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Giant Wood Spider from Sikkim


Giant Wood Spider from Sikkim
Photo Information
Copyright: Subhash Ranjan (sranjan) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 445 W: 57 N: 1380] (4012)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-10-22
Categories: Spiders
Camera: Nikon D-200, Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D AF ED, Hoya Cir. Polarizer 86mm
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-07-23 6:43
Viewed: 654
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Shot this "Giant Wood Spider (Nephila maculata)" roadside close to Teesta River, Gangtok.

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The Giant wood spider known as The Nephila Maculata is found in many contries including Japan, India & Australia. This spider is a big spider found in the forests. The legs of this spider are very long. The front legs are about twice as long as the spider. The abdomen area is black with yellow bands which look quite attractive.

This spider creates one of the strongest web and is spread in square meter area.

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Suborder: Araneomorphae
Family: Nephilidae
Genus: Nephila
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I see your flash went off...that should have dramatically increased your DOF. Is this a new camera or one that you have been using?
Well seen and Identified...just a tad blurry and not sure why with flash going off....mechanical problem?
Bob

Hallo Subhash
This indeed a huge spider with remarkable paws. The black and yellow body and segmented paws, is really striking. It looks as if its body was plaited and curled into the beautiful shape it is now. I like the full framed composition; it makes the striking details well noticeable. Thanks for sharing. Best regards from a very cold South Africa.
Anna

A very beautiful, simple and no-nonsense shot from you, Ranjan!
Lovely work!
Goldy

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-07-23 9:30]

Hi Subhash,

I've never had much luck with spiders! You've captured this one in a wonderful position showing his body and legs perfectly. I love the colors and patterns. He really is very attractive.

Jane

Hi Mr. Subhash,
A nice capture of underside of the Giant Wood spider. Very well composed with good details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

hello Subhash

excellent macro photo of the Giant Wood Spider
with fine POV completaly form above, fine focus
with excellent sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

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