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Crab Spider (+PiP)

I've seen several crab spiders in my garden this year and they seemed to really like the Coreopsis flowers. This one is particularly well camouflaged.

I noticed the one in the PiP on top of one of my compost bins.......and it wasn't impressed at having its photo taken..!!

Sadly they all seem to have disappeared now but..........more next year, hopefully.
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41 comments

Annemarie said:

amazing macro
a wonderful image
Happy Wednesday!
13 months ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Annemarie:

Thank you very much Annemarie. I hope you are also having a Happy Wednesday.
13 months ago

Stephan Fey said:

What a fantastic close up Keith! Stunning!
13 months ago

Keith Burton replied to Stephan Fey:

Thank you Stephan.........glad you like it.
13 months ago

Roger (Grisly) said:

Excellent detail and great colours in two wonderful close up images Keith.
A large view is a must !
13 months ago

Keith Burton replied to Roger (Grisly):

Thank you so much Roger.............I'm really pleased you like them.
13 months ago

Ulrich John said:

A fantastic macro, Keith ! Fine colors and great details !
13 months ago

Keith Burton replied to Ulrich John:

You're very kind Ulrich.............glad you like the photos and thank you,.
13 months ago

Günter Klaus said:

Oh,die Freude auf nächstes Jahr ist ja jetzt schon groß lieber Keith,ich mag diese Spinnen,die sich bestens tarnen können,aber deinen guten Augen nicht entkommen,grinsss,das sind phantastische Makros,die muss man sich im Vollbild mit dem schwarzen Hintergrund anschauen,so kommt diese Spinne toll zur Geltung,deine Details sind toll,wir Zwein wären gute Inesktenjäger lieber Keith,hahahaha,wir sehen fast alles :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
13 months ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Günter Klaus:

Thank you my friend,..............they are lovely spiders, but can be difficult to find. Glad you like these two macro shots.........your comments are always greatly appreciated.
13 months ago

Patrick Brandy said:

Excellent macro.
13 months ago

J.Garcia said:

Facing the camera without blinking..
Great macros and images, Keith
13 months ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

The crab spider certainly is well camouflaged on your pretty flower Keith. You did well to spot it. A superb macro with the beady little eyes seeming to be quite happy for you to take the photo!

The spider in your PiP looks less happy and seems to be warning you off! Another great shot though Keith. Last night I caught a rather large black spider in my living room....I'm afraid it had to go outside! I am happy to see them outdoors but not indoors ;-))
13 months ago

Marije Aguillo said:

Un macro excelente. Robándole el papel al camaleón.
13 months ago ( translate )

TOZ said:

A super Image Keith nice one.
Best TOZ
13 months ago ( translate )