Australia
In the Tarantula Nebula,there is a planet just outside the orbit of the gas giant “Talon”.The planet is known by surfers across the Galaxy as “Surfer-girl’s Dream” discovered by a young lady who surfed it alone for many years before opening it up to other surfers.When Talon rises the tides are huge, waves have being measured exceeding 120 meters,a long pipe run can last for up to 5 hours,so pack a lunch. Here we see the lady herself surfing what she named the “Vortex”.
It’s a rather abstract composition made of Mexican Red Knee Tarantula and a macaque’s skull. Now, the tarantula needs no introduction, it’s an arachnophiles’ classic. The skull on the other hand is pretty interesting – it comes from Borneo, the Kalimantan province, and it is difficult to tell how old it is. The carvings are not really typical for the Dayak people, and they bear a mark of unique craftsmanship. I guess it would make a rather spectacular large print – up to 55×82 cm at 150 DPI. The image is a composite of two (I have only one spider…), taken with Canon EOS 5D, Canon 100mm/2.8 Macro USM.
More from the “arachnids-and-dead-things” series – featuring Green-Blue Bottle Tarantula this time. It’s a full of light, colorful, optimistic piece that will brighten your room. Taken with EOS 5D; Canon’s 100mm/2.8 Macro USM.
Brazilian tarantula
It’s a rather abstract composition made of Mexican Red Knee Tarantula and a macaque’s skull. Now, the tarantula needs no introduction, it’s an arachnophiles’ classic. The skull on the other hand is pretty interesting – it comes from Borneo, the Kalimantan province, and it is difficult to tell how old it is. The carvings are not really typical for the Dayak people, and they bear a mark of unique craftsmanship. I guess it would make a rather spectacular large print – up to 55×82 cm at 150 DPI. The image is a composite of two (I have only one spider…), taken with Canon EOS 5D, Canon 100mm/2.8 Macro USM.
Photo taken in Burgers Zoo, The Netherlands, February 2008. / Canon PowerShot S5 IS, 1/13 s, f/2.7, ISO 200, Macro mode.
Ever wonder what public transport in space will be like? Train pict credit: Me Tarantua Nebula from the Astronomy Picture of the Day website Tarantula Image Credit: WFI, MPG/ESO 2.2-m Telescope, La Silla, ESO The largest, most violent star forming region known in the whole Local Group of galaxies lies in our neighboring galaxy the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC). Were the Tarantula Nebula at the distance of the Orion Nebula - a local star forming region - it would take up fully half the sky. Also called 30 Doradus, the red and pink gas indicates a massive emission nebula, although supernova remnants and dark nebula also exist there. The bright knot of stars left of center is called R136 and contains many of the most massive, hottest, and brightest stars known. The above image taken with the European Southern Observatory’s (ESO’s) Wide Field Imager is one of the most detailed ever of this vast star forming region.
A tarantula shot in the wild
My rosehair resting on bamboo.
Ready to spring the trap…
In the Tarantula Nebula,there is a planet just outside the orbit of the gas giant “Talon”.The planet is known by surfers across the Galaxy as “Evers Pipe”. Discovered by surfer/photographer Scott Evers,he surfed it himself for many years before opening it up to the surfing community.When Talon rises the tides are huge, waves have being measured up tp and exceeding 220’,a long pipe run can last for up to 5 hours and 25 miles,.........so pack a lunch. / And when surfers need a break they get out those touring kayaks,it can be very deadly but…................oh the rush!!
Photo of a female tarantula spider native to the southwest. they are harmless unless provoked. As a kid my grandfather used to walk one up and down his arm. / This art work is registered copyright©2008 and any copyright infringement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law in the USA and International.
Face to face with a spider / despite the size, most of tarantulas arent dangerous for humans
Red Banded Tarantula
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Aww how can anyone not love these guys?
Terence just loves cuddle time,he is so affectionate well as a Tarantula can get lol
Spider’s web
Goliath bird eating spider Despite its name, the goliath birdeater does not normally eat birds. Rather, it eats mostly invertebrates such as crickets, mealworms and moths, as well as small vertebrates such as frogs, mice and lizards. The Goliath birdeater is one of the few tarantulas which can capture and eat a full-grown mouse. While feeding, the spider will turn and leave a web barrier to prevent interruption from other animals. The goliath birdeater is fairly harmless to humans, as are most species of tarantulas. Like all tarantulas, it has fangs large enough to break the skin of a human. They do carry venom in their fangs and have been known to bite humans when threatened, but the venom is relatively harmless and its effects are comparable to those of a wasp’s sting. Tarantulas generally bite humans only in self-defense. The goliath birdeater has poor eyesight and mainly relies on vibrations in the ground that they can sense from their burrows.
Goliath bird eating spider leg hair…... Despite its name, the goliath birdeater does not normally eat birds. Rather, it eats mostly invertebrates such as crickets, mealworms and moths, as well as small vertebrates such as frogs, mice and lizards. The Goliath birdeater is one of the few tarantulas which can capture and eat a full-grown mouse. While feeding, the spider will turn and leave a web barrier to prevent interruption from other animals. The goliath birdeater is fairly harmless to humans, as are most species of tarantulas. Like all tarantulas, it has fangs large enough to break the skin of a human. They do carry venom in their fangs and have been known to bite humans when threatened, but the venom is relatively harmless and its effects are comparable to those of a wasp’s sting. Tarantulas generally bite humans only in self-defense. The goliath birdeater has poor eyesight and mainly relies on vibrations in the ground that they can sense from their burrows.
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