Even though I have better close-ups of this little jumping spider, who is a gorgeous metallic yellow-green all over, I really like this shot instead. You get a feel of how tiny he really is, he takes up so little space on the leaf and what you see isn't even the entire leaf!
On a related note, I'm someone who needs lots of personal space. I'm not the touchy-feely type. I don't like it when people try to get friendly by touching me on the shoulder or arm, or start calling me Liv when I've specifically introduced myself as Livia. If I'm meeting someone for the first time, I prefer a nod and a smile. In a formal situation, a quick and firm handshake. Hugging makes me uncomfortable. The only times I've hugged anyone who isn't immediate family happened at funerals, and only because I was hugged first.
I don't think it's simply a matter of having been brought up in a different, more conservative culture. I do like the distance, and I like keeping it. 8D
(I like how, for this shot, nothing but green can be seen in the calendar view. XD )
Wonderful perspective on this shot. Livia - now I can see just how tiny these little creatures really are! On the personal space issue, I am a hugger and a toucher, but I do like a bit of personal space when out in public.
Love the empty space and also love my personal space :) Lucky me, our culture supports it! And soon we will wear winter clothes and one can barely feel a hug LOL!
It's great to see how tiny he is in relation to the leaf.
On the personal space issue, I am totally with you when it comes to strangers. But when it comes to people I know, I may be a little OTT with affection.
Love your composition in the photo - it reflects your personal feeling of space. THere are times I like space, and times I like closeness - and it depends on who is around! :)
Awesome composition!! This is a great shot for the tiny spider. I'm like you when it comes to personal space, more so if I'm meeting a person for the first time.
A nice parallel to your own preferences! I'd be delighted to stay out of any spider's space! I enjoy time to myself, content not to be out in public much, but I do like a hug from someone I love - family or friend!
Nice shot with that lovely shining-eyed creature in the corner of a leaf guarding his private zone. And a very meaningful at that - every creature on our Earth must have some private space for itself... but not everyone has got it!
He is minute. Cute too , but isn't he the jumping kind....if so I would def keep to my own space. By the way we are oposites, but if I ever meet you I promise not to cuddle!
Great shot to show off how tiny they really are! I am definitly a hugger ..even to strangers but as of latley i am not into crouds of people and i have always been more of a loner..i get along with myself quite well!! lol! I was a nurse and a massage therapist all of my life so i just couldnt really ever understand why some people really dont like to be touched But i know they are out there and i respect their feelings as i do yours! :)
Great shot....I love to get an idea of how tiny he is....you must have great eyes and be fine tuned to the movements that show a jumping spider to be able to catch these! Love his eyes!
Not quite on the edge yet..great picture.. that is the creepy crawler I found on my husband's shirt..I asked him to stand still while I get my camera..not knowing what I was going to take a picture of he stood and waited for my return...later when he saw the picture he asked if I had posioning him in mind. oh yes I posted this picture.
A great, big, lots-of-space-for-you, green and quiet "THANK YOU!" to everyone for taking the time to stop by and leave a comment. I appreciate your kindness and support. Thank you so much.
Wonderful shot to show the size - you still managed to get those amazing eyes too - know what you mean about the distance thing too...have you ever noticed the movement that goes on when a country person talks to a city person...the city person stands close, then the country person takes a step back, then the city person steps closer again...almost like a slow dance - its quite funny to watch!!
I had a sneeky suspicion that your creatures weren't that scary and big right from the start! Kudos to you for fooling us this well for such a long time :))) What i do not like is when people take liberties with me and my space. I am a hugger (cannot survive otherwise in the Mediterranean!) but only with peole I love otherwise space space space please!
Totally agree with you on hugs. ;)
On the personal space issue, I am totally with you when it comes to strangers. But when it comes to people I know, I may be a little OTT with affection.