spiny-backed orbweaver

spiny-backed orbweaver by J.K. York

spiny-backed orbweaver

gasteracantha cancriformis female 8mm. white sheet of paper used as reflective fill.

  • photolia

    photolia, 8 months ago

    wow.. is this real? amazing creature. great macro, J.K.

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz, 8 months ago

    Amazing! I didn’t think this was real until I opened it!

  • Lys •

    Lys •, 8 months ago

    oh my gosh…weird. would not like to touch that…great shot though!

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle, 8 months ago

    What a beautiful creature..

  • Frank Lindsey

    Frank Lindsey, 8 months ago

    A planet abundant of life in and under us all. Nice macro J.K.

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond, 8 months ago

    eeewwww – nice work. I could aLMOST like spiders if they all looked this pretty

  • micmac

    micmac, 8 months ago

    No wonder she has a great name like this ,this is complitely farout,amazing macro James,magnificent shot.

  • davidmilne

    davidmilne, 8 months ago

    Oustanding pic,amazing macro J.K!!

  • Ellen

    Ellen, 8 months ago

    Beautiful macro-photo!

  • bribiedamo

    bribiedamo, 8 months ago

    amazing spider…......great shot….....ciao

  • Karl187

    Karl187, 8 months ago

    That is the weirdest looking arachnid I have ever seen.

  • Adriana Glackin

    Adriana Glackin, 8 months ago

    Is this real? It looks like a 1950’s promo piece for the latest sci-fi movie – goreous and bright! = )

  • Pete Chennell

    Pete Chennell, 8 months ago

    amazing work James!

  • lonebearimages

    lonebearimages, 8 months ago

    You’re kiddin’ me? This animal is incredible, James. Really superb macro shot; and just about the coolest spider I’ver ever seen. Is this guy in Florida, or did you brows him up abroad somewhere? Excellent work. Have agreat weekend! Did’ya hang the Christmas lights yet? Cheers! Chris

  • emapearl

    emapearl, 8 months ago

    wow! thats pretty intense! hah :) nice work

  • MaryO

    MaryO, 8 months ago

    Fantastic, the colours are superb.
    The hairs on its body are so fragile.
    A breathtaking beauty.

  • RoughDiamond

    RoughDiamond, 8 months ago

    cool I have one to put in like that … although different type of spider … amazing creatures aren’t they? great pic :) x

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet..., 8 months ago

    ah..great shot

  • jerry  alcantara

    jerry alcantara, 8 months ago

    un capo lavoro,ottimo primo piano.

  • jlynn

    jlynn, 8 months ago

    Fantastic,, intense colors and details, amazing!!!

  • Anita Donohoe

    Anita Donohoe, 8 months ago

    What an amazing spider!
    It looks very poisonous…

  • Steven  Sandner

    Steven Sandner, 8 months ago

    Great shot!

    >> These are scary, we call them “bird-drop” spiders down here… as they are mostly camouflaged as bird… drop ;)

  • michael51

    michael51, 8 months ago

    There is so much beauty in our world unseen mate beautiful mate

  • cdwork

    cdwork, 8 months ago

    Amazing shot! love the red spikes

  • clarkey

    clarkey, 8 months ago

    I don’t like spiders, but, this is a beautiful picture. Very well done.

  • Colin Walker

    Colin Walker, 8 months ago

    The lighting works a treat! The halo from the hairs is fantastic!

  • Antanas

    Antanas, 8 months ago

    Great exposure!

  • Peta Hill

    Peta Hill, 8 months ago

    amazing pic

  • brianjarvis

    brianjarvis, 8 months ago

    NEAT

  • shall

    shall, 8 months ago

    the absolute beauty of nature.. breathtaking!

  • Will Pursell

    Will Pursell, 8 months ago

    loooks like something out of the videogame zelda on the wii

  • Teresa Zieba

    Teresa Zieba, 8 months ago

    OMG, fantastic macro.

  • Deri Dority

    Deri Dority, 8 months ago

    A perfect capture!!! Wonderful image. And such a great idea to use something as a fill.

  • ECGardner

    ECGardner, 8 months ago

    Amazing details in this with a perfect DOF. That sheet of white paper trick really does the job perfectly. Thanks for that tip. :)

  • Dan Cahill

    Dan Cahill, 8 months ago

    Incredible colors

  • ltruskett

    ltruskett, 8 months ago

    two works of art – one, the spider, two your photo of it.

  • Gabriele Swanson IPA

    Gabriele Swans..., 8 months ago

    beautiful macro

  • Scott Ruhs

    Scott Ruhs, 8 months ago

    Congrats on being featured! Great Job!

  • Kathie Nichols

    Kathie Nichols, 8 months ago

    Wow, he’s awesome! Incredible looking spider!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Matt White

    Matt White, 7 months ago

    Fantastic

  • agypsyk

    agypsyk, 7 months ago

    Who knew a spider could be that beautiful, this is the type of macro that inspires me to keep looking in the bushes, wonderful shot

  • anaphotography

    anaphotography, 7 months ago

    Amazin macro…love it!

  • Wendy  Slee

    Wendy Slee, 7 months ago

    amazing macro shot….these are like our “christmas spiders” out here in western australia…..so called because they are around at that time of year and resemlbe little decorations hanging on the plants….. (cozmist has a great image of one on her portfolio)

  • Heather Morris

    Heather Morris, 7 months ago

    Beautiful macro. Never seen such a beautfully odd spider.

  • BeckyJean

    BeckyJean, 7 months ago

    wow, Very nice capture :)

  • joolz

    joolz, 7 months ago

    I am not a lover of spiders but this is quite beautiful

  • DonaldBain

    DonaldBain, 7 months ago

    Wow it’s some bestie, a top photo.

  • Lloyd Harvey

    Lloyd Harvey, 6 months ago

    Oh my god, that is one amazing capture of such a rare looking spider. Love the capture of colour and detail.

  • Maureen Bloesch

    Maureen Bloesch, 4 months ago

    never saw this one in by book…neat!

  • rebecca smith

    rebecca smith, 4 months ago

    VERY…UNUSUAL, WEIRD, BUT STILL A GREAT SHOT

  • caymanlogic

    caymanlogic, 2 months ago

    8mm? That’s 8mm too big for me…
    Great photo. Nice work,
    Mike (not a spider person).

  • Jocelyn Hyers

    Jocelyn Hyers, 29 days ago

    Fantastic capture of a beautiful spider!

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