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9-AUG-2010 Christine Hanrahan

Surfing the web

This is actually part of a web of the very large Argiope aurantia orb weaving spider. This zig-zag pattern on the lower part of the web is distinctive.

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Jackdad15-Aug-2010 17:37
that's pretty cool. Not sure I'd like to meet the spider that wove it though!
princess13-Aug-2010 14:39
Very impressive. Great capture. I like your title. BV
Maaike Huizer12-Aug-2010 06:56
Wow, what a find. it is gorgeous. And perfect for the challenge.V
borisalex12-Aug-2010 06:16
Your best here! Excellent! V.
Cindi Smith12-Aug-2010 00:28
Oh wow, what a fine. Does look like a ladder to me....great title for it. What a cool, cool shot! V
Chris11-Aug-2010 19:22
I imagine the spider is big as well? So cool.
Guest 11-Aug-2010 18:51
I like the zig zags. The large spaces give an impression of looking through broken peices of glass. Very nice
Timothy Guenther11-Aug-2010 16:12
nice find
Guest 11-Aug-2010 15:40
Great find and a wonderful capture Christine!! V
J. Scott Coile11-Aug-2010 14:44
You just can beat nature!
Yvonne11-Aug-2010 13:01
Fabulous!
laine11-Aug-2010 12:33
WOW!!! Such a great capture.
Stephanie11-Aug-2010 10:08
Fascinating spider web! BV
Mieke WA Minkjan11-Aug-2010 07:35
wow, very impressive V
Ann...11-Aug-2010 07:02
Great find and title!
Guest 11-Aug-2010 06:35
Beautiful!
reflectionsofnature11-Aug-2010 02:10
Very clever title for this photo. I like it!
slhoornstra11-Aug-2010 01:57
Fabulous find and a beautiful clarity of detail and light. !!!!!:):)
Hank Vander Velde11-Aug-2010 01:48
Lovely Christine.
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