Inspiring Photo: Goldenrod Spinner #11267678

Goldenrod Spinner

Uploaded: December 20, 2010 | Entered: July 25, 2014 17:14:29

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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

Reentered into D&M 07/14

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D60

Comments

Gord MacEachern December 20, 2010

Hi Val, Wow...
This is a gorgeous image, love it!!! #1337138

Tammy M. Anderson December 20, 2010

Outstanding details and colors, Valarie. Love it! #9115659

Maria A. Gonzalez December 20, 2010

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. #9115691

Patti Coblentz December 20, 2010

The details are incredible, Val...but wow...look at that glorious background of color and light...beautiful work, as always!
HTD!! #9115699

Ron McEwan December 20, 2010

Beautiful close up Valarie, the golden color makes for a great background, terrific detail here WTG #9115701

Michelle Alton December 20, 2010

This is going to be GOLD on gold on gold this time next month, Val. What an exquisite presentation! #9115714

Robert R. Goodman December 20, 2010

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!!!!!!! #9115726

Thomas E. Hinds December 20, 2010

Beautiful detail and comp here, Val! Love that golden background! Beautiful color! HTD to you. #9115753

Jeff Robinson December 20, 2010

Outstanding clarity and capture Val!! Jeff #9115782

R. J. Laudenbacher December 20, 2010

Outstanding macro work Val. Love the background colors which compliment the subject so well. #9115821

Rony Sagy December 20, 2010

Fantastic work Val. #9115840

Terry Cervi December 20, 2010

Exceptional detail and color, Ms. Val!! Superb macro work! #9115850

Jeana Clark December 20, 2010

EEEEEK!
Fantastic details in this awesome capture Val!!!
~J~ #9115857

Kathleen Rinker December 20, 2010
I hate spiders but he has beautiful markings, great capture my friend!! #9115868

Gina Cormier December 20, 2010
<---hmmmmm....where did I put my shoe!!! Oh ya...right next to the spider spray!!
Awesome detail and capture Ms. Val!!!! Beautiful! #9115882

Monnie Ryan December 20, 2010
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! :-) #9115894

John Benway December 20, 2010
Fantastic color and detail Valarie, really stands out against that beautiful BG. Very well done.
John #9115899

Melinda F. Schneider December 20, 2010
An outstanding image (I LOVE SPIDERS!) and perfect for today's 101 Gold Theme!! #9115902

Joy Rector December 20, 2010
beautiful shot #9115976

Daniella Puente December 20, 2010
Is hard for me to see this detailed spider! is a great capture Valarie :) and BTW welcome to the 101 group! #9116036

Jack Ryan December 20, 2010
Excellent image...outstanding clarity...much too real...well done. #9116135

Richard B. Hallick December 20, 2010
A real beauty #9116181

Nikki McDonald December 20, 2010
Splendid detail and a wonderful background Valarie -- so very well done. I, too, expect to see this again. #9116237

Carol L. Fowler December 20, 2010
Gorgeous BG colors for this spider. A wonderful macro that I should have taken! #9116750

Ellen Hodges December 20, 2010
Very fine and well done image, Val! The detail is in perfection status in my humble opinion! #9116867

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 20, 2010
Oh, I love these spiders...they eat lots of grasshoppers...! Fantastic image of her! :-) k #9116922

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 20, 2010
Great light, colors and details. An EXCELLENT theme entry Val! Happy Theme Day!!! #9116957

Freddy Bland December 20, 2010
Now this is a beautiful reminder of summer, Val!! Gorgeous golden color and superb details!! #9117127

Rona L. Schwarz December 20, 2010
Extraordinarily fine macro, Val! Meticulous detail on both the spider and the background and an absolutely amazing image. A Winner for sure! #9117251

Tammy Espino December 20, 2010
((((STOMP)))) EEEK! Great capture! EEK! #9117289

Katarina Mansson December 20, 2010
Excellent macro and theme entry! Happy theme day Valarie! #9117326

Hayden Cannon December 21, 2010
WOW Valarie, fantastic colors, lighting, comp and details great photo! #9117488

Val Feldman December 21, 2010
(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! #9118003

Ann Coates December 21, 2010
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. #9118280

Marty Straub December 21, 2010
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. #9118375

Leslie McLain December 21, 2010
Terrific image, Valerie. Welcome to 101. #9118647

Nadia Paul December 23, 2010
Your macro captures are a work of art Val - wonderful background and excellent detail - stunning my friend! #9120826

Julianne Bradford December 23, 2010
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 :-) #9122130

Sam Britt December 23, 2010
I don't like spiders, but this is a terrific image, Val. #9122423

Debra R. Harder December 24, 2010
Holy Spider, Val!! This is truly amazing!! Wishing you and the family a very Happy Holiday!! Deb #9123417

Laura E. Swan December 24, 2010
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 #9123742

Val Feldman December 24, 2010
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! :) #9124059

Patti Coblentz December 24, 2010
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 :) #9124117

Val Feldman December 24, 2010
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! #9124144

Karen Slagle December 28, 2010
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... #9128655

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