Misumena vatia

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• fartash (10165)
• [2008-07-03 15:06]

Dear Bob
Very intersting shot of this Crab Spider,
Perfect details,colors and POV. Welldone my friend.

Regards
Fartash

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• jaycee (14893)
• [2008-07-03 16:41]

Hi Bob,

Thanks to TN I recognized this as a crab spider. Macros are wonderful but this shot gives a good perspective of the spider's size in relation to the flower petal. The flower is beautiful - I love the yellows and oranges.

Jane

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• vanderschelden (26536)
• [2008-07-03 17:36]

Hello Bob,
Very good photography.Colourful and well composed.
TFS
Annick

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• goldyrs (4704)
• [2008-07-03 19:25]

I agree with you, Spiders, poisonous or not, cause many an allergy, so it's best to avoid them!I ended up with a swollen face, with small red rash all over, when one walked over it when i was peeping into a flower as a kid!
Sorry, I digressed!Great shot, Bob!but ince when did you follow others and do things, per the trend?I thought it was you that set the trend!
;)
Goldy

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• shabsslg (581)
• [2008-07-03 20:00]

Hello Bob,

This is a superb composition. Dont know the rules but still I can feel it by the kick this picture gives me in.

Subhayan.

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• JoshLewis (567)
• [2008-07-03 20:03]

Wonderful photo Bob! Very good point of view and perspective! With a small spider, very neat! Thanks again Bob for sharing this with us :-D Cheers Josh Lewis.

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• arfer (0)
• [2008-07-03 21:37]

Hello Bob

Lovely rich colours.
The focus is sharp with excellent details.
Nicely composed with the crab spider.
TFS

Rob

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• Heaven (3233)
• [2008-07-03 21:41]

Hi Bob!

You present us a beautiful picture, outstanding due to the perfect composition: the flower is repeated in the diagonal, the spider - although very little - is well put on stage. The large surface covered by the flower gives the picture a colourful and warm expression.

Kind regards

Markus

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• gracious (12220)
• [2008-07-03 22:05]

Hello Bob,
Very colourful macro indeed and it's truly beautiful!
the exposure and focus is excellent with very good sharpness, nice colour and details
many thanks for the sharing
my sincere regards
Tony

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• Jamesp (14354)
• [2008-07-03 22:47]

Hi Bob

I share your feelings about spiders - and insects in general! Great shot - great colour and detail - the positioning of the spider in the frame is really good.

James

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• ramthakur (24902)
• [2008-07-03 23:13]

Whereas you seem to prefer to to show us more of the flower, I am really impressed with your picture of the Crab Spider on one of its petals, Bob.
The picture is brilliant in every respect -- colors, composition and sharpness.
Take care and don't get bitten by anything anymore!
Ram

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• red45 (26813)
• [2008-07-04 1:02]

Hi Bob!

I like these yellow flowers - they're very attractive to almost all insects and many of them can be find around. Great, saturated colours and warm light. Good composition. Spider is sharp and in good pose.

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• Janice (17434)
• [2008-07-04 2:43]

Hello Bob - I'm not a spider fan either, but I now know what Crab Spiders look alike since TN.
He's got some pretty flowers to live among. And your photos shows us just how small he really is.
Well done
Janice

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• lousat (9871)
• [2008-07-04 3:58]

Hi Bob,another fantastic surprise,this is have colors and details incredibles,when i open this website i go to found your new pic ....my best compliments for this wonder and for the video on youtube,have a nice day,Luciano

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• haraprasan (13064)
• [2008-07-04 8:09]

Namastay Bob,
A nice capture of this beautiful flower along with the crab spider. Superb details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Sincerely
HP

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• uleko (23442)
• [2008-07-04 8:42]

Hello Bob,
I saw your little Crab Spider yesterday but got distracted by a phone call! Anyway, this is a lovely view of a beautiful flower, I wonder what it is? The little Crab Spider is 'cute' too! Excellent sharpness, wonderful colours and a beautiful composition.
Many thanks and regards, Ulla

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• PeterZ (8179)
• [2008-07-04 8:53]

Hello Bob,
This photo in its composition is very beautiful. Original too. Now I see a Crab Spider without the use of a macro lens and have an idea how big it is.
The colours and details are splendid; POV very interesting.
Have a great weekend,
Peter

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• joey (19685)
• [2008-07-04 14:34]

I love this!
The wide crop is brilliant!
Excellent pose.
Very sharp.

Fantastic image, Bob!

Cheers,
Joe

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• Mana (16346)
• [2008-07-05 4:46]

Hi Bob,
Outstanding shot with such glorious colours and immaculate sharpness. The small spider is dominated by the huge flower and the image looks so artistic. Very pleasing to the eyes and it needs a master craftsman like you to do it the way you usually do. Simply majestic. The bright natural light gives the image perfect illumination. Excellent DOF, POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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• Silvio2006 (23795)
• [2008-07-05 5:06]

Hi Bob, splendid capture of this wonderful little spider on a beautiful flower, fantastic colors, fine details and excellent sharpness, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

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• CeltickRanger (6960)
• [2008-07-05 20:10]

hello Bob

i am happy to be your neighbor today, very beautiful image
of the flower with the excellent add of the spider,
with a fine POV & DOF, wonderful luminosity and colours
of the image, excellent sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

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• azleader (901)
• [2008-07-11 12:01]

Exceptionally high quality image. Color and sharpness are superb. Just a superb, high quality picture!

To show that great minds think along similar lines here are a couple crab spider images of mine:

In Apache Junction, AZ
http://www.pbase.com/azleader/image/42101182

Near Buena Vista, OR
http://www.pbase.com/azleader/image/85989023

Btw... did you know that crab spiders are chameleon-like? After a few hours they change color to match their surrounds like in my first picture. In the second one the spider had not had time to change yet.