Shamrock Orbweaver...I think (spider)

[Tyger]

I'm trying to get into the habit of learning about what i shoot nowadays, so after a little searching i think this little guy is a Shamrock Orbweaver.

Hope you like it.

http://img278.imageshack.us/img278/8269/orbweaver1xx.jpg

http://img278.imageshack.us/img278/8288/orbweaver23qj.jpg

And a crop of the above pic.

http://img278.imageshack.us/img278/2605/orbweaver38br.jpg

[Ballen Photo]

That crop shows sharp detail, which indicates to me that these are a couple really sharp shots. ;) Sorry, no help on the ID, but Nice job. :rolleyes: :D
-Bruce

[Tyger]

thanx Ballen, i used the USM in photoshop for the cropped one, but very little like .02.

[pxl8]

Hi, I don't think an ID is likely beyond it's an Orbweaver of some kind - the patterns and colouring can vary so one species looks like another. The only way to tell for sure is by looking at the physical structure at high magnification.

[Bald Eagle]

Great spider shot. Very good focus, sharp detail, Great job.:D :D :D

[chemicalbro]

very sharp focus on these ..... she's a wee cutie :)
the 1st one is my fave of the 2,, the composition on that one is great

[RockOne]

Really nice shots, and a superb closeup !.

[Mitcon]

Wow these are sharp/clear. The detail is fantastic, no idea about the spider but love the shots. well done

[Tyger]

thanx everyone, this time i actually used a tripod and man...what a difference. I was fortunate to have a subject that cooperated. :)

[LordV]

Good shots.
Looks the same as the common orb web spider in the UK- Araneus diadematus.
Brian V.

[HMetal]

Nice shots. He's definitely an orb weaver. They are also known as "cross" or "garden" spiders.

Here's the bugguide entry for him: http://bugguide.net/node/view/28117

[BigAl-SA]

Great shots, that first one is excellent!