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Large Red & Friend

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Posted by Brett Lewis on May 30, 2008 at 2:30 PM
Had a really nice day of photography today with Phil Hurst. We managed to fit in about 6 species of Orchids, Adder, Foxgloves & the odd damselfly.

We wasn't 100% sure about the ID of this one but from my books I can see that it is in fact a Large red and not a Small red as the Male Small reds have a completely red abdomen. It was timely that after a few shots, a small spider came up its web just under the damselfly and then eventually pushed it off the stem.. Quite funny to watch and I thought I'd share the moment, just before it happened, with you all..

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and I'd like to thank Phil for his company and I look forward to seeing one or two Adder postings from him.

All the best,

Brett.

Canon 30D, Sig. 300mm + ETs, F9 @ 1/100
Usual adjustments in PS
Posted by Alan Woolnough on May 30, 2008 at 2:43 PM
Excellent shot Brett.........the spider is an extra special bonus :toast: :toast:

Alan
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on May 30, 2008 at 3:24 PM
Fantastic Brett,

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Posted by David Taylor on May 30, 2008 at 3:25 PM
Yes the spider sets the image apart from the norm. Excellent.

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Posted by Ian Macdermott on May 30, 2008 at 3:25 PM
Another excellent picture :toast:


Ian
Posted by Major Gilbert on May 30, 2008 at 3:49 PM
Very nice Brett spider and all. :toast:

Major.
Posted by PhilH on May 30, 2008 at 4:03 PM
Super Brett... that will teach me... ( I had left my gear in Bretts car boot)

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Posted by Greg Hitchcock on May 30, 2008 at 4:13 PM
Very nice indeed Brett, I like the directional (but not harsh) lighting and the spider sets this apart from the average. Def. a Large red (fem).

Greg
Posted by Matt Cole on May 30, 2008 at 5:25 PM
very nice pose and composition. The spider is an added bonus.

Matt
Posted by Dave Bartlett on May 30, 2008 at 5:52 PM
Like it a lot - great shot :toast: :toast:

Dave
Posted by tony flashman on May 30, 2008 at 6:24 PM
Top class shot Brett,
hopefully we can get some good shots over the weekend.

Tony :toast: :toast:
Posted by Brett Lewis on May 30, 2008 at 7:38 PM
Thanks for those kind comments folks and to Greg for confirming the species, much appreciated.

Brett.
Posted by Paul Inglis on May 31, 2008 at 7:27 AM
Hi Brett,

Stunning capture! Beautiful image!
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Posted by Elliott Neep on May 31, 2008 at 7:32 AM
A great damselfly image here. That little spider is a big bonus and really adds interest. My only thought is that the slightest puff of fill-in flash would have really enhanced the colours and lifted the shadows. Still a stunner! :toast: :toast: :toast: