Didn't need a macro lens

I actually only had one lens with me for our visit to Butterfly Creek. I think I will have to go back again! This was a tarantula chilling upside down in his handler's hands. Such a massive spider!

[Susan Wakely]

Oh my goodness. Fabulous detail.

[Steve]

Good Lord - very scary!

[Dawn]

Oh bow did you hold it too?

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Great capture.

[Petespost]

I'd never want to get up closer with the macro. Where was it taken

[Jeremy Cross]

Wow!

[Kathy]

Oh my! This is close enough for me.

[Rick]

Wow, that thing is huge. Nice capture.

[Delwyn Barnett]

@Dawn I wasn't given the opportunity to hold it! But a good many years ago in Denver I did get the opportunity (the handler assured me the spider wouldn't bite), and I couldn't believe how heavy it was!

[Delwyn Barnett]

@mirroroflife It sure is a massive creature!!! This was taken at Butterfly Creek - that is very close to Auckland Airport.