I Spied a Spider

Challenge #17 in the Life in the Natural World series. Hosted by RuthC.

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This week's challenge: Spiders, in their natural environment. They should be outside, if that is where they live. However, if they live on the ceiling above your bed, then capture this image by all means.... :-) Please don't photograph them under studio lights with no realistic background. Macro shots welcome. SIZE: 1,600px MAXIMUM ON LONGER SIDE.

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Announced:

Saturday, 13th October, 2012 (GMT)

Submissions:

Saturday, 20th October, 2012 – Friday, 26th October, 2012 (GMT)

Voting:

Saturday, 27th October, 2012 – Friday, 2nd November, 2012 (GMT)

Processing rules:

SIZE: Longer side of entry, MAXIMUM 1600px.
Digital photos only, with full EXIF data.
Colour only.
No HDR.
Don't remove the background.
TITLE: Give your entry a title, not just a photo number
No watermarks or forms of identification, or personal website references.

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

No photos from previous DPR challenges can be entered in this challenge.
Comments of encouragement are welcome.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE! If you enter the challenge, take the time to vote on other entries! This will hopefully counteract the sandbaggers' votes which spoil the genuine results for everyone's entries.
Sandbagging, and vote solicitation will cause DQ'ing of entries, so please don't contemplate it!
Entrants or voters caught cheating will be unwelcome in my future challenges.

Maximum number of entries per user:

Maximum number of entries in challenge:

100

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Jumpin' Jack Flash

by The Mick

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Just a cool lil' jumping spider...

Camera:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
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Submitted:	Saturday, 20th October, 2012 04:33 (GMT)
Taken:	Thursday, 18th October, 2012
Focal length:	48.7 mm
Shutter speed:	1/250 sec
Aperture:	F8
ISO:	100
Notes:	Taken on a leaf in my screened in back porch. The coral shade in the background was a container for a small potted plant. Happy accident. ;o)
Views:	594
Galleries:	View this photo in The Mick's gallery

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Total comments: 17

Fantastic background!

1 upvote

Thank you!

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I love the happy accident! Congrats on a win!!!

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Thank you Barb! I like it as well. As soon as I saw that pop of color, I tried to reposition myself just right and improved upon it, but the next two shots weren't nearly as good. Sometimes, you have to embrace the 'happy accidents'. ;o)
Thank you again for the comments.
Mick

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Congratulations! Well deserved win.

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I appreciate that, Stefano! Cheers!
Mick

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Great shot of a cute little guy! And from a fellow FZ user too. Congrats.

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I thank you for the kind words, ysal!
Take care,
Mick

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Congratulations, a great pick among so many outstanding entries. Have you used a macro lens with this camera? Cause it is a great macro.
It seems the spider has a bad hair day!

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Thank you, Wildbegonia, for the fine compliments. Looks like I've failed to mention it above, but yes, I had a Raynox DCR-250 macro lens attached to the front of my camera (as I do on all my closeup shots of small critters). Thanks again. ;o)
Mick

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Congratulations, Mick, nice shot.

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Thank you, James! I respect your work and always appreciate your input. ;o)
Best regards,
Mick

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Great shot Mick - somehow he has quite a cute face! Lovely colours too.

1 upvote

Thank you Jen for the wonderful comments! ;o)
Cheers!
Mick

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Thanks to all who voted! There are some excellent photos in this group, so I am truly honored! Y'all take care and have a great weekend!
Mick

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Congratulations, Mick, on a very well-deserved win in this difficult challenge. Your Jumpin' Jack Flash entry is not only a beautiful photo technically: texture, colour, sharpness, but more importantly, IMO, you have captured that elusive element of delight and fun! I'm so happy for you and your little hairy friend. Ruth :-)

2 upvotes

Thank you so much, Ruth! I appreciate your gracious comments!

0 upvotes

Total comments: 17

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