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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)

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SIZE: Longer side of entry, MAXIMUM 1600px.
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Jumping Spider

by Batz

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Camera:	Olympus E-5
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Submitted:	Saturday, 20th October, 2012 04:03 (GMT)
Taken:	Friday, 28th September, 2012
Focal length:	70 mm
Shutter speed:	1/200 sec
Aperture:	F10
ISO:	400
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Galleries:	View this photo in Batz's gallery

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