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There are less and less bugs and beasties to be found as winter approaches, but there are still a number of spiders lurking, this beautiful critter was in my garden yesterday, relaxing in the warm sun.

Brand:	Olympus
Camera:	Olympus FE-210 Check out Olympus Image Space!
Recording media:	JPEG (digital)

Title:	beautiful spider
Username:	CarolG
Uploaded:	10 Nov 2011 - 5:16 AM
Tags:	Close-up, Close-up / macro, General, Macro. wildlife, Nature, Spider, Wildlife / nature
Votes:	92
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Daisymaye (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 5:20 AM

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He is a nicely patterned spider. A great pose in V2. Two superb images Carol............Sandy

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RonnieAG (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 5:47 AM

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The detail here is quite impressive, Carol, and like Sandy I find the head on approach in V 2 to be so good: not sure I'd go along with your own adjectival description though......'beautiful' critter.......hmmmm! Wink
Ronnie. Wink

salomel

10 Nov 2011 - 6:05 AM

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I like the detail not my favorite pet to be to close to. But a nice shot

bobsblues (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 6:05 AM

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nice macro work carol .rob

Ayoob (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 6:15 AM

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Two fabulous images,great macro shot Carol ,well work......... Grin

posty57 (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 6:21 AM

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Super macro work, but there are much prettier models about. The odd one even on this site !

Barry

LynneJoyce (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 6:27 AM

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She is gorgeous and you have portrayed her beautifully.

Andysnapper

10 Nov 2011 - 6:30 AM

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From the highest mountains to the tiniest spider nature produces beautiful things. Super shots Carol.

Andy

cjl47 (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 6:35 AM

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Brilliant detail Carol, but beauty definitely in the eye of the beholder. lol.
chris

rpba18205 (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 7:03 AM

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Excellent close ups.

samarmishra

10 Nov 2011 - 7:11 AM

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Hi Carol, I do agree with Ronnie, it is difficult to reach to an conclution that which one is good, I liked both the images. the details in the images are superb, really stunning image..

Samar..

mikeakabigman

10 Nov 2011 - 7:13 AM

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Cracking details in these two images, a wonderous creature indeed !

dven (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 7:18 AM

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Two more nice shots

dven

KarenFB (Junior Gallery Team)

10 Nov 2011 - 7:18 AM

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She is beautiful - but the end of your stick is quite close enough for me!! Wink

viscostatic

10 Nov 2011 - 7:48 AM

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A magnificent creature Carol, expertly photographed by you.

Phil.

PaulLiley

10 Nov 2011 - 8:05 AM

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You have some brilliant macros of insects and here's another. Superb work. paul

tomcat (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 8:07 AM

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Good morning Carol - warm sun indeed Wink

She is a fine beastie, if I ever saw one - looks quite affectionate in a strange sort of way Grin

Adrian

barbarahirst (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 8:10 AM

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The word beautiful doesnt spring to mind with this critter.
2 pin sharp images.

lonely_oryx (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 8:10 AM

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Brilliant especially #2

Ray42 (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 8:15 AM

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Brilliant - excellent details

Rock (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 8:16 AM

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Relaxing in the warm sun,

We are persistently rained on !

Top-work.

Rock

andylea (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 8:19 AM

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two fantastic captures carol stunning detail super colour and tones v2 for me today an awesome capture very very nice one Wink
andy

hasslebladuk (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 8:35 AM

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Two excellent shots v2 for me but both are spot on
mike

pluckyfilly (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 8:41 AM

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my goodness I can see the variant today Wink what happened overnight goodness only knows

superb duo Carol the eyes are a little scary but well taken shot

saeidNL (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 8:45 AM

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Another Excellent and wonderful set of images,Carol,very well done,
saeid

PhilT2

10 Nov 2011 - 9:05 AM

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Stunning detail in both shots.

SlowSong (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 9:30 AM

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Yikes - you made me jump again. But a true beauty, just came up large unexpectedly. Grin
Chris

Rolepics (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 9:46 AM

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EEEk sooo much detail - I click, I run Carole

WhiteRose1 (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 9:51 AM

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Stunning detail. Two amazing shots. Remind me not to come anywhere near your house!!!

Dave

gingerdelight (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 9:51 AM

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Superb detail here Carol, and she is a beauty......if you like that sort of thing!
Carol

RTDS

10 Nov 2011 - 10:23 AM

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Excellent these Carol.
Awsome as allways.
Robert

zanzibarwinds

10 Nov 2011 - 10:53 AM

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Nice one Carol

TonyDy (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 11:06 AM

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Another pair of crackers, Carol - beautifully marked, isn't it?
Tony

FeatherFriend (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 11:09 AM

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2 fine shots Carol, V1 for me,
Geoff.

Artois

10 Nov 2011 - 11:21 AM

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good strong detail in the macro shots, not my fave creatures but I don't mind them from a distance lol

Stella

digital_boi

10 Nov 2011 - 11:38 AM

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two well detailed shots again Carol with V2 edging out in front because of the pose did you really have to mention warm sun grrrrr Tongue Wink

Graham Grin Grin Grin

Joline (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 11:40 AM

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I think "beautiful spider" is an oxymoron

EMJAYCEE (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 12:13 PM

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The beautiful bit is the colour and your expertise Carol.
Joan.

achieverswales (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 12:36 PM

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It is very beautiful in colouration Carol, like both shots!

Regards

Trev.

gabymarian

10 Nov 2011 - 12:38 PM

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excelent work here!

teocali (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 1:11 PM

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Lovely detail, textures and tones especially in V1, Carol - what a magnificent creature.
Sylvia

Stace (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 1:42 PM

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Excellent Carol

Stace

ChiliMan (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 2:04 PM

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Now that's one fancy chap(ess) and V1's an amazing shot of it! Wow...

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TrevBatWCC (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 2:26 PM

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What wonderful markings he has Two cracking captures, Carol...looks like he's ready to pounce on you in V2! Wink
Trev

prabhusinha (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 2:44 PM

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Love the tattoo on it's back.

evelen (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 3:10 PM

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excellent capture and detail .eve.

Silverzone (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 3:32 PM

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Well taken but I hope I never meet him or he'll go the way of your scorpion!

moiral (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 5:18 PM

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Beautiful shots Carol, but can't say the same for the spider UGH. My dog would eat it Grin Grin Grin Grin . Moira

Gray_ina

10 Nov 2011 - 6:16 PM

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Hi Carol, 2 amazing captures yet again, not my favorite creatures, regards gray.

jonwebber

10 Nov 2011 - 6:27 PM

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Well decorated, nicely marked, but it is in the eye, to be sure.
Very well taken.
jon

looloobey (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 7:39 PM

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So glad you think he is beautiful Carol - I'm not so sure!! The image is a cracker though. Lou

Anjantoo

10 Nov 2011 - 7:50 PM

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This is a real beauty Carol.
Jann
xxx

bricurtis (e2 Member)

10 Nov 2011 - 9:31 PM

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Looks like our Garden Spider with the white cross on the front Carol.
Brian.

Peagreen

10 Nov 2011 - 10:14 PM

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Two fantastic captures, Carol.Wonderful colour and brilliant detail in both
Take care, pauline

Snapitt (e2 Member)

11 Nov 2011 - 10:51 PM

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Two great images Carol. I can't understand why people don't like spiders - I love them. They're so harmless.

Jane

LexEquine

11 Nov 2011 - 10:53 PM

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'**v1** takes my top accolades, today,' Carol.

Have a nice fair-weather Weekend.

~ Pietro

accipiter (e2 Member)

12 Nov 2011 - 7:58 AM

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Beautiful spider indeed - super captures. A

norton

13 Nov 2011 - 8:46 AM

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Two nicely detailed images Carol, well captured.................

Tony.

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