Tuesday

Spider - with Lunch!

Always show the you in you that makes you the you that you are. ~Chidinma Obietikponah

I know this shot may creep some of you out. A few years ago it would have creeped me out. Now I find it fascinating how the little creatures of the world go about their daily business - just being themselves.

Taken at the Izaak Walton Park - Christiansburg, VA - 05-21-11
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22 comments:

  1. Sharon MMay 24, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    mmm juicy! Great photo!

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  2. HeatherMay 24, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Great find!!

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  3. TexWisGirlMay 24, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    great capture!

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  4. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I don't like being too close to spiders.... but I do love photographing them. Such unique looking critters.

    Di

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  5. ReenaMay 24, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I know!!! My lens opens up a whole other world that I use to overlook in my busy moments.

    Great photo!

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  6. DebbieMay 24, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    the circle of life, captured beautifully.

    i agree with missing moments, my camera has shed a whole new light on the world and challenged me to see things that never interested me before.

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  7. AliMay 24, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Great shot! And perfect timing because yesterday I saw a jumping spider carrying a fly on one of my peony buds. Very neat!

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  8. forgetmenotMay 24, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    He's a "big eater"!! Mickie :)

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  9. the wild magnoliaMay 24, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Great photo capture. The spider captured the fly. Scary shot.

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  10. Ruth HiebertMay 24, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    That is an amazing capture.The quote is a good one.I guess I am the only one who can be me.

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  11. Laura~peach~May 24, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    awesome pic!

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  12. young-eclectic-encountersMay 24, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    I agree with missingmoments and Debbie.
    I saw my camera the other day and thought what a blessing it is and how it has helped me see the world in a new way and it helps me to seek out and enjoy the beauty that surrounds me.
    Nice post and fantastic photo.
    Johnina

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  13. Julie G.May 24, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Now that's a catch for that tiny spider. Fantastic capture! There are so many interesting things to see in the tiny world of insects.

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  14. Gone CountryMay 24, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Great photo! I can not show this to my husband though... he HATES spiders!

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  15. Robin EastonMay 24, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Oh!! How talented you are. Just cannot get over these photos. I gasp at each one. The beauty is beyond words. I want to see more and more and more. Excellent job. Just brilliant.

    Am curious what camera/lenses you use. Thank you for sharing your work. Made my day. Robin

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  16. UnknownMay 24, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Cool close up! I just had a DOH! moment when I saw Christiansburg in the tags for this post. We live in Wytheville. It's a small world.

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  17. OlaMay 26, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    he must have ben very hungry!:) good that I have already finished my breakfast!:)

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  18. Bill S.May 26, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Bringing in the bacon. What a lovely shot.

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  19. Appalachian LadyMay 26, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    That looks like quite a meal for the spider. I find spiders fascinating.

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  20. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    Holy cow did you get great details of that spider!

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  21. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Great photo.....that is nature...I like it...

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  22. MaryMay 30, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Yes, we camera junkies become hardened in our attitude as we watch nature be itself....fascinating even when a bit creepy:-)

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