Predator and Prey
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A funnel web spider in his crystalline web cavern right after a rain storm, feeding on some kind of fly. I was extremely lucky to end up with this photo, as the spider fled back inside his hole after a single shutter release!
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Image details
Image size
1600x1067px 330.62 KB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Shutter Speed
1/160 second
Aperture
F/5.6
Focal Length
100 mm
ISO Speed
2000
Date Taken
Aug 4, 2012, 5:37:51 PM
Sensor Size
10mm
Published:
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Overall
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Originality Technique ImpactVery impressive shot, the cold blue reflected on the crystallized drops surrounding the spider makes the dark atmosphere almost surreal and theatrical…
This spider definitely is to be acknowledged just like your watchful and seemingly respectful eye for small creatures to catch such an intimate scene of her world. I also do this kind of photography, it demands a love for nature that borders on spiritual contemplation.
The composition is well balanced and brings the eye toward the disappearing dark depth of her web behind her. So the lighter color of her body on such a background shoots her forward as if she could move toward us, but she is frozen in time forever.
Overall Vision Originality Technique Impactwow, absolutely incredible.
the soft blues on the droplets lend a feeling of cool calm, and the crystalline effects makes it appear like something from another world.
the blend of this gentle silence with the spider's delicate danger gives the piece a unique twist in the depiction of life.
even the poor insect that was caught has a glistening quality, as if in its death it became part of this glassy world.
I wish I could give a more helpful critic, but quite honestly I don't think there is anything that should be changed. it definitely earned that daily deviation.
I think the rating is well-deserved, especially since he got it on his first and only chance.
yeah, it always amazes me how people manage to find this one moment of time and preserve it.
Thank you so much for your kind words! 
you are very welcome!
What amazing framing. Love how the water droplets on the web frame your subject, the spider and his prey. Gorgeous colours and perspective. 
excellent 
i don't like spiders, but i LOVE this one! it' really beautiful
Thank you!
This is a gorgeous shot! Especially since you only had one chance to get it! Lovely!!
Thank you so much! I was extremely lucky to have captured this moment
Hi there! I featured you in my current Awesome art VII journal. Have a lovely day!
This is wonderful, thank you so much!
my pleasure 
I don't like spiders, but this photo is amazing! 
Thank you so much
very beautiful shot
oh my ! I have no words to describe how amazing I think this photo is. this is just gorgeous!!! amazing capture of the spider world
Thank you so much!
What a beautiful and excellent capture!
Thank you very much
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