Jumping Spider

[maarten1]

I found this little guy walking across a rug on my floor. This was taken using a Sigma 105mm and a 300D.

http://www.pbase.com/image/44593425.jpg

[kenyc]

OMG! How big is it Really? I hate spiders!

KAC

[RockOne]

Nice shot. Like the eyes !

[maarten1]

Thanks for your replies.

The spiders head was about the same size as a pencil lead.

[sixshot]

OMG. I hate these things. Nice shot though.

[C.S.I.]

Did you put the camera on the floor for support? Man thats tack sharp! I cant do close ups for the life of me with the 105 without a tripod......:o Good job....I like the eyes as well.

[maarten1]

Thanks for your kind comments.

I had my elbows on the floor for support when I took these.

Here is one more:
http://www.pbase.com/image/44593394.jpg

[Leorooster]

Beautiful shot.

[cfcRebel]

Nice shot, very sharp! I like its "what ya lookin at?" expression. ;)

[foxbat]

Does that thing really jump at you? If so I don't think I'd be poking a lens at it! Very nice and sharp capture!

[nitsch]

This is just too cool. What amazing shots. I think its the contrast of the purple rug that makes it for me. Its like an alien creature marching across the surface of a far away world. I love the first one where its rearing up. Really great. :)

[SWPhotoImaging]

Beautiful, razor-sharp macro shots . . .

That purple carpet is just gruesome though!

[Bald Eagle]

kudos to you for that photo, just awesome.