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Reluctant Visitor


Reluctant Visitor
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Copyright: Ram Thakur (ramthakur) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3296 W: 167 N: 9917] (32172)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-05
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D200, Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/16, 1/250 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-06-15 13:03
Viewed: 1111
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
BLACK SPIDER

Here is a fresh picture from my "Home Zoo".
But first the story. Without a story, my photographic ventures here in Riyadh are like a dish without salt in it.
On 5th June when my internet connection had deserted me, I was at my study table, playing Spider Solitaire on my laptop. When you are idle and have no TN to get glued to, Spider Solitaire comes in handy :-).

Please note that it is terribly hot here these days and whatever creatures we have like to come out of their hiding places and move about in search of fresh air. As of now, I have a whole lot of very small ants all over the house, forcing their way into every item of food they can lay their "hands" on.

To come back to the story, while I was busy playing the game, I somehow noticed a tiny black dot creeping across the wooden shelf attached to my study table. On second look, I realized that it was a spider.
What a coincidence! Here I am playing Spider Solitaire and what comes out into my line of vision is a real spider!
That famous Greek scientist must not have said "Eureka!" more enthusiastically than I did as I made a dash for my camera. Now that I have a macro lens, I am more than thrilled to have an opportunity to try it on anything small that moves.

Anyway, the little spider got scared of the illuminating light emitting from my camera and tried to get away as quickly as possible. But for a creature his size, even a 14 inches long wooden wall is like walking acoss Prairies in America! So I made quite a few macro shots while it scampered back into the safety of his private domain behind the shelf.

Here is one of those pictures. I know it is not an ideal set up to take "nature" pictures, but then, that is a rule rather than an exception in my case :-).

I guess it is a Jumping Spider again, just about 5mm in size. Anyway, specialists are always in great demand for most of my pictures, so any help in the ID of this little creature would be gratefully acknowledged.

I know the quality of this picture is not up to the mark, so please bear with me.

TFL and regards to all.
jaycee, dew77, Jamesp, ridvan, Silvio2006, joey, eqshannon, lawhill, JORAPAVI, haraprasan has marked this note useful
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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2007-06-15 13:18]

Hi Ram,

I smiled my way through your notes. A cute little spider with bright shiny eyes. Good details and nice blacks and greys. Looks wonderful on your wall :-)

Jane

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2007-06-15 13:36]

Hello Ram,
Beautiful capture of this cute spider:)Details,framing and exposure are excellent.
TFS..:-)

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2007-06-15 15:17]

Hi Ram

A really great image - plus interesting and amusing note. The eyes are amazing! However, I must say, I am glad it is so small!!

James

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  • ridvan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 555 W: 0 N: 1134] (5196)
  • [2007-06-15 15:24]

selam ram; excellent close up shot of this spider,good details presented ,nice BG and POV well captured with nice colours TFS
regards
ridvan

Hi Ram, splendid spider with amazing details, excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2007-06-15 16:32]

Hi Ram,
a great shot of this spider.
Sharp and well composed.
Also the note is fantastic.
Well done,
Joey

I think more than a reluctant visitor, I would be a reluctant host! ...and certainly synchronicity as opposed coincidence eh? I find it odd that Windows/Outlook etal do not understand the word synchronicity. Also interesting....

Seems like a good quality to me, however I have never been known as a perfectionist. There is something anachronistic about the background which adds some human touch to an otherwise pure specimen of nature...

Very nice my friend. Your stories are always appreciated, via your notes.

Bob Pacific NW Wilderness

Hello Ram,
Great close up nice colors very sharp, great notes well composed TFS best regards/Lawhill

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  • Proframe Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 561 W: 187 N: 1069] (4084)
  • [2007-06-15 18:28]

What a great storie behind this image you wrote Ram.
Only that already is worthy of the 2 point :)
By the way, I like the image very much also :)
Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards, Harry

Sorry, but out of :)
Will be back tomorrow.

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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 604 W: 11 N: 1631] (5995)
  • [2007-06-15 19:39]

Hello Ram, beautiful portrait, what a tiny spider, i like the stripes on its body, wonderful collors, great POV, composition, and BG.. well done

Hola Ram,
Aunque no sea de tus mejores fotos, tiene buena nitidez y se aprecian muy bien los detalles, siento no poder ayudarte en la ID, sólo por la nota ya merece la visita, Saludos.
José Ramón

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2007-06-16 5:58]

Ram Sir, What a beautiful eyes. This is amazing shot. Ganesh -

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1007 W: 64 N: 1266] (5195)
  • [2007-06-16 6:40]

Ha,ha! What a funny story! I would have also cryed at seeing it, but in terror!
Seen like that it looks like a terrific big tarantula. Brrr!
Magnificent macro, Ram! I like its pose, it looks very aware of you and even ready to counterattack.
Congratulations and TFS
Greetings
Maite

Hi Mr. Ram,
Sorry for replying late. An excellent shot of the common household jumping spider. Very good focus and POV. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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