Daddy Longlegs Feasts

© Michelle Alton

Daddy Longlegs Feasts

Uploaded: September 03, 2014 | Entered: September 03, 2014 10:55:50

Description

It appears to be a black wasp playing the role of snack-EEE! I spotted the pair in my bathroom window as I was preparing to jump into the shower.

This is the scene apres shower. Ten minutes later, the Daddy (really a Mommy) Long Legs sucks the life fluid out of the doomed wasp. When I got out of the shower, the DLLS had him almost finished! Amazing.

I used an OnOne texture (Screen Door) to disguise the dirty window.

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 3200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 96.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Barbara Socor September 03, 2014

A remarkable capture with such beautiful light and overall composition...Terrific image! #1585456

Mitch Spence level-classic September 03, 2014

I always loved watching daddy long legs when I was a kid for some reason. Never saw one at the moment it was being a predator like this though. Nice idea for the treatment. Works very well. #11125364

Colette M. Metcalf September 03, 2014

Outstanding close-up!!! #11125400

John Connolly September 05, 2014

A remarkable image Michelle! You did a great job with this one! #11126811

Wm Nosal September 11, 2014

Cool Capture, Michelle! #11132174

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