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30-AUG-2016 Christine Hanrahan

Shamrock orb weaver, female (Araneus trifolium)

Larose Forest

The female was hiding under some leaves, waiting for an unsuspecting victim to land in her web. When I barely touched the web she came out of her shelter at lightning speed, quite astonishing, and then sat in the middle of her web waiting...

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Pierre05-Sep-2016 19:17
Un beau gros plan de cette superbe araignée sous cette belle lumière! V
Nirvan Hope04-Sep-2016 03:48
Amazing close-up and spectacular markings on this orb weaver.
Hank Vander Velde03-Sep-2016 23:03
Super close-up of this beautiful spider Christine.
Don03-Sep-2016 21:42
That's one very swollen abdomen (and I see a face in the spots). Ready to lay eggs?
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)03-Sep-2016 21:37
nice catch....V
Paolo
Buz Kiefer03-Sep-2016 21:17
That's a real beauty. Wonderful markings. Very nice, Christine. Vote.
Allan Jay03-Sep-2016 20:19
Excellent 3D capture, Christine!
Walter Otto Koenig03-Sep-2016 18:51
Fascinating image. Very nice detail. "V"
bill friedlander03-Sep-2016 18:03
Looks like she is holding it together. Interesting shot and how you got it. V
Stephanie03-Sep-2016 16:51
Yikes! She's a real beauty! V
laine03-Sep-2016 16:48
Fantastic...how pretty it is. V
Carl Carbone03-Sep-2016 16:30
Awesome shot!
Helen Betts03-Sep-2016 16:08
Excellent closeup and fascinating narrative. Amazing how nature works! V.
joseantonio03-Sep-2016 16:05
fabulous closeup details.V.
globalgadabout03-Sep-2016 15:51
ready to pounce it seems...it looks like a tasty chocolate confection...well, sort of..
Chris Morton03-Sep-2016 15:47
excellent detail of an interesting wee beastie
Jim Coffman03-Sep-2016 15:42
YIKES!! Fantastic closeup!!
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