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Qampu


Qampu
Photo Information
Copyright: Jim White (jmirah) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 506 W: 5 N: 1135] (4665)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-24
Categories: Spiders
Camera: KODAK Z612, 35-420mm Schneider Kreuznach Variogon
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): A Spider sat beside her., SPIDERS OF AMERICA, Spiders of the World [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-08-24 13:35
Viewed: 657
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
"Qampu" the Golden silk orb-weaver
Nephila clavipes

Info on the Golden silk orb-weaver

It seems that Qampu is getting bigger and bigger every day. She is approximately 2.5 inches(6.4 cm) in diameter. Her web covers a huge area between three trees. As you can see by the pine needles stuck in the web, one of them is a pine tree. Here she is feasting on a fly or bee for lunch. Orb-weavers construct a labyrinth of multi-dimensional webs. Some speculate that the outer layers are to warn birds away from the main web. I still haven't borrowed a step ladder to get a better shot of her. This was taken standing on a shakey barstool from about 6 feet(1.8 m) away. Who would have guessed a year ago that today I would risk breaking my neck to get a picture of a spider. Well, back to cutting the lawn. I just took a break to get the photo and post it. Ciao, Jim

"Qampu" is Quechua for "spider". Quechua("qheshwa") was the official language of Tawantinsuyu, the Inca Empire.

Cropped, enhanced and resized. No noise reduction because it took away too much detail. Reduced noise photo in workshop.
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2921 W: 34 N: 8658] (32266)
  • [2007-08-24 13:40]

Hi Jim. As you say the things we do to get a shot. but its worth it. good detail and colours. you can see the hairy bit on its legs. i am sure they have a name. well done TFs. good notes too.
Nick.

have a good weekend.

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2007-08-25 1:53]

Hi Jim,
Wonderful shot of the Silk Weaver with its catch. The webs presents a nice effect and good use of flash light here. I like your POV to portray it and the composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3001 W: 162 N: 989] (2897)
  • [2007-08-25 2:53]

Hello JIm,
Yes it does look as if she's put on some weight around the belly!! I can't get over those hairy bits on the legs - really interesting. Great capture of this spider, nicely in focus showing sharp details and fine colours. I like the soft backround with bits of blue sky too and the diagonal twigs. Well done!
TFS and have a nice weekend, Ulla

Aha...I was just looking up Qampu. :) Very imposing name.

Wonderful action shot here. I like the angle and the activity depicted. The hairy legs are fascinating!!!! (I know you're gonna say something about that remark. ha ha)

Hi Jim,
A beautiful capture of this spidy. Very nice details and POV. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 922 W: 0 N: 1986] (8917)
  • [2007-08-25 11:14]

Hi Jim
Very nice capture.POV and details are excellent.I also like the colors,the light on the spider is also very nice.
TFS Michel

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 727 W: 98 N: 1694] (5406)
  • [2007-08-25 14:15]

oh shudder!
She is really getting BIG!
Great colours, superb PoV, excellent composition
TFS
silke
And I am OUT of here!!!

Hi Jim,

a good POV of the spider, the photo has a good composition, sharpness and nice colors. Thanks for sharing.

Pierre

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