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I spotted this somewhat large but beautiful spider lurking on the ceiling in my front porch, and thought he would make an ideal subject for the camera. Being almost the size of the palm of my hand, though, I decided to capture him under a glass, on a sheet of paper, where he agreed to sit still for a couple of very quick grab shots before he tried to make his escape into the lounge. I encouraged him onto a stick, hoping to get some outdoor shots of him, but after just one click, he made a dash for my hand, which I was not prepared to accept, so I quickly deposited him onto a geranium outside the front door. I am not normally against handling spiders, but this chappie was just too large for comfort! V.3 is the attempted outdoor image, using the balcony wall as a backdrop, not a good image because my eye was more on the spider than what was in the viewfinder!
| Camera: | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
| Recording media: | JPEG (digital) |
| Title: | all eight eyes! |
| Username: | 
CarolG |
| Uploaded: | 20 Sep 2012 - 5:46 AM |
| Tags: | Close-up, Close-up / macro, Flash / lighting, General, Lighting, Macro, Spider, Wildlife, Wildlife / nature |
| Votes: | 56 |
 | Variant - Tests |
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V3 looks as though he is about to pounce......I fully understand the not wanting him on your hand thing.
Great images though and V1 is top notch, those eyes...wow.
Andy
I knew this was yours before I opened it!Interesting and marvellous. You did a fabulous job and I like all three images, but I agree with Andy, he looks like he's about to pounce! I'm not bothered at all by spiders and have held tarantulas, but I'm pretty sure that I would think twice before picking up this chap.
Superb start to the day Carol. three great shots.
fabulous detail
with that colouring I would expect in his natural environment he would be difficult to see
better you than me though
"he made a dash for my hand, which I was not prepared to accept"
Good grief! I'd have been out of there like a shot! Size of your hand???? Help!
Terrific captures Carol, especially V1 with the eyes, I am in aware of your expertise AND your bravery, and for that you get my award!!!
Carol
A tremendous set of close ups that will give any arachnophobes on here nightmares for days to come! He'e either enormous Carol or you have very small hands!
I thought this a cracking macro, then I saw what size it was to start with!! yikes 
A brave capture, Carol.
Dave
Three of your very best Carol, superb quality, and detail in abundance. Each image very much worthy of their own air time. It is somewhat difficult to choose a favourite when the quality is so good, so I shall use a pin and opt for number III, simply because I like the environment in which the spider belongs.
Regards Nathan
All great shots Carol but V1 is outstanding, another of your very best,
Geoff.
Now they're just nasty Carol Wonderful clarity and detail though !!
Loathe spiders and you wouldn't get me anywhere near one that size, just looking on the screen is more than I can take! Amazed you can take such great pics so close up. He looks very agressive in V3.
A fabulous set of close-ups of your big friendly spider, Carol! He sounds to be about as big the Chilean Red tarantula I had several years ago, but he's not quite as hairy! He gets my Award today
Trev 
Ah yer great big jessie, you'd be no good coming out on shoot with me woman
I was up at Jenny's Meadow the other day while the volunteers were scything down the old meadow growth and one of them came up to me with a spider in his hand to ask me what it was? When I told him, you should have seen his face, it went as white as a sheet and he dropped the spider straight away! It was a False Widow and they can give you a nasty bite........His face though was an absolute picture!
Ade
I have just shown my hubs this beastie Carol, a beautiful picture sharp and well detailed I wouldn't be too trusting of him personally and don't blame you for treating him with the greatest of respect
I have to evacuate the tiniest of spiders, so am not sure what I would do if confronted with this monster.
My favourite is V2 because of the superb composition, Carol.
i like his striped pyjamas! a very ogood series and I like v3 best, out in the wild.
glad to hear that you got some rain.. we had a little bit but not enough by far
He/She is a big un all right, all three worthy of own upload Carol.
Regards
Trev.
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