Lady in Waiting
Uploaded: November 17, 2009
Green Lynx
Peucetia viridans
"Cupcake" (named after the shape of her egg sac when first seen from a distance) patiently
guarding her egg sac atop a miniature Snow-on-the-Mountain plant awaiting the arrival of her offspring.
This is the only spider known that sprays venom from its fangs in addition to the usual injection method of delivery.
1/60 @ f 16; ISO 200; 105mm; Fill flash; early morning light
15 November 2009
Copperas Cove, Texas
Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/600 seconds, Flash: Strobe return light not detected., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200
Michelle Alton November 17, 2009 0
Absolutely, Stupendous, Spiderman!!!The pose, the composition, the COLOR, the clarity, and the gorgeous contrast against the black background are all in brilliant harmony. Winner! #1206125
Tammy M. Anderson
November 17, 2009
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Jack Gaskin November 17, 2009 0
Hey!!!!Just Fantastic Hats off on a sure winner!!!!!!
Happy Shooting
Jack #8138257
Jeff Robinson
November 17, 2009
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Julie Burnett November 17, 2009 0
Amazing shot, Jim!! Incredible details!! #8138400Amy M. Wilson November 17, 2009 0
Excellent details, clarity and info, beautifully done, Jim! #8138545Ron McEwan November 17, 2009 0
Amazing detail Jim, sharp clear crisp color well done. #8138671Robert Jensen November 17, 2009 0
Beautiful shot of this green lynx #8138767Tammy Espino November 17, 2009 0
EEEEEEEEEEEEEK! I saw a black widow by my door the other day, I stomped it!!! Not getting my camera for spideys!!!Jane E. Kirn November 18, 2009 0
LOOK AT THOSE EYES!!! Wow, JIm I am loving this one. Super macro with such detail. What a moment. Nope, won't see me stomping the little things in life.
Val Feldman
November 20, 2009
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Kerry Hill December 01, 2009 0
Wow Jim this is fantastic, awesome details and wonderful colours, great job!! #8180647Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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