Low Key Spider

This is one of the many photos I took this afternoon of this spider who had made a huge web spanning the wrought iron steps leading down from our back deck. It made it impossible to pass without destroying it, so instead of taking out the cardboard recycling, I left it on the deck and got my camera out instead.
This low-key version is going to be much better on black.
Heading to Colorado to visit family and taking my camera with ONLY the 50 lens for Richard's challenge for sooc, 50mm this month. It means traveling more lightly, but hoping it isn't a mistake not to have a wide angle with me.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments about my foggy photo the horrid drive home. The photo was on PP today! It was the one good thing that came out of that awful drive home.
Have a good weekend all!
BW image of same spider, different version: http://365project.org/taffy/the-also-ran-ph/2015-09-09

[eDorre]

I could reach out and touch it! Love it on black!

[Richard Hickey]

Awesome macro.

[Gena Pegg]

Ewwwwww...but amazing!

[Sally Ings]

He has interesting markings, he stands out against the black

[Richard Hickey]

Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserved.

[Rosie Kerr]

Super on black... so delightfully hairy. On a side note, I really love the delicate spider webs.

[Debs Stott]

A quick look at the bigger version and I'm already backing away, not good with spiders. Having said that, an excellent shot and the delicate web gives a great context.

[Joyce]

Wow. Fantastic shot but I'm glad it lives with you and not me. Fav

[Christina Helliwell]

Great control of the lighting, and a fantastic close up.

[Ming Ryan]

Lovely softness to such a scary subject!

[Rachel]

A nice fat spider, it must be a good spot for him. I love the hairy detail.

[Dione Giorgio]

Instant fav. Stunning low light capture.

[sally agnew]

Love it :)

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Stellar photography.

[tony gig]

Wonderful light in this lovely shot of nature Taffy...Fav

[gloria jones]

Fabulous light, comp

[Kane Arlow]

Fantastic, I love this shot. A big fave.

[Margaret Brown]

Great lighting and focus fav

[Corinne]

nicely caught...even if it makes me thrill !!!

[Sandy]

An awesome capture, but it does look creepy.

[bkb in the city]

Nice shot Taffy. Enjoy your trip

[Corrie]

Lovely capture! Fav

[Nina Ganci]

awesome capture
fav

[Issi Bannerman]

Magical image.

[Andy]

Wonderful

[Irene]

It looks quite sinister on black great shot

[Leon Buijs]

Fabulous low-key shot, great details - fav

[Shailesh]

wonderfully captured, ....... the softness of the background made the spider look so beautiful... fav

[Margaret Obey]

I would say lovely but I can't Taffy. There should be a 'still Hitchock' award. That would win! I compliment you on it's awfulness. Shivers before bedtime. I hope I don't dream.

[Paula W]

Oooh, super macro shot, great lighting and detail.

[Osia Strasner]

This is magnificent on black....love the low key capture, and all the subtle detail!! Absolute FAV!! Have fun in Colorado....I admire you for your restraint in taking ONLY one lens with you....she says as she rubs her neck and shoulders that are hurting from the weight of carrying three camera bags and lenses down sandy beaches to the pier!! I am sure you will come back with some spectacular SOOC photos!!

[Myrna O'Hara]

Very cool

[KWind]

Brilliant!

[Lois]

Wonderful shot! I've usually only use my 50mm - mostly because of the light weight!

[Yeshanghai]

Amazing capture

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Great shot- it looks fantastic on black! How about that? A spider saved by a photograph!

[Newbank Lass]

@dibzgreasley me too!!!

[carol white]

A super low key shot. Fav!! 😃

[Judith Johnson]

I love it and yes, it looks fabulous on black! Fav!

[PhotoCrazy]

Wonderful detail, capture!!

[Lin]

Awesome macro!

[Sarah Munnings]

scarily fantastic macro, love the lighting

[Taffy]

@panthora Thanks Osia! Mmm...not so good with the SOOC 50mm challenge, I'm finding. Much much harder than it sounded!

[Pam Knowler]

Wonderful macro Taffy - the lighting is great!! The subject gives me the shivers but I am very impressed with the clarity. I always seem to get the web swaying and find it hard to focus. Could be my hands shaking!!
Sorry I am late to this I have been poorly for the last couple of days and couldn't see the screen through watery eyes!! Fav!!

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Lovely capture

[Simply Amanda]

Incredible!

[Chris Johnson]

Superb shot!! Love the low light too! Make it all the more creepy! :)

[Pam Knowler]

Congrats on TT!!

[Yeshanghai]

Congratulations on TT :-)

[Islandgirl]

Super cool shot on BLACK Taffy..............somehow I missed this one!
Congrats on TT