Tarantula by Carol Rollins

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05-SEP-2007	ŠCarol L. Breton

Tarantula

Around Home, Southeastern Arizona

The last few evenings as I come home from work, I drive past many Tarantula out on the road looking for mates.
Tonight I pulled over to the side, got out and walked back to this one. I say, this is the closest
I have ever gotten.

Canon EOS 20D ,Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG
1/250s f/5.6 at 247.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Guest		19-Sep-2007 08:35
the colours are super but I don't like spiders, yesterday I had to run for my life and it was not a tarantula, just a kind spider, my husband told me.

Andrew Vincent		19-Sep-2007 05:34
Shudder..... Used to be arachnophobic, but after having 12 funnel webs found on our block (and having to dispatch of 3), I think I am mostly cured. The tarantula's poison is not considered lethal is it? Think you are brave though, great shot, VOTE!

Chad Ramsey		06-Sep-2007 23:37
Wow that thing is huge!!! Great shot! Hay, who's watching your toes while you're taking this picutre?!?! V

Jeanne Dammarell		06-Sep-2007 05:37
Carol, you are brave beyond measure! They jump!!! Great shots and you earned a big Vote.

Jay Levin		06-Sep-2007 05:22
Great shot, Carol. This looks too close for comfort. I would prefer an 8000mm lens. Vote

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