Black and Yellow Garden Spider by Ann Pettigrew

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October 2014

Black and Yellow Garden Spider

Argiope aurantia

Decided it would be fun to do black and white on this beautiful large spider.

This species is known for the zig-zag bands at the center of the web called the stabilimentum.
It is thought that the stabilimentum adds stability to the web, camouflage for the spider,
and possibly acts as a warning to birds to avoid flying into the web.

Outer Banks
Duck, NC

Nikon D610

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Mike Reshitnyk		13-Dec-2014 12:33
Looking good, Ann. Mike

Alan Gutsell		03-Dec-2014 03:03
Great shot

hge54		15-Oct-2014 17:45
Nice touch, Ann. Never heard of a stabilentum before. V

fotabug		15-Oct-2014 17:42
Excellent photo! V

Penny B		15-Oct-2014 16:10
Your choice of B&W is certainly very effective. Take sharp with lovely detail.

Stephanie		15-Oct-2014 12:57
This reminds me that Halloween's a comin'! Gorgeous capture Ann! V

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		15-Oct-2014 05:51
Fantastic sharp B&W images Ann, spiders are beautiful.

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