Thursday, November 29, 2012

A Spider Story

Although spiders are my favorites in photography, I have however overlooked one of these arthropods in the jungle last Sunday morning.


That spider would never compromise. 

He gripped firm onto the car door, swung his body from side to side whenever I made sharp turns, squeezed his body flat to the surface, and his face was highly distorted against a wind speed of 90km/hr, but fluttering hairs no. He is bald.  

He managed finally to follow me home safely, so a full attention of my camera was honored.
And this is a golden moment for him who persisted and had the vision to grab it as such.


What can I say? Every simple life is always silly after all, and is so simple silly.

42 comments:

Giga said...

A może on nie jest głupi, tylko chciał poczuć wiatr na sobie, jadąc na samochodzie. Drugie zdjęcie jest świetne. Pozdrawiam.
Or maybe he's not stupid, he wanted to feel the wind on him, driving the car. The second photo is great. Yours.

eileeninmd said...

This spider deserves to be the star of your post. Amazing he made it to your home safely. Awesome photos. Have a great day!

Gemma Ann said...

Am no fan of spider but your capture of these awesome shots convince me that it is actually quite pretty. :)
Glad that it persisted in holding tightly onto your moving car.

Buttons Thoughts said...

Oh I am so glad he ceased the moment and so did you. B

Secondary Roads said...

Your tiny spider friend is strange . . . and wonderful.
Strangely wonderful
and
Wonderfully strange.

Icy BC said...

OMgoodness, he looked awesome though! I hope he didn't follow you into the house.

Fantastic photos, Mr. Rainfield!

Icy BC said...

OMgoodness, he looked awesome though! I hope he didn't follow you into the house.

Fantastic photos, Mr. Rainfield!

Debbie said...

i don't love spiders, but my mind is always open ;)))

that last image is wonderful and he actually looks kinda cute :)))

TexWisGirl said...

that is fabulous, rainfield!

betchai said...

whew! what can i say? s amazing details captured, and the spider's expression is so gorgeous, ahh, love love the pics rainfield.

Sharkbytes said...

You have the most interesting spiders there! Most of ours are just brown and gray. A few orb spiders have interesting patterns. Beautiful!

Gail Dixon said...

Impressive! Love that reflection shot. :)

ruthinian said...

a stalker spider? wink* that is one great macro shot. love it.

Arti said...

I am scared of spiders but your fabulous photography and narration gives them a whole new perspective!! Loved the captures. Have a nice day :)

de engineur said...

The close-up shot is nice.
I wondered what happen to him after reaching home and had his picture taken by you. Hehehe

Ginnymo said...

Ha! He had quite a ride. he sure is a strange looking one, but pretty in his own way!! Happy Holidays Rain!!

Diane AZ said...

I am green with envy, I love spiders but they are so hard to find around here!

Reena said...

He certainly did hang on!

steveroni said...

AWESOME, the way it worked out, such patience exhibited by each of you. In the end, it was the performance--actor and camera-tech--which mattered.

The show must go on!

இ Baŋäŋaz இ said...

Simple spider and silly to say it has 4 eyes. Great magic moment during the click to get it so up close & personal.

Barbara said...

Yes, I say he deserved full attention of your camera! That's determination!! Great shots!

Anonymous said...

And what a great story it was, with such stunning images too!

Magia da Inês said...

♫♫° ·.

Amigo, muito sutil e camuflada... duas belas fotos.
O que mais gostei são os detalhes dos olhos.

Bom fim de semana!
Beijinhos.
Brasil
✿ ¸.•°✿⊱╮

Frieda said...

What an amazing animal (I see so many eyes!!)

George said...

I'm glad this heroic spider held on so you could get that great second photo of him. I wonder if he'll go on another ride with you.

Shifan said...

wonderful shot.he is colorful.

Anonymous said...

I'm amazed that he was able to hang on. Great shots.

Devilish Angel said...

Nice, clear shots...

carol l mckenna said...

Fantastic photography and love the last words of post ~ ...simple life is always silly....... (A Creative Harbor) ^_^

Brita said...

He really wanted to follow you home. amazing that he stayed firm. Funny, nice picture of the little green stem, with a lovely appearance / Brita

EG CameraGirl said...

I think that spider had happy visions of having its photo posted on your blog.

Jennifer Richardson said...

i guess he deserved a photo op
after all that hard work to hang on!
i love your imagination:)
-Jennifer

A Colorful World said...

This was fascinating! You got some great photos! That was one determined spider!

Malay-Kadazan girl said...

Hehehe got confuse which is the true eye?

Nancy said...

He looks a bit tired. :)

黄清华 Wong Ching Wah said...

Mean looking eye !

erleichda said...

I have never seen a spider like this one before (nor like the one on yuor previous post either) Amazing shots!

AVCr8teur said...

He really wanted to come for a visit and has adopted you. It looks tired from the harrowing journey.

Juliana said...

Impressive close up!
Scary portraits)))

xoxo, Juliana | PJ’ Happies :) | PJ’ Ecoproject

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Gorgeous spider ! You re-located him...I hope he likes his new home.

The Retired One said...

thanks for sharing that spider face shot, it is amazing!

Harshi said...

What a persistent little guy.. :D Awesome macro shot!