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Crab spider.


Crab spider.
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Copyright: Nikos Nikolaou (nikosrio) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 264 W: 0 N: 515] (2758)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-05-22
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, Nikkor Af-S micro 105mm VR f/2.8G IF ED
Exposure: f/18.0, 1/640 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-02 3:44
Viewed: 371
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Crab spiders make up the Thomisidae family of the Araneae order. They are called crab spiders because they resemble crabs, with two front pairs of legs angled outward and bodies that are flattened and often angular. Also, like crabs, Thomisidae can move sideways or backward.

Crab spiders do not build webs to trap prey, but are hunters and ambushers. Some species sit on or among flowers, bark, fruit or leaves where they grab visiting insects. Individuals of some species, such as Misumena vatia, are able to change color between white and yellow to match the flower on which they're sitting. Other species, with their flattened bodies, hunt in the crevices of tree trunks or under loose bark. Members of the genus Xysticus hunt in the leaf litter on the ground. In each case, crab spiders use their powerful front legs to grab and hold onto prey while paralyzing it with a venomous bite.
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selamlar Nİkos,
mükemmem.
very god

A super demonstration of this spider's abilty to camouflage itself according to the colour of the surroundings, Nikos.
The picture is pin sharp with perfect details and colours.
The Crab Spider is so well integrated with the flower any unsuspecting visitor to the flower is surely going to turn a meal for this crafty insect.
TFS and regards.
Ram

Hi Nikos,

Beautiful macro! ... very solid and splendid colors, excellent composition, the details are superb, there are web remains on the petals of the flower. Very good light. Congratulations on this work.

Regards,

Jesús

θερμα ωραία χρώματα και όμορφη σύνθεση θαυμάσια μακρο φωτό
καλό απόγευμα Νίκο
Νασος

hello Nikos
this is a super picture
good light and beautiful colours
super!!
greeting lou

Geia sou Niko,
Amazing tones and composition. Despite the mild atmosphere of this shot, the spider creates a tension, ready to jump on a prey. Very well done! Xairetw,
Katerina

  • Great 
  • livius Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 180 W: 0 N: 300] (1169)
  • [2009-06-02 12:03]

Hello Nikos
wonderful shot of this beautiful little spider with very impressive sharpness, colours and details. Great hand of light and exposure with a great focusing even on the yellow flower.
Livio

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  • briGG Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 171 W: 2 N: 272] (1383)
  • [2009-06-03 9:00]

Hello Nikos,,


Excellent light on the spider and the flower, early in the morning!!!

TFS


brigitte

Hola Nikos
Gracias por el comentario, ya he cambiado la definición.
Una imagen impactante, parece que la arańa está apunto de atacarte por haberte acercado tanto.

Estupenda y bien tomada

Un saludo Antonio

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