Attacking Tarantulas- for Joe :-)

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Attacking Tarantulas- for Joe :-)
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3337 W: 139 N: 3772] (9906)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-21
Categories: Spiders
Camera: Olympus C-5060WZ
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Dedications at TrekNature Part Three, Joe's Favourites 2, For Joey, Camouflage, Bayram's dedications, Arthropods from Turkey & Cyprus [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-04-26 1:51
Viewed: 668
Points: 52
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Chaetopelma karlamani (Cyprus Tarantula) [in Turk.Tarantula]

Dear Friends, Yesterday I uploaded the dorsolateral view of this magnificent tarantula and I dedicated it to one of my beloved and heartfelt friends in TN, Joe Kellard (Joey) who is an admirer of spiders and also an expert on photographing them.
In this capture and two additonal images in WS you can see its attacking posture and the details of its belly (1st WS) and mouth parts (2nd WS). Of course I am dedicating them to Joe once more :-). I hope you will like these captures! And I wish to all a nice weekend!
I wish you all the best my friend Joe!

To see the WS versions please click on the following links :-)

1st.WS-from belly side
2nd. WS-mouth parts

Tarantulas can be found in the south- and west parts of the USA, Central America and down throughout South America to the southern parts of Chile, Argentina. They can also be found throughout Africa, large parts of Asia and all over Australia. In Europe, there are some species in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Turkey and in Cyprus. Around 840 described species have been found over the world. They live in warm climates - in dry hot semi-deserts or in humid rainforests. Most are terrestrial and live in burrows, but some are arboreal, e.g. Avicularia.

Tarantulas have eight legs like every kind of arachnid plus a pair of pedipalps. In the scorpion family these are developed to claws but spiders are lacking the claws on the pedipalps. These are used for grabbing the food items, to touch and in mating. The rear end of the spider is called abdomen and the front part cephalothorax, and the top of the cephalothorax is called carapace. The eyes are located on the top of the carapace (Some Spelopelma species are the only theraphosids that lack eyes, they live in caves) and underneath are the mouth and the chelicera with its fangs. The respiratory organs are located in the abdomen, they are called booklungs, and the stomach.

Cyprus Tarantula is a terrestrial and an opportunistic burrower. It use existing coverings or burrows such as cork bark or rocks to hide under. It isn't an extensive web builder. It will web up it's burrow and it's entrance, but not the entire enclosure. It can be aggressive, though it would rather run and hide than attack. This species is very fast and skittish. It has mild poison (no worse than a bee's sting). This species is also known for its ability to jump and escape. It is an endemic species to Northern Cyprus and distributed in the east of the Kyrenia district and especially in Karpas peninsula (Famagusta District). The photographed animal is observed on the walls of the Salamis Ruins (Famagusta) during our herpetological trip to there.

Bayram
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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 441 W: 0 N: 68] (472)
  • [2008-04-26 2:24]

Bayram Hocam her 3 imaj da mükemmel olmuş.
Tamamı önceki yüklemenizi tamamlayacak şekilde.
Elinize sağlık.
Mehmet

Çok güzel aksiyon çekimleri olmuş Bayeam Hocam.
Elinize sağlık.
Bahadır

Hello Bayram,
Excellent sharp photo of this spider. Beautiful natural colours. The two photos in the WS are also very impressive.
Great composition, POV and DOF.
Regards,
Peter

Baryam Hocam selamlar. Nefis bir saldırı pozisyonu.
Tüm detaylar mükemmel.
WS'deki resimler de çok güzeller.
Elinize sağlık. Teşekkürler.
Deniz

Hi Bayram,
Another three beautiful angle of view of this endemic tarantula. Excellent composition and details in all of them. Thanks a lot for sharing my friend.

Hello Bayram!
This is a very unique capture my friend! Spider looks really agressive ;) Very good sharpness, DOF and low POV. I like also a note. And last but not least - nice dedication to Joe :)
Best greetings,
Radomir

Hello Bayram,
Very good "attack" moment. Very interesting content and in depth note.
Well done
TFS
Annick

Hi Bayram,

Perfect for Joe - but he would have managed to shoot inside the mouth! All three shots are fantastic. I must say I think Tarantulas sre beautiful creatures and your photos show them off perfectly.

Jane

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  • bahar Silver Star Critiquer [C: 22 W: 0 N: 5] (38)
  • [2008-04-26 9:56]
  • [+]

Merhabalar hocam
Güzel çekim olmuş. Elinize sağlık.
Bahar

Hi Bayram, I like the excellent wonderful sharp details you captured of this tarantula. Fine pov and dof also. Nice dedication to Joe and fine note. Tfs Richard

Hola Bayram,
Fine capture and a good change of attitude, from herptiles-to birds-to spiders! Joe will love this dedication, no doubt, but where did you loose the left hind leg man?
Cheers,
Mehmet

Hi!
Splendid capture of this frightening Tarantula in attack position. The photos in the ws are also wonderful, we can see all the details. Your double-dedication will make Joe very pleased. TFS.
Regards
Naşit

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1555 W: 233 N: 5091] (17959)
  • [2008-04-26 13:18]
  • [+]

Wooooooow! Thanks very much again!! :-)))
I was hope you'd post the Turantula attacking :-D
What an excellent shot and the others in the WS are great too!
Very fine detail, great sharpness and superb clarity.
A fantastic pose too.
Those fangs in the WS are huge!!!
I am very happy to be dedicated this :-D
Thanks Bayram!!!!

Joe :-)

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1223 W: 0 N: 4449] (13290)
  • [2008-04-26 13:20]

Hi Bayram

To be quite honest - this is not a photograph I COULD take - I would have run away ;) Excellent shot with superb detail and timing.

James

Spettacolari immagini, anche in WS, eccellenti POV e DOF, bellissima composizione, eccellente nitidezza e straordinaria ricchezza di dettagli, bellissimi colori. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Nefis aksiyon kareleri Bayram Hocam. Elinize sağlık.
Nazım

hello Bayram

excellent shot of this Tarantula, very fine POV
at the level of the subject, fine DOF, excellent sharpness
and details of the subject and parts of the foreground, TFS

Asbed

  • Great 
  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1687 W: 20 N: 4738] (15476)
  • [2008-04-26 18:59]

Hi Bayram,
Wonderful profile shot of this creepy Tarantula with immaculate sharpness and clear details. Your close-up and low POV makes it larger than life and the beautiful natural lighting makes it glow. Great pose captured with perfect DOF. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hello Bayram,

Only marking today.
Mariki

Hi Bayram, an other splendid Tarantula in great action with fantastic details, amazing in the two WS, splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Dear Bayram
Fantastic spider. Great shot. Nice POV good OOF background. Also good informative note I like it very much
Krzysztof

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1497 W: 18 N: 2924] (10762)
  • [2008-04-27 5:42]

Hi Bayram

Great POV on this lovely spider. Stunning details as well, I can see all the hairs on the legs. DOF and sharpness are both great

TFS

Karan

Great tarantula capture Bayram.
Nice detail, color, and light. I've looked here on the property where I live, but have yet to find one to photograph..
Hard to believe, I know.
You'd think Texas would be full of them ;}
Howard

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 729 W: 4 N: 1811] (8608)
  • [2008-04-27 7:51]

Hello Bayram,
Very nice shot and superb view. The long legs adds beauty to the shot. Well composed. Ganesh

Nefis bir çekim kardeşim. Eline sağlık.
Leyla

Very nice macro of this huge tarantula Uncle. I like your depth of field here, making both the spider and the background stand out. tfs... cypturk

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