Up Close and Personal

I found this at the creek today while I was watching some people remove a few huge tree trunks on the canoe trail.

[J. Voorberg]

that is a great shot of an orb weaver ...love their interesting web structure

[katy]

@jayberg Thanks, Jay! I debated whether to take a farther back shot that showed more of that part of the web but opted for this one instead.

[Jason Daniels]

cool little guy!

[Deb]

Cool shot, Katy! The spiders here (my yard) look boring compared to yours. This one os very colorful :D

[Vee]

That is one scary looking spider!

[katy]

@bobfoto Thanks, Jason. He was about 3 centimeters long actually.

[katy]

@deburahiru Thanks, Deb. I had never noticed these before 365 either. I am not sure where they live in the US. This was not in my garden

[Keren]

He's so gorges also nice photo, Don't want to be one that have spider fear tow. Thanks for shearing

[katy]

@kerenmcsweeney I am so glad you like it I appreciate the comment!. thanks!

[Diane]

Wow--great detail! Would make a good Halloween decoration.

[Rick Schies]

Well that is really interesting in its color

[Chrissie]

Great focus...we have those here and they are a bit scary.

[Jason Daniels]

@grammyn - yeah what I said... cute little guy.

[katy]

@eudora @digitalrn @chrissieh Thanks so much. they are a bit scary even if they are interesting in their coloring. I'll keep this in mind for halloween.

[katy]

@bobfoto OK so I'm guessing he doesn't seem big to you? You will have to tell me how big yours get!

[Marc]

Great view!

[katy]

@jmrittle ;~} thanks Marc. He was about eight feet away and looked huge even from that distance!

[MaryBeth Dailey]

I love these spiders! Great job getting this beauty, Katy!

[katy]

@espyetta You are always there with me whenever it is a bug shot! Thanks!

[MaryBeth Dailey]

@grammyn I guess that is a "burrito" for Mr Spider? Hee hee I shot one of these once that was missing a leg. That was weird. That was when I had that very old p and s so the pic was not very good.

[katy]

@espyetta LOL! It DOES look like a burrito!

[Leslie]

you do love your bugs and this one is very impressive

[katy]

@lesip They provide such a fascinating variety of subjects! I am so glad you appreciate it.

[Cheryl Sim]

What incredible colours especially viewed large, love it against the brown muddy background. Great find and fab shot!

[katy]

@silverlight I really appreciate your comments, Cheryl. Thanks a bunch!

[Darlene]

Cool but creepy shot, Katy.

[mag]

Awesome shot Katy.....what a great find and cApture......!

[Tara]

Amazing detail Katy! Fantastic shot!

[katy]

@darsphotos Glad you like it! I guess I get caught up in the details and don't think about the creepy part.

[katy]

@maggotx ;~} I am so glad you like it, MAg! Thanks for taking the time!

[katy]

@tara11 I knew one of the bug ladies would like it! Of course you know I was thinking of MB when I shot it!

[Tara]

@grammyn The lighting is perfect, too, btw.

[katy]

@tara11 Thanks! THAT was mostly luck!

[Isabel]

Love this picture :)

[katy]

@geeromieaizzy Thanks so much, Isabel and thanks for the follow too!

[Isabel]

You're welcome:)