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Thanks to Andrew for identifying this as a Garden Orb Weaver. Appreciate it mate. These guys are apparently nocturnal feeders, and rest nearby their webs during the day. Bites can cause mild pain.
Shot on the 27th of October 2009 in Brisbane, Australia, with a Canon 450d and a 70-300 is usm telephoto with 68mm of stacked extension tubes.
Shutter: 1/50th (fired built-in flash +2)
Aperture: f/11
ISO: 200
Featured in Top Shelf Wildlife & Nature Art – November 2009
Featured in Macro Untouched – November 2009
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Jason Asher is an landscape photographer based in Brisbane, Australia. Jason specialises in producing high-quality images of our natural world, with a strong focus on capturing the beauty and mystery of where Land meets Sea. Jason’s love of nature does not end with the ocean as he aspires to photograph all things natural in his own unique way.
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Beautiful capture, love the lighting, not sure what it’s name is but I think I’ve seen them, aren’t they the ones that when they have babies they are all piled on her back…
I’m not sure Josie, don’t think I’d seen one until this shot, all I know is that it made quite a haphazard web, and haven’t seen it since. Thanks :)
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excellent,
Thanks Scott! Appreciate your comments.
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Awesome capture mate, looks like a garden orb weaver. Was it suspended in web?
Yep it was, and upon searching that name I’m convinced you’re correct, thanks for helping me identify it! Appreciate it mate.
– Jason Asher
I love this shot! He seriously looks like he’s dancing. Love the simple dark background against his spikeyness :D
Thanks, wish I had a shot of him on a leaf though, this seems pretty lifeless.
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He looks to me like he’s dancing too – very striking!
Thanks again Georgie, truly appreciate your support :)
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Thanks Heather :)
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Fabulous shot Jase.
Ta Jase.
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Whoa great specimen and great capture – love the detail on this one!
Thanks mate ;)
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