Spider Phobia by dkbarnett

Spider Phobia

My get pushed challenge from Northy was to depict a phobia of some sort. This is a composite of two images. I used to be quite afraid of spiders and this changed when I started taking photos of them and could see all their cute fluffy bits and their eyes. However, I am sure that this image will induce states of phobia in a few people. A phobia, or irrational fear of spiders, of course is called arachnophobia.
I don't mind small spiders but you depicted a rather large one!
January 14th, 2024  
photography is great for confronting phobias, i had the same for dogs
January 14th, 2024  
@kali66 I think it is you who does the 'dogs in cars' series? I was thinking of you yesterday. There was a very regal looking dog in the back seat of a car just near me. Completely ignoring me until I won her over then she was loving a scratch around her ears! Dogs are so loyal to their owners!
January 14th, 2024  
yes thats right, i see some real characters
January 14th, 2024  
Yuk…but well done!!
January 14th, 2024  
Well done!
January 14th, 2024  
Good lord - yuk!
January 14th, 2024  
Away of facing your fears. A great result.
January 14th, 2024  
Nice one
January 14th, 2024  
What is most unnerving is the web being spun around your face here.
January 14th, 2024  
@kali66 me too! But I haven't tried photographing them. I guess if they are safely in a car you would feel more secure. I think it is a greatly misunderstood phobia.
January 14th, 2024  
Well done. You're right, spiders become more attractive when you get to know them better.
January 14th, 2024  
Cool capture.
January 15th, 2024  
A nice representation of your former phobia.
January 15th, 2024  
This is a fabulous composite, creepy yet beautiful. So for your challenge this week how about taking as your subject the opposite of a phobia which I think must be an extreme liking for something? If you would rather have a different challenge please let me know. Good luck.
January 21st, 2024  
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