Spiders from Mars?

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Unsuspecting spiderlings of the European garden (aka Diadem or Cross Orb-weaver) spider huddle for safety whilst awaiting the non-impending arrival of Ziggy Stardust

Tripod-mounted K-3 with IRIX Dragonfly 150mm f/2.8 Macro lens.

Best viewed large.

10/06/2021 - 20:30prsjnb

CategoryWildlife / Nature

BodyPENTAX K-3

Shutter Speed1/80

Aperturef/11.0

LensN/A

ISO400

Focal Length150mm

Views/Likes31/0

TagsAreanus diadematus, European Garden Spider, Cross Orb-weaver, Diadem, Pentax K-3

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davidwozhere

Member

9 years
Slap in the middle of England

Link Posted 11/06/2021 - 00:29

Excellent macro.

Both the *istDS and the K5 are incurably addicted to old glass

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leep

Member

12 years
London

Link Posted 11/06/2021 - 11:20

They do look alien

go4IT

Plus Member

6 years
All the best, Go4IT

Link Posted 18/06/2021 - 12:13

Superb detail and “on-the-ball” opportunistic capture using a remarkable lens.

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Camera Make:	RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
Camera Model:	PENTAX K-3
Date Taken:	2021-06-06 14:55:06
Exposure Program:	Aperture Priority
Aperture:	f/11.0
ISO Speed Rating:	400
Focal Length:	150 mm
Metering Mode:	Center-weighted average
Exposure Time:	1/80 sec
Lens:	N/A