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    A Spider's Life

    I noticed this spider on a big web between two trees. Over the next two weeks, I watched it grow, almost doubling in size. It looks like he lost a leg. Maybe by something it snared that fought back. I adjusted the background to make the spider stand out. Comments welcomed
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    Very good. Most of our UK spiders look quite dull in comparison.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Geoff F View Post
    Very good. Most of our UK spiders look quite dull in comparison.
    I agree with Geoff. It's a graphic image and works well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Geoff F View Post
    Very good. Most of our UK spiders look quite dull in comparison.
    Thank you, Geoff. It's a Golden Silk Spider. They get pretty big. See the link for info.
    https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures...ilk_spider.htm

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    Re: A Spider's Life

    Quote Originally Posted by Cantab View Post
    I agree with Geoff. It's a graphic image and works well.
    It is visually graphic. Credit to the spider for staying perfectly still for the shot. Thank you for your comment, Bruce.

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    Re: A Spider's Life

    Love it!

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    Re: A Spider's Life

    A good shot. I would suggest you don't get too close to it if it keeps on growing to an enormous size.

    My preference would be for the background to be a little less saturated. The strong colours detract a little from the spider.

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    Love it!
    A short, quick, and to-the-point response that always makes me smile. Thanks for commenting, Bill.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pnodrog View Post
    A good shot. I would suggest you don't get too close to it if it keeps on growing to an enormous size.

    My preference would be for the background to be a little less saturated. The strong colours detract a little from the spider.
    I came by one day, and the web and spider were gone. I greeted and viewed this spider on multiple occasions, so it was a bit of a disappointment. Weird how you can get attached. I guess the web can catch more than a fly.
    Regarding the background, I have some versions, as you suggested, less saturated. Because of my vision, I tend to boost contrast so I can see it better. But in general, It probably could use less saturation. Will take another look. Thank you for that, Paul.

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