Black-and-Yellow Argiope ( Argiope aurantia ) by reflectionsofnature

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13-AUG-2010

Black-and-Yellow Argiope (Argiope aurantia)

This massive spider is tending to a grasshopper that got caught up in its web. I used a ring flash set at -1 2/3 as fill light in this photo. It overrode the muted colors and unattractive shading caused by the overcast skies.

Canon EOS 40D ,Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
1/250s f/11.0 at 100.0mm iso400 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	13-Aug-2010 13:13:16
Make	Canon
Model	Canon EOS 40D
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	100 mm
Exposure Time	1/250 sec
Aperture	f/11
ISO Equivalent	400
Exposure Bias	-0.33
White Balance
Metering Mode	matrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program	program (1)
Focus Distance	0.730 m

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Carol Rollins		15-Aug-2010 14:53
Great capture, Chris! Excellent flash work. ~

Fletcher Wildlife Garden		15-Aug-2010 02:38
One of my favourites in the world of archnids (though jumpers are my overall favourites as a group!). She is a beauty.

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