Jumping Spider

Marleia Main

Jumping Spider

Jumping spiders are known for their curiosity. If approached by a human hand, instead of scuttling away to safety as most spiders do, the jumping spider will usually leap and turn to face the hand. Further approach may result in the spider jumping backwards while still eyeing the intruder. The tiny creature will even raise its forelimbs and “hold its ground”. Because of this contrast to other arachnids, the jumping spider is regarded as inquisitive as it is seemingly interested in whatever approaches it. (Wiki)
I love photographing these little guys at night!! They are adorable :>)

East Greenbush, NY USA
August 2009
Nikon D300 105micro w/ ext tube.

Jumping Spider belongs to the following groups:

! 100% !, ** Super Macro Photography (Two Per Day ), Animal Portraits, Arachnids, Backyard Macro and Closeups (3 a day), Bug Hunt! (with Location please), Extreme Close-Ups, Insects, Bugs and Creepy Crawlies (2 A Day), Just Pure Nature. and Pay It Forward
Jumping Spider   by Marleia Main
Jumping Spider   by Marleia Main
  • Jay Lethbridge

    Jay Lethbridge

    WOW, awesome macro and super creepy. Love it. Great capture !!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much Jay :))

  • Lisa G. Putman

    Lisa G. Putman

    Awesome work, Marlela! I love these spiders, too! They are so cute, and photogenic! Awesome detail an color!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so very much Lisa :))

  • barnsis

    barnsis

    OMG, this is in the top ten of all macro images I have ever seen on RB. OUTSTANDING.

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hello Byron :) Thank you so much for the wonderful comment :>)

  • Jay Ryser

    Jay Ryser

    Yeesh – I’d rather it just scuttle away – the less interest a spider has in me, the better.

    Still, a fascinating image, always done well.

  • Martin Smart

    Martin Smart

    Fantastic shot

  • RickF

    RickF

    Awesome macro!

  • jesika

    jesika

    A little gem, and not just his emerald eyes.
    j

  • flyfish70

    flyfish70

    Super awesome macro Marleia!!!!!! Love little jumping spiders, nice shot!!!!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hey :)) I have missed you!! I am glad you are back safe and sound :))))) Thank you so much!

  • Macky

    Macky

    Your quality is amazing Marleia, well done!!

  • Enivea

    Enivea

    Why do I think ‘punk rocker’ when I view this little chap??! Stunning image!

  • David Clarke

    David Clarke

    Stunning shot, Marleia!! Top quality as always!!

  • Yool

    Yool

    Great macro Marleia !!!

  • Trish Meyer

    Trish Meyer

    Stunning capture !
    I love to see and to shoot these guys, but have never tried it at night.

  • Glenda  Remaklus

    Glenda Remaklus

    Love your Night Stalker …... Great macro. they are scary little guys!

  • Judy Grant

    Judy Grant

    FAbulous!!!

  • Clive
  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much Clive and Extreme close-ups :))

  • DebraLee Wiseberg

    DebraLee Wiseberg

    Congrat’s….now that is real close!

    Debra

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much!! :)

  • TwinRaven1

    TwinRaven1

    Amazing…I love this! And congratulations on your feature!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much!! :)

  • Clive

    Clive

    Most welcome Marleia, great work my friend

  • Aquarelle

    Aquarelle

    Wow I am speechless,great shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A well deserved feature too!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so very much!! :)

  • sunsetgirl

    sunsetgirl

    cool capture! they are very cute! :-)

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much :))))

  • Pete Costick

    Pete Costick

    Wow Marleia, superb image of this little beauty. Good to so you’re still into your spiders :)
    Congrats…..featured work


    Thanks for being part of Arachnids Group

  • Marleia Main replied

    Definitely still interested!! I love them :)) Thank you so much for commenting and the feature :)

  • gabbielizzie

    gabbielizzie

    OMG that’s too close for me,great shot!congradulations on your feature

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so very much :>)

  • Babcia

    Babcia

    Fantastic macro!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you very much :))

  • George Woodcock

    George Woodcock

    brilliant shot!well done. do you mind me asking what lens did you use for this?

  • Marleia Main replied

    Not at all. This was my Nikkor 105mm micro lens. Thank you so much!!

  • Glenda  Remaklus

    Glenda Remaklus

    Magnificent shot Marleia. Great macro! :-)

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much :))

  • flyfish70
  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so very much :))

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    Fantastic work- Congratulations!!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much :-)

  • Liane Pinel

    Liane Pinel

    awesome capture!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you Liane :))))

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