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Goldenrod Spinner


 
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Goldenrod Spinner
Vibrantly front lit from the reflective yellow of the goldenrod surrounding her, a yellow orb spider does a bit of spinning in the goldenrod garden at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, TX

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Val Feldman

 
 
 

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Hi Val, Wow...
This is a gorgeous image, love it!!!


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December 20, 2010

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Outstanding details and colors, Valarie. Love it!


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December 20, 2010

 

Maria A. Gonzalez
  Amazing capture,Val..Beautiful colors,lighting,composition and fine detail..It's markings are beautiful,like how you can see some of the web in detail and also the matching colors with bg...A very well capture macro..Well done.


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December 20, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  The details are incredible, Val...but wow...look at that glorious background of color and light...beautiful work, as always!
HTD!!


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December 20, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  Beautiful close up Valarie, the golden color makes for a great background, terrific detail here WTG


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December 20, 2010

 

Michelle Alton
  This is going to be GOLD on gold on gold this time next month, Val. What an exquisite presentation!


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December 20, 2010

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Valarie,Nice to see a post my friend.And this is a favorite,Beautiful color and lighting.A Orb spider,don't think I've ever seen one.Outstanding macro!!!!!!!


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December 20, 2010

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Beautiful detail and comp here, Val! Love that golden background! Beautiful color! HTD to you.


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December 20, 2010

 
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  Outstanding clarity and capture Val!! Jeff


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December 20, 2010

 
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  Outstanding macro work Val. Love the background colors which compliment the subject so well.


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December 20, 2010

 

Rony Sagy
  Fantastic work Val.


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December 20, 2010

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  Exceptional detail and color, Ms. Val!! Superb macro work!


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December 20, 2010

 

Jeana Clark
 
EEEEEK!
Fantastic details in this awesome capture Val!!!

~J~


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December 20, 2010

 

Kathleen Rinker
  I hate spiders but he has beautiful markings, great capture my friend!!


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December 20, 2010

 

Gina Cormier
  <---hmmmmm....where did I put my shoe!!! Oh ya...right next to the spider spray!!

Awesome detail and capture Ms. Val!!!! Beautiful!


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December 20, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  All I can say is HTD, Valarie -- I simply can't look at these critters so thank goodness I type by touch. I know it's well done because I practically jumped out of my computer chair the minute I spied it! :-)


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December 20, 2010

 

John Benway
  Fantastic color and detail Valarie, really stands out against that beautiful BG. Very well done.
John


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December 20, 2010

 
- Melinda F. Schneider

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  An outstanding image (I LOVE SPIDERS!) and perfect for today's 101 Gold Theme!!


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December 20, 2010

 

Joy Rector
  beautiful shot


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December 20, 2010

 

Daniella Puente
  Is hard for me to see this detailed spider! is a great capture Valarie :) and BTW welcome to the 101 group!


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December 20, 2010

 

Jack Ryan
  Excellent image...outstanding clarity...much too real...well done.


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December 20, 2010

 

Richard B. Hallick
  A real beauty


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December 20, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Splendid detail and a wonderful background Valarie -- so very well done. I, too, expect to see this again.


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December 20, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Gorgeous BG colors for this spider. A wonderful macro that I should have taken!


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December 20, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Very fine and well done image, Val! The detail is in perfection status in my humble opinion!


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December 20, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Oh, I love these spiders...they eat lots of grasshoppers...! Fantastic image of her! :-) k


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December 20, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Great light, colors and details. An EXCELLENT theme entry Val! Happy Theme Day!!!


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December 20, 2010

 

Freddy Bland
  Now this is a beautiful reminder of summer, Val!! Gorgeous golden color and superb details!!


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December 20, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Extraordinarily fine macro, Val! Meticulous detail on both the spider and the background and an absolutely amazing image. A Winner for sure!


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December 20, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  ((((STOMP)))) EEEK! Great capture! EEK!


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December 20, 2010

 

Katarina Mansson
  Excellent macro and theme entry! Happy theme day Valarie!


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December 20, 2010

 

Hayden Cannon
  WOW Valarie, fantastic colors, lighting, comp and details great photo!


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December 21, 2010

 
- Val Feldman

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  (I love capturing insect "critters" and since I'm aware that most people aren't that fond of them - try to place them in pleasing b/g's so perhaps someone will be a tad bit more willing to take a closer look at the marvels of these wonderful creatures....) Thank you all very much for stopping by and dropping off a comment...always appreciated!


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December 21, 2010

 
- Ann Coates

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  I think that's one thing I have learnt after studying many many photos since I joined BP, always try to get an interesting background. This is spectacular Valarie, yellow on yellow and I agree with Michelle, Gold on Gold.


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December 21, 2010

 

Marty Straub
  What a stunning example of what talent can do with a camera, Val. A gorgeously complimentary bg, and what amazing detail. Not only can we count the hairs on his chin, but we can see that not a single one is out of place on any of the eight legs.


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December 21, 2010

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Terrific image, Valerie. Welcome to 101.


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December 21, 2010

 

Nadia Paul
  Your macro captures are a work of art Val - wonderful background and excellent detail - stunning my friend!


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December 23, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  Stunning for sure Valarie! I'm so glad to see you at 101. I've been off the computer for a while and have missed this great competition :-)


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December 23, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  I don't like spiders, but this is a terrific image, Val.


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December 23, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  Holy Spider, Val!! This is truly amazing!! Wishing you and the family a very Happy Holiday!! Deb


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December 24, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  I hope this isn't the type of gold you find during your holiday festivities! HA!

Sure is a beauty however! You are very brave to have gotten this close. I would have screamed and ran! :D

Sure has been a fun year getting to know you better!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND NEW YEAR VAL!

-Laura


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December 24, 2010

 
- Val Feldman

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  Thanks so much everyone for stopping by and commenting - it's always appreciated - Now, everyone go and have the just the best Christmas ever...and to all - a Good Night! :)


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December 24, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Here...hey wait...I'm sneaking in to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas, Val...and all the blessings of the season. Ok, now, good night :)


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December 24, 2010

 
- Val Feldman

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  Was just going to settle in for my long winter's nap and there you were Ms. Patti! Merry Christmas, Dearie! Thanks for stopping by and thanks for passing along the the good wishes - so appreciated....now, sleep good!


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December 24, 2010

 

Karen Slagle
  Outstanding image full of light, colors and details, Valarie. I'm not a spider fan and as long as they stay outside they will be safe from me....However I too love taking their pictures, just don't get those legs or the web on me. I'll knock my glasses off my face when I walk through a web trying to get away. I love your gallery, so full of colors and life...


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December 28, 2010

 
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