Golden Orb Weaver
© Copyright 2008 Andrew Trevor-Jones
Golden orb weaver, Nephila sp., Mount Sion Park, Glenbrook, New South Wales, Australia.
Nikon D300, Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D, SB-800 flash, DIY softbox, monopod
ISO 200, 1/80s, f/16
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nyxs
neat shot andrew .. how big was the orb spider ?
Andrew Trevor-... replied
Thanks, nyxs. Abdomen would have been around 3 cm long.
Trevor Needham
I just love these. Great shot, Andrew, as always.
Andrew Trevor-... replied
Thanks, Trevor. I haven’t seen any around this year.
Andrew Trevor-...
Featured in Arachnids 2 April 2009
WendyJC
brilliant macro!
Andrew Trevor-... replied
Thanks very much, Wendy.
Andrew Trevor-...
Featured in Insects, Bugs and Creepy Crawlies 6 April 2009