Wild invertebrate/s

Challenge #1 in the Wild animals series. Hosted by Kris Bell.

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Show off your best picture of an invertebrate in its natural environment. Try to be as original as possible - perhaps an unusual crop, or an unusual behaviour. If possible, please also include a species name and approximate location.

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Rose Hair Tarantula

by RicciPhoto

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Carefully handled by a trained zoologist.

Camera:	Pentax K-7
Lens:	Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
Submitted:	Saturday, 4th February, 2012 03:38 (GMT)
Taken:	Monday, 23rd January, 2012
Focal length:	250 mm
Shutter speed:	1/200 sec
Aperture:	F6.3
ISO:	1600
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Although an OK shot, not really 'natural environment' per challenge rules.

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You didn't want to take a macro?? LOL Scary!

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