Golden Silk Orb Spider

© Robert Jensen

Golden Silk Orb Spider

Uploaded: December 01, 2010 06:27:44

Description

"Nephila clavipes" backlit by the sun

Canon 5d MK2 and Nikon 200 micro

Exif: Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/15 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Douglas Pignet December 01, 2010

Beautiful capture and wonderful colors and comp...Well done #1331911

Carla Capra Anderson December 01, 2010

Hi Robert;
The background and lighting really emphasizes this spiders web giving it a silvery tone.
The pattern on its back appears to be 'many eyes' and is that 8 eyes I count?
Great Close up.
;) CC #9073960

Arthur Bohlmann December 01, 2010

Fantastic image, awsome detail #9073999

Robert Jensen December 01, 2010

Thanks for the comments.

Arthur ... next Sept we should meet at the LACMNH Spider Pavilion when it opens up. #9074043

Arthur Bohlmann December 01, 2010

Sounds good to me. I have a meetup for Serrano Canyon just sout of Point Mygu this Saturdy morning, you are welcome to join us. About 50 photographer/hikers will be making the trek #9074056

Robert Jensen December 01, 2010

Thanks for the invite - I will be in Gardena Saturday morning. #9074956

Kim Andelkovic January 19, 2011

Congrats again Robert.....your doing well. #9176848

Arthur Bohlmann January 19, 2011

Congraluations Robert #9176854

Lydia Williams level-classic January 19, 2011

Yikes, what a beauty! Congratulations, Robert! Well done! #9177017

Carla Capra Anderson January 19, 2011

Congratulations, Robert.
;) CC #9177118

Merna L. Nobile January 19, 2011

I can only imagine how proud you must be feeling right now. What wonderful news! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #9179014

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic January 20, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9181714

Lydia Williams level-classic January 23, 2011

Golden Orb grabbed the gold. Congratulations on this fantastic win! #9187646

Arthur Bohlmann January 23, 2011

AVERY BIG CONGRALUSTIONS ON YOUR GOLD! #9187811

Kim Andelkovic January 23, 2011

Congratulations on a wonderful win :-) #9188011

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic January 23, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving
Second Place Winner! 8o) #9188139

Patrick Rouzes level-classic January 23, 2011

Congratulations on this amazing winner, Rob! #9188993

Robert K. Bemus level-classic January 23, 2011

Congratulations on beautiful Win, Robert!! #9189170

Carla Capra Anderson January 24, 2011

Hi Robert;
Lets get that happy dance going!
Congratulations on this winning image.
;) CC #9190133

Bojan Bencic level-classic January 24, 2011

Congratulations on your winner, Robert. Fantastic. #9190293

Patti Coblentz January 24, 2011

Amazing macro, Robert...congratulations on your winner! #9191500

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 27, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS.....!!!

UB. #9197111

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 27, 2011

A super macro Robert, congratulations on your win! #9198111

David M. Montero January 30, 2011

Marvelous shot Robert. Congratulations on your winner! #9202703

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