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18-AUG-2013 Lejun

Female, Dorsal

Copyright © Lewis Scharpf

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Dorsal (Top) View
Auburn, Alabama

Nikon D200 ,Nikkor 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D AF
1/80s f/4.0 at 44.0mm iso500 hide exif
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Date/Time18-Aug-2013 13:07:47
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D200
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length44 mm
Exposure Time1/77 sec
Aperturef/4
ISO Equivalent500
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Don26-Aug-2013 22:16
New species: the 7-legged spider (just kidding). This is a superb image. Interesting that you have these in Alabama; we have very similar species (genus Nephila, I think) in Australia where they suspend large webs between forest trees.
lejun22-Aug-2013 20:19
Thanks, Ann. I had similar experiences as a kid in the midwest and have never lost my enthusiasm for this spider.
Ann Pettigrew22-Aug-2013 18:28
Don't you just love these spiders, Lewis? The first one I ever saw was on Ocracoke. I was about nine and almost ran head long into one. After I freaked out and calmed down I just watched it, fascinated by its size and beauty. You show her off well! V