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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.
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42 comments:

  1. GigaNovember 29, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    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.

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  2. eileeninmdNovember 29, 2012 at 6:01 PM

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

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  3. Gemma AnnNovember 29, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    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.

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  4. Buttons ThoughtsNovember 29, 2012 at 10:50 PM

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

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  5. Secondary RoadsNovember 29, 2012 at 11:14 PM

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

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  6. Icy BCNovember 30, 2012 at 12:55 AM

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

    Fantastic photos, Mr. Rainfield!

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  7. Icy BCNovember 30, 2012 at 12:55 AM

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

    Fantastic photos, Mr. Rainfield!

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  8. DebbieNovember 30, 2012 at 1:10 AM

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

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

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  9. TexWisGirlNovember 30, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    that is fabulous, rainfield!

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  10. betchaiNovember 30, 2012 at 5:02 AM

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

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  11. SharkbytesNovember 30, 2012 at 10:26 AM

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

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  12. Gail DixonNovember 30, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Impressive! Love that reflection shot. :)

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  13. ruthinianNovember 30, 2012 at 11:05 AM

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

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  14. ArtiNovember 30, 2012 at 11:07 AM

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

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  15. de engineurNovember 30, 2012 at 2:46 PM

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

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  16. GinnymoNovember 30, 2012 at 10:09 PM

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

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  17. Diane AZNovember 30, 2012 at 10:30 PM

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

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  18. ReenaNovember 30, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    He certainly did hang on!

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  19. steveroniDecember 1, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    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!

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  20. இ Baŋäŋaz இDecember 1, 2012 at 10:35 AM

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

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  21. BarbaraDecember 1, 2012 at 10:56 AM

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

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  22. AnonymousDecember 1, 2012 at 8:21 PM

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

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  23. Magia da InêsDecember 1, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    ♫♫° ·.

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

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

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  24. FriedaDecember 2, 2012 at 1:45 AM

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

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  25. GeorgeDecember 2, 2012 at 1:53 AM

    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.

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  26. ShifanDecember 2, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    wonderful shot.he is colorful.

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  27. AnonymousDecember 2, 2012 at 1:36 PM

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

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  28. Devilish AngelDecember 2, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Nice, clear shots...

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  29. carol l mckennaDecember 2, 2012 at 9:54 PM

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

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  30. BritaDecember 2, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    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

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  31. EG CameraGirlDecember 3, 2012 at 5:22 AM

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

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  32. Jennifer RichardsonDecember 3, 2012 at 7:58 AM

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

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  33. A Colorful WorldDecember 4, 2012 at 2:26 AM

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

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  34. Malay-Kadazan girlDecember 4, 2012 at 2:56 AM

    Hehehe got confuse which is the true eye?

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  35. NancyDecember 4, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    He looks a bit tired. :)

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  36. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahDecember 4, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    Mean looking eye !

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  37. erleichdaDecember 5, 2012 at 3:41 AM

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

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  38. AVCr8teurDecember 5, 2012 at 10:28 AM

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

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  39. JulianaDecember 6, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    Impressive close up!
    Scary portraits)))

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

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  40. Sallie (FullTime-Life)December 6, 2012 at 10:22 PM

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

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  41. The Retired OneDecember 13, 2012 at 1:51 AM

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

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  42. HarshiJanuary 19, 2013 at 12:25 AM

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

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