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*Crab Spider*


*Crab Spider*
Photo Information
Copyright: Narayanan Ganesan (gannu) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-11-16
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/320 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-11-21 1:07
Viewed: 407
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Friends,

Crab spiders make up the Thomisidae family of the Araneae order. They are called crab spiders because they resemble crabs, with two front pairs of legs angled outward and bodies that are flattened and often angular. Also, like crabs, Thomisidae can move sideways or backward.

Crab spiders do not build webs to trap prey, but are hunters and ambushers. Some species sit on or among flowers, bark, fruit or leaves where they grab visiting insects. Individuals of some species, such as Misumena vatia, are able to change color between white and yellow to match the flower on which they're sitting. Other species, with their flattened bodies, hunt in the crevices of tree trunks or under loose bark. Members of the genus Xysticus hunt in the leaf litter on the ground. In each case, crab spiders use their powerful front legs to grab and hold onto prey while paralyzing it with a venomous bite.

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Superfamily: Thomisoidea
Family: Thomisidae
Sundevall, 1833

Exposure Time: 1/320
F-Stop: f/4.5
ISO Speed Ratings: 200
Focal Length: 180/1 mm
Date Taken: 2008-11-16 12:18
Metering Mode: Average
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
File Size: 278 kb

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1388 W: 56 N: 4794] (16480)
  • [2008-11-21 4:19]

Hello Ganesh,
Very good macro shot, excellent composition and framing. Beautiful colours and tones, great detail. Excellent work!
Regards Siggi

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4227] (13822)
  • [2008-11-21 6:18]

Hi Ganesh,
Very nice close-up with good setting, contrast and POV. I like the lighting and colors. TFS.
Greetings,
Selen

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  • erve Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 90 W: 5 N: 119] (580)
  • [2008-11-21 7:11]
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Hi Ganesh. Very interesting and unique shot. The colours are very nice, the contrast of the spider against the pink flowers is very pleasing, but does make me wonder how he catches anything to eat when he stands out so well!

TFS

ewan

Hi Ganesh, lovely composition with beautiiful crab spider and fantastic flower, splendid colors, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-11-21 13:37]

Hi Ganesh,

A beautiful picture of this pretty flower with the wonderful crab spider a terrific bonus. The colors are magnificent and the details are razor sharp. A superb composition.

Jane

Hi Ganesh,
A good sharp image of this little spider.
I think it could be enhanced by cropping off the large OOF leaf in the foreground,and using the 'burn' tool in photoshop to tone down the brightness on the body of the spider.
Otherwise its a good clear shot.
Cheers
Steve

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-11-21 15:17]

What a cute little spider :-)
I love the wide view.
Nice colours and great soft light.
Very good sharpness.

Excellent work, Ganesh!

Cheers,
Joe

Hi Ganesh, wonderful macro capture of this ambusher ready to cath its prey in a fine posture. Details ane sharpnes are great.
TFS and cheers,
Bayram

Hi Narayanan
very beautiful macro for spider and beautful flowers. Focus, POV, composition and colors great. Thanks for sharing, best wishes
Ahmet

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  • smurali Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 207 W: 14 N: 609] (3582)
  • [2008-11-23 9:09]
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What a colorful flower and on it the deadly crab flower waiting for an insect to come and land. Lovely picture.

- Murali

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3599 W: 143 N: 5697] (18625)
  • [2008-12-07 9:16]

Hi Ganesh.
I like crab spider and like to picture it. It is so photogenic insect. You have pictured it on a very nice flower. Colours, details and sharpness are superb. You managed to produce a true art shot. Bravo. My compliments and TFS.
Alexei.

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