How quickly they grow up and leave home

[JBW]

Time To Explore

Tree Spider Babies: Sony Alpha a68 ~ Tamron 90mm 272E Macro Lens ~ ISO 100 ~ Shutter Speed 1/8s ~ F/14 ~ Exposure Compensation 0.0 ~ Natural Light ~ The egg pouch has been ripped open. Most of the babies are still struggling to free themselves. One has broken free and is exploring the new universe. Shot in our garden/temple somewhere in the Philippines.

[Tom Barry]

Amazing. Thanks for sharing the experience.

[HoratioH]

AAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!!! I hate spiders. But, JBW, you did make an absolutely stunning capture. You are a master at spiders. Thank you for this incredible photograph.

[JBW]

Amazing. Thanks for sharing the experience.

There may be one or two more shots. They are now leaving the nest and I'm unsure how long momma will stick around.

[JBW]

AAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!!! I hate spiders. But, JBW, you did make an absolutely stunning capture. You are a master at spiders. Thank you for this incredible photograph.

my pleasure.

[Shadowman]

Nice shot.

[JBW]

Nice shot.

and almost the last one in the series. Momma has thrown away the egg sack and the young ones are wandering away.