Backyard macros - Orb weaver spider and fly

[BrentC]

Pretty confident this is an orb weaver but not sure what kind. Shield bug prey

Orb Weaver with shieldbug prey by Brent Cameron, on Flickr

Orb Weaver with shieldbug prey by Brent Cameron, on Flickr

Orb Weaver by Brent Cameron, on Flickr

Fly full of pollen.

Pollinated fly by Brent Cameron, on Flickr

 

[K9Kirk]

Nice set. I try getting good shots like that but it's almost always breezy in Florida. Love the detail and dof in all of these. The fly is my favorite. He looks way better than Jeff Goldblum.

 

[NS: Nikon Shooter]

The fly is my favorite. He looks way better than Jeff Goldblum.

Mine too… though missing a couple of legs it seems!

 

[BrentC]

Nice set. I try getting good shots like that but it's almost always breezy in Florida. Love the detail and dof in all of these. The fly is my favorite. He looks way better than Jeff Goldblum.

Early mornings are best. Tend to be less wind and insects are not quite warmed up yet and not moving around as much.

Mine too… though missing a couple of legs it seems!

It has all its legs. Either its OOF or moving extremely fast. He was sitting there trying to get pollen off him as you can see little bits all over the ground.

 

[NS: Nikon Shooter]

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Cmon Brent, you must be pulling my leg… aren't you?
Insects have six… normally!

 

[BrentC]

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Cmon Brent, you must be pulling my leg… aren't you?
Insects have six… normally!

I had to go through all the pics. You are right, he is missing front left leg. He's got five.

 

[NS: Nikon Shooter]

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How do yo know it's a he?

 

[jeffashman]

Nice set! I like #2

 

[lesno1]

Good set i love the fly

 

[Jeff15]

Very nice set.....

 

[zombiesniper]

You're alive!

Good to see you shooting still.

Great set.