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I was wandering around looking for spiders webs to photograph when I just about walked into this guy!! Normally i'm not to nervous around spiders and insects but this is the first time I had ever seen a spider like this so the unknown factor kinda creeped me out...there was a huge cocoon like capsule hanging right beside his/her web which was also kinda creepy..I kept thinking if I don't hurry up he might jump out at me like other spiders do!! Needless to say, I did get a shot...I find the black pattern on his back extremely fascinating now that I'm at a safe distance :)

Michelle J. Harvey

  
 
 

Dan E. 		 

Outstanding image Michelle


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September 16, 2006

 

Sam Britt 		  Terrific spider photo. I'll probably never photograph a spider. I'm too afraid of them to get that close.

Sam


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September 16, 2006

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna 		  Hi Michelle...You really don't have to worry about this spider...It is a very good spider and the cocoon like capsule was her dinner (hopefully a grasshopper!). They capture their lunch in their web and encase it in webbing from their bodies. Ken Smith and I have some in our galleries. Have a look at them sometime for a different angle on them! ^.^ Kitty


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September 16, 2006

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna 		  BTW...it's a very good photo! (I got so wrapped up in explaining her that I forgot to tell you. DAHHHH ^.^
Kitty


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September 16, 2006

 

Manuel Barrera 		  My exact thoughts first time I ran across one of this spiders, I was ready to jump if it even seem to be considering me as food. Great details and composition, Michelle.


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September 17, 2006

 

Michelle J. Harvey 		  Thanks soo much Sam, Kathleen, Manuel and Douglas for your wonderful comments!! Thanks for putting me at ease about this little guy Kathleen..they don't seem as intimidating when you have a little info on them!


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September 17, 2006

 

Hendrik Storme 		  Wonderful colors and detail! Beautiful, Michelle!


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September 18, 2006

 

Michelle J. Harvey 		  Thank you Hendrik for your kind comments!!


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September 18, 2006

 

Derek D. Dafoe 		  Great image Michelle !! I really love the water drops on the spider and web !!


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September 18, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt 		  Wow I am impressed this is gorgeous a real winner!!


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September 19, 2006

 

Michelle J. Harvey 		  Thanks Derek and Bill for your fabulous and encouraging comments!!


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September 19, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt 		  I love this with the dew all over it. Michelle I dramatized a bit about this wonderful creature. This is the female and she won't bite you can handle them and pet them I have for many years. If you squeeze them the will nip you a bit. They have no deadly venom but they do have big fangs. This is the last spider to worry about. Get as close as you want.


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September 21, 2006

 

Michelle J. Harvey 		  Thanks Bill for your reassurance..I have gone out every morning since spotting her the first time and looked at the web and cocoon...Its not so bad when you know a little info..I have just NEVER seen a spider like this in this part of the country :)


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September 21, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt 		  I did not know they could survive in the north country.


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September 22, 2006

 

Michelle J. Harvey 		  They must have migrated the wrong way :) She seems to be doing aright but it is getting quite cold now and the snow is soon on its way!


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September 23, 2006

 

Carla Metzler 		  Truly a beautiful capture, Michelle!


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October 09, 2006

 

Michelle J. Harvey 		  Thank you soo much Carla!! I really appreciate your comments!


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October 10, 2006

 
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