First spider of 2005

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• Fisher (8915)
• [2005-05-20 12:39]
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Excelent shot, Gert.
Sure got into his face for this one. Excelent work.
Just wondering if it's me, is it just a wee bit oof? Or are the legs playing an illusion.

Mike

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• toddcortez (58)
• [2005-05-20 12:59]

I love spiders! Very impressive shot.

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• PDP (11769)
• [2005-05-20 13:01]
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Hi Gert, very nice capture and captures the essence of the spider. The familr is most definitely Lycosidae (wolf spiders) and the only spider I know of with dark metatarsi and tibiae but light tarsi are male Trochosa terricola. Males of other species of Trochosa and Alopecosa also have darkened Leg 1 but to my knowledge not this combination. I'll have to do a few more checks to be certain. I don't suppose you have a view including the abdomen?

Great work Gert.

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• ckuh55 (458)
• [2005-05-20 13:24]

Wow,,,I can't imagine what the second of 2005 looks like..

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• carper (8424)
• [2005-05-20 13:52]

it's very close Gert,
And I like it a lot, fantastic details in this superspider, very good pov and a exelent dof, very good job my frien,
gr. Jaap

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• eev (744)
• [2005-05-20 14:05]

Great shot. Very sharp where it needs to be and nice and soft where it counts. I like the texture of the ground very much also. Thanks for sharing.

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• JeanMichel (2864)
• [2005-05-20 16:17]

Impressive. I like that. There's not one eye missing :-) the dark tibias give an even more frightening aspect. You wanted us to have nightmares about spiders... Bingo! Very well realized Gert!

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• correp01 (1318)
• [2005-05-20 18:05]

Hello Gert
Fantastic Macro
So close close close.
Human is a good size, when I see this kind of monsters. Ouf in real they are lot more small.

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• liquidsunshine (11494)
• [2005-05-20 19:26]

Very close Gert,
Excellent sharp and clear detail, good colours and nice low POV.
Have a great weekend Gert, Thanks for posting

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• chiliu (6494)
• [2005-05-20 22:18]

Very good macro,clear,sharp.TFS!

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• scottevers7 (12267)
• [2005-05-20 22:40]

Excellent shot on this spider. Perfect DOF with his eyes having very sharp detail. Excellent Work!

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• Midi (2417)
• [2005-05-21 3:10]

Very nice shot, perfect sharpness, good details.
you forgot to tell us what is the dimention.
Thanks.
Jean-louis.

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• Luc (14729)
• [2005-05-21 3:41]

Hello Gert.
Personal assessment of the photo: excellent.
Very strong visual impact.
Aptness of the photo for the site: excellent.
Personal assessment of the note: complete.
Thank you very much for sharing.

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• sAner (4744)
• [2005-05-21 4:41]

wooooh Gert! This is close!!! Sharp details, great POV and DOF. They eyes are really amazing! This is a superb close-up. Really well done. TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

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• red45 (30243)
• [2005-05-21 4:55]

Wow, Gert! Perfect portrait of spider, very detailed close-up, well visible eyes and 'hairs'. POV is also great. Congratulations!

PT

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• Comandante (1408)
• [2005-05-21 4:55]

Hello Gert!
It's an amazing work.Detrails,lighting,DOF and composition are great.Thanks for sharing.

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• gerhardt (11585)
• [2005-05-21 4:56]

You don't have a fear for these lovely critters, Gert. :) Thi sis about as close as you can get. Very nice and impressive close up. Well done.

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• dew77 (13209)
• [2005-05-21 7:08]

Hello Gert!
Wonderful macro.Details are great.Colors;DOF and composition are excellent.TFS...

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• sandpiper2 (14071)
• [2005-05-21 8:03]

Impressive macro with fantasic detail. Well done.

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• marhowie (302)
• [2005-05-21 8:13]

Hello Gert, You have a great POV and the shot has great impact..You already know I don't even try to shoot my insects hand-held anymore unless there is no other option..Athough not technically perfect, still well worth posting. TFS.

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• christophe (1781)
• [2005-05-21 9:24]

Very great macro Gert, details
In a friendly way Christophe

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• magiqa (695)
• [2005-05-25 7:32]
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• Callie (7531)
• [2005-05-30 7:21]

My Friend
A handsome beast, lovely eyes, I like the fading dof here, makes him look more sinester. Wolf spider works well with me. He looks like he could have a wolf for breakfast! TFS.
Callie