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The Long Arm...

© Laura E. Swan

The Long Arm...

Uploaded: June 30, 2009

Description


This Mountain Spider Seemed To Be
REACHING OUT
For Something.

WAS HE SUNBATHING?
SPINNING A WEB?
WANTING ME TO SHAKE HIS LITTLE HAND?

We may never know...but I'd like to dedicate him to:

MR.TREE
(Since My Frog Ate Your Spider)
UGLY SCENE IF YOU GUYS MISSED IT!

* * *

MACRO HAND HELD
TV 1/640, Av 7.1

RE-ENTERED TODAY NO NEED TO COMMENT FOLKS! :)

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

Comments

Maria Warren level-classic June 30, 2009

very cool an awesome macro I love it :) great job:)

(((hugs))) #1147890

Ann Coates level-classic June 30, 2009

I don't want to hurt his feelings but that is one ugly spider. I think he's camera shy and is trying to get away. Laura, this is a superb macro, if not a little creepy. Nice flower by the way. #7691726

Kerry Hill June 30, 2009

Fabulous details and capture, Laura!! Definately a hand shake!! I hope you reciprocated!! ( wow that was a big word)!! #7691732

Jyri Vissak June 30, 2009

Beautiful macro! Great details. #7691755

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer June 30, 2009

This is totally awesome, SSSLaura. FANTASTIC comp and details in this many-legged little creature. I hope your frog doesn't find him!

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Tiia Vissak June 30, 2009

a great close-up! #7691791

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 30, 2009

Last to First :

* Thx Tiia!

* Thx SSSK. I hope Mr. Tree will except this little spider into his forest. My froggy is hungry again and I can't carry this flower and spider around for much longer with out him noticing it!!!

* Thx Juri!

* Okay Kerry! I'll give the shake a shot. :) WOW! You are right. We both used big words tonight! (See title). COOL! Thx!

* Hi Ann! Yes he is sort of CREEPY looking...but my FROG thinks he looks pretty good so I guess it just depends on who you are! HA! Thx Lady!

* (((( Thanks Little Sis )))) :) !!!

-Laura

P.S. I have seen all your cool stuff tonight. Time for sleeping now!

Night night! #7691828

Mary K. Robison June 30, 2009

The details and clarity (shudder) are superb, Laura, and you used the perfect exposure for the white petals. Excellent macro!
(Personally, I would not shake his hand or leg or thingy for all the chocolate in Switzerland.) #7691856

Gord MacEachern June 30, 2009

Great macro Laura, I think he looks to be pointing to something, or someone! #7692080

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe June 30, 2009

Excellent details and composition, Laura. Great find and capture. #7692085

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 30, 2009

He really posed nicely for you Laura! Terrific capture! Jeff #7692114

Colette M. Metcalf June 30, 2009

Great capture!!! #7692146

Stephen Zacker June 30, 2009

Nice macro of this little spider #7692185

Yulianto Soeroso June 30, 2009

nice spiderin the flower ..nice shot #7692261

Max Aureli June 30, 2009

Great capture!! Beautiful colors and composition, Sister!! #7692537

Cassie L. Woodlee June 30, 2009

Awesome shot girl!!!! #7692724

Monnie Ryan June 30, 2009

In my humble opinion, there's no such thing as a "cute" eight-legged critter. Other than that, it's a great capture, Laura! :-) #7692844

Ron McEwan June 30, 2009

A terrific spider shot, you had to go high into the mountains to find him. A superb closeup for sure. #7693337

ROLAN NARMAN June 30, 2009

Lovely macro Lulu! #7693371

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap June 30, 2009

Awesome macro image Laura! #7693393

Julianne Bradford June 30, 2009

Smart spider hanging a leg out to catch some rays on that beautiful flower. I'd be sunbathing in that great warm shot you took! #7693557

Jack R. Perry June 30, 2009

LOL Laura!

Cute shot of the brown recluse.
;) #7693637

Lynne Morris June 30, 2009

Wow this is a fantastic macro Laura. #7693662

frank w. degenhardt June 30, 2009

Laura-Good to be back on line and see your wonderful works. I must say he is an unusual looking spider to me as I have never seen one before. You did a fantastic job with the macro and capturing all its beauty. Love the flower to with the excellent composition and beautiful colors.
Marvelous work my friend.
Have a wonderful day, take care. #7693682

frank w. degenhardt June 30, 2009

Laura-Good to be back on line and see your wonderful works. I must say he is an unusual looking spider to me as I have never seen one before. You did a fantastic job with the macro and capturing all its beauty. Love the flower to with the excellent composition and beautiful colors.
Marvelous work my friend.
Have a wonderful day, take care. #7693683

Nadya Johnson June 30, 2009

Outstanding close up, Laura! #7693868

Vladan D. Djordjevic June 30, 2009

Amazing details, great colors and pov. Super shot! #7694555

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic June 30, 2009

WOW, this just went into my favs - awesome image...love the POV, lighting, colors, background...8o) #7694743

Tammy Espino June 30, 2009

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK (((STOMP))
Hope the froggy finds him! :)
Excellent capture! #7694805

Teresa Burnett level-classic June 30, 2009

OOOOO, he's cool!! Fantastic macro, Lala!! Gorgeous detail, lighting and pov!! #7695154

Melissa G. Meiselman June 30, 2009

WoW this is a most impressive close up with ultra sharp details, great subject, vivid colors and terrific lighting!!

Laura, I love the comment you left under my post for yesterday!! #7695185

Karen Engelbreth June 30, 2009

Great macro shot, Laura.... #7695222

Robert K. Bemus level-classic June 30, 2009

Anything that eats flies and mosquitoes deserves a handshake...great macro, Laura!!

You will often hear surfers hoot and holler when a good set (of waves) is approaching or if someone pulls off a 'sick' maneuver... #7695339

Lorna Shutter July 01, 2009

Fabulous capture, Sis! Worth falling out of my building for! ;) #7696089

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 01, 2009

Good morning all! What FUN this thread has been. Thank you all for your wonderful and entertaining comments!

Yes, Sister Lorna...2 stories was no small thing from your Ghost building, (THAT GOT AN EFP I NOTICED!!!), but glad for the experience now!

Mr Tree...I am so glad you like your new little Spider. Her name is "Spida". I will have her shampooed and combed and sent right over to your gallery in a jiffy! She already requested a special image of yours to live in. :D

And to the rest of you, you don't need to be afraid. She is very sweet and quiet. Just like Mr. Tree's used to ... well lets not talk about that anymore. What's done is done.

It was a pleasure having you here. All of you. Honored that you like it!

-Laura & Spida. #7697233

Karen Kessler July 01, 2009

I love you, Sis, even though you ARE CRAZY sometimes!!! ha! So, you didn't shake his hand? #7697925

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 01, 2009

Admit it Sister. You love me -BECAUSE- I am crazy.

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Mark Dodge July 01, 2009

Excellent macro, Laura. #7698110

Chris Ebben July 01, 2009

Another wonderful shot, you sure know where to find them. Good one=^..^= #7698524

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 01, 2009

Hey Mark! Thanks so much! :) Nice to see you visiting!

* * *

Hi Chris! You are so sweet! Thanks for the vote of confidence!!!

I get SO CREEPED OUT over spiders but was brave and got this one!

-Laura :) #7699356

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic July 02, 2009

WE ALL LOVE YOU because you are YOU LAURA! #7699776

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 02, 2009

Wow! That a beautiful greeting. How did you do that?

I know, I know. Trade secret.

Thanks Mummuj. I LOVE YOU TOO. :) !!! LOTS! #7700997

Karen Kessler July 02, 2009

You're right Laura - I/we love you because you ARE crazy!!! :) (Your animated insert is cute!)

Beautiful words & colors, MumJ! #7701127

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 09, 2009

Perfect resubmit, Laura... 8o) #7832142

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 09, 2009

Thanks Mumj. I was sad that this one got passed up. If not for me but for Mr. Tree and his spider that my frog ate.

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Chris N. Sweet August 09, 2009

Fantastic Macro Laura, shame I HATE spiders!!!!!!!!!! Makes me shudder to look at it!! Lol #7832918

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 09, 2009

Yes. I know JUST what you mean Chris! If a person wanted to torture me, spiders would be the route to go!

THAT'S WHY I CARRY A FROG WITH ME EVERYWHERE I GO!

HA!

Thanks for the visit! -Laura :)

(Isn't it past your bedtime?! you are plus 8 from me I think???) #7832960

Chris N. Sweet August 09, 2009

I have 2 older brothers who did just that! Well not quite tortured but you know what I mean! It is 00-15am and I shall be retiring soon :-)
P.s I like Frogs, once a year my front lawn becomes a Frog fest as they return to their breeding grounds. #7832977

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 09, 2009

NEAT! Well then I hope you aren't mowing the lawn that time of year! Eek!

Night night and yes. You are +8 hrs from us out here.

-Laura #7832991

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer August 10, 2009

I'm so glad you reentered this one, SSSZZZLLL!! It's a beautiful macro with fantastic details. Couldn't be better. #7837024

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 11, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your deserving EFP 8o) #7840099

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 14, 2009

Hi Ladies! I was so sad that SPIDEY didn't get an EFP the first time! What FUN to come home from camping to see your comments and that he indeed did.

AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for slowing down to comment here!

-Laura :)

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Lorna Shutter August 15, 2009

Woo Hoo! CONGRATULATIONS on your EFP this time around, Laura!!!!! :) Photobucket #7849757

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 15, 2009

Hi Lorna Doone!!! I HAVE MISSED YOU!!!

Do you mind if I dance -with- you???

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I feel like it's been a while! :)

I think we are dancing to Earth Wind and Fire's: "I feel sanctified"...

Thanks lady!!! -Your Twin Sis #7850264

Lorna Shutter August 15, 2009

It's always nicer having someone to dance with! ... and you're very welcome for the CONGRATS, SIS!!! :)
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Hey! Where'd that guy come from??? LOL! :D #7850333

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 15, 2009

I'm not sure but I think this is his girlfriend. She appeared out of nowhere!

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FREAKY! #7850368

Lorna Shutter August 15, 2009

I think we need to give them some dance lessons! LOL! :D #7850417

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 15, 2009

THEY DID HAVE LESSONS!!!

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Sadly, from THIS guy! #7850507

Thomas E. Hinds August 18, 2009

Laura: I really like this image! I think it very challenging to capture the miniature world of spiders, insects and the like! I like how this guy is feeling his way while you take the photo! Nice work! And I think the guy above really has his groove on, so what's that say about me? Tom #7864986

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 18, 2009

Did you see the rest of th dancers up there Tom? They are just as bad...'er I mean GOOD! HA!

Thanks for the visit and nice comment on my little spider. I like how you explained his extended leg. "Feeling his way".

Have a great day! -Laura #7865550


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