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Tim Dollear
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Even the flies seemed scarce today. I did manage to shoot 2 different spiders. One is a jumper and the other, um, not sure I am not having a lot of luck ID'ing him.

Both spiders VERY small and, interestingly enough, both spiders shot within 2 feet of each other on my vinyl siding. Hopefully because they are so small, not the greatest pics I have ever posted but the first spider is new to me so maybe interesting enough to post.

thanks for looking, folks.

This little guy was trying to climb the siding but the morning dew made it a treacherous task. the black head is interesting:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/2912302756_b5183bdf1a_b.jpg

taking another shot at the climb (different white balance, not happy with either)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3087/2911452611_d38867bbb0_b.jpg

. . . and the jumper (also very very small)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3033/2910942752_c7afbd814d_b.jpg



Oct 05, 2008 at 07:20 AM
michael kilner
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p.1 #2 · tiny spiders


nicely done Tim


Oct 05, 2008 at 07:27 AM
Tim Dollear
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p.1 #3 · tiny spiders


thanks, Michael.


Oct 05, 2008 at 08:15 AM
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p.1 #4 · tiny spiders


Very nice shots!! The spider in the first two images is a money spider isn't it? The jumper reminds me of Elton John for some reason, maybe the haircut and the large sunnies.


Oct 05, 2008 at 10:01 AM
Tim Dollear
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p.1 #5 · tiny spiders


Thanks.

Based on the one page I looked at it does look like a money spider. If so, I will play the lottery tomorrow.



Oct 05, 2008 at 06:57 PM
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p.1 #6 · tiny spiders


how big was the first spider?


Oct 05, 2008 at 07:11 PM
Tim Dollear
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p.1 #7 · tiny spiders


I am not good at precise measurements. small. like, maybe if it spread it's legs out and lay flat it would be about the circumferences of a thumbtack. maybe a bit smaller.


Oct 05, 2008 at 07:44 PM
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p.1 #8 · tiny spiders


Nicely done Tim! I really like the angle on the first shot. It shows so much detail and the lighting is very good, esp. with the light background.

Doug



Oct 05, 2008 at 10:05 PM
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p.1 #9 · tiny spiders


LOvely shots - esp like #1
Brian V.



Oct 05, 2008 at 11:56 PM
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p.1 #10 · tiny spiders


Excellent shots, especially like the second one.

Adrian



Oct 06, 2008 at 06:41 PM
Tim Dollear
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p.1 #11 · tiny spiders


Thanks a lot, Doug Brian and Adrian.


Oct 06, 2008 at 06:58 PM
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p.1 #12 · tiny spiders


very nice Tim I'm a jumper fan myself they just look so cool

Doug



Oct 06, 2008 at 06:59 PM
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p.1 #13 · tiny spiders


Nice shots Tim, like those first 2 especially.


Oct 07, 2008 at 08:43 AM
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p.1 #14 · tiny spiders


agree with doug about the great detail in #1 - also liek the comp created by teh leading adn trailing legs in #2


Oct 07, 2008 at 03:27 PM
Tim Dollear
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p.1 #15 · tiny spiders


Thanks all. Glad that you like these. I agree, fwiw, the jumper isn't great. they're just so darn cute.


Oct 07, 2008 at 03:53 PM
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p.1 #16 · tiny spiders


Money spiders are a subgroup of the Linyphiidae with few abdominal markings. The males are recognisable by specific shapes of the head around the eyes and the arrangment of the eyes. Yours is a female and the chances of recognition from a photograph is poor, unless a specialist takes a look.


Oct 11, 2008 at 09:12 AM
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p.1 #17 · tiny spiders


Well done Tim

I think the second frame might look better if you turned it to the left.



Oct 12, 2008 at 12:18 PM
Tim Dollear
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p.1 #18 · tiny spiders


Hmmm. will try that. thanks, John.


Oct 12, 2008 at 12:23 PM
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p.1 #19 · tiny spiders


Wow! these are very nice shots ...again Tim.The first is really great(excellent detail)and I like also the jumper.
Remus



Oct 12, 2008 at 01:26 PM





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