEEEEEK! I saw a black widow by my door the other day, I stomped it!!! Not getting my camera for spideys!!!
Excellent macro, glad someone else does it...LOL

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November 17, 2009

Jane E. Kirn

LOOK AT THOSE EYES!!! Wow, JIm I am loving this one. Super macro with such detail. What a moment. Nope, won't see me stomping the little things in life.
I can't even step on worms! This will no doubt be showing up again in BF.

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November 17, 2009

valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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Oh my, gosh...this is stupendous, Jim! I've seen these mommas guarding their sacs in my garden - and they mean business! You better keep away - they love their babies-to-be!! Fantastic, fantastic - I'm with Michelle - we'll see this again!!

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November 20, 2009

Kerry Hill

Wow Jim this is fantastic, awesome details and wonderful colours, great job!!

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November 30, 2009

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