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Lavender Lynx
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Lavender Lynx

by Howard Cheek

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted December 2, 2013112 views3 comments
Green Lynx Spider with prey, perched on some lavender from our garden.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) has a fresh, sweet, floral, herbaceous aroma that is soothing and refreshing..
F/20, 1/30th, ISO 500, Sigma 150mm f/2.8 with fill.
Mid-morning light, clear & sunny @ 11:01

Comments

3 comments
Comment posted by Mike Ramy on December 2, 2013 at 10:42 AM
Hey Howard,
The colors here are gorgeous along with the detail and BG. You managed a stunning image in harsh sunlight that really makes the Lavender glisten and spotlights the Lynx Spider perfectly.
Well Done . . . :toast:
Registered on June 16, 2012, 567 Posts, 2809 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on December 2, 2013 at 10:51 AM
That's one neat spider and it's well disguised on the lavender, Howard. It took a sharp eye to see this and your use of fill lets the details show well.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on December 2, 2013 at 9:14 PM
Man, you get some distinctive and big spiders down there, Howard. Great view of the detail and markings of this one. I especially like the thorn like hairs that are rendered tack sharp. I imagine this guy would blend in perfectly in some thorny bushes or cacti (mesquite?). Your image of the moment of capture really brings this out. :toast:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments