Don't Cross Me

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Don't Cross Me
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Copyright: Peter Wajngarten (otherpete) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 17 W: 2 N: 10] (40)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-11
Categories: Spiders
Camera: Canon EOS 30 D, 180mm Macro
Exposure: f/14.0, 1/160 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-03-11 4:29
Viewed: 363
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The first St Andrew's cross spider (Argiope Keyserlingi)I have seen in my garden. This spider lay in the middle of its cross, typical for its kind. The web is a classic zig zag shape forming the cross in the centre. The silk (stabilimentum) attracts insects as it reflects UV light, the web takes on a white appearance depending on the angle of light hitting it. The purpose of the cross is unknown, ideas include a camouflage as the spider lays in the middle of it and a warning system to birds so they don’t fly through it.
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  • Arjun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 279 W: 2 N: 684] (3066)
  • [2008-03-11 10:36]

hi peter,
very nice picture
tfs

Lovely capture Peter and good composition - I like the diagonal lines that criss-cross the shot.
cheers
Leon

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