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04/22/2026 09:56:42 AM · #1 |
Wow! It's been quite a while since posting a photo that garnered that many comments. Thank you. I'm very much appreciative and humbled.
Figured maybe I should share the short story behind the image (not that exciting, but a little funny).
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I'd like to say this image was shot with intention but it was actually more of a "in the right place at the right time" capture.
I went to a nearby wooded stream knowing there would be some moss covered rocks in the area. I settled in on one rock about the size of a grapefruit to see what details I could get. After a couple of images I noticed this tiny white spider moving around so I shifted around to see if I could get a decent image of it.
Anyone walking by would have thought I was half crazy (well, maybe I am - LOL) ... I was sitting on the wet bank of this stream with both feet in the water, totally focused on this ordinary mossy rock. In the end, it was worth the wet and muddy clothes. :-D
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04/22/2026 10:17:33 AM · #2 |
| It is an amazing shot! I’ve never seen a spider like that before! The spider’s almost translucent body combined with the moss forest surrounding it, makes it look like something out of a SciFi movie. |
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04/22/2026 10:20:51 AM · #3 |
| If you haven't looked like a weirdo or messed up some clothing trying to get a spontaneous capture, then you haven't REALLY earned your photographer stripes yet, I think. :-P |
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04/22/2026 10:25:33 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by Martus:
It is an amazing shot! I’ve never seen a spider like that before! The spider’s almost translucent body combined with the moss forest surrounding it, makes it look like something out of a SciFi movie. |
Yeah, the clear body is VERY cool! I was pretty excited to see what the photos were going to look like when I got back to the house.
... and congrats to YOU also with your new PB! Welcome to the crazy 8's club. :-) |
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04/22/2026 10:26:18 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by kanaj:
If you haven't looked like a weirdo or messed up some clothing trying to get a spontaneous capture, then you haven't REALLY earned your photographer stripes yet, I think. :-P |
Well, I didn't say it was the FIRST time. LOL ... certainly won't be the last. :-} |
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04/22/2026 10:40:34 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by glad2badad:
Yeah, the clear body is VERY cool! I was pretty excited to see what the photos were going to look like when I got back to the house.
... and congrats to YOU also with your new PB! Welcome to the crazy 8's club. :-) |
Thanks! I knew my wasp was nice, but I never expected the response it got, especially given the amazing competition! BTW, I think this is only the 3rd time in DPC history where two photos in the same challenge scored higher than 8. :-) |
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04/22/2026 12:59:50 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by kanaj:
If you haven't looked like a weirdo or messed up some clothing trying to get a spontaneous capture, then you haven't REALLY earned your photographer stripes yet, I think. :-P |
Where's the like button?!
Thanks for the backstory, Barry and congrats to you and Martus on the high scores.... you both got 8 or better from me!! |
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04/22/2026 04:25:28 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by kanaj:
If you haven't looked like a weirdo or messed up some clothing trying to get a spontaneous capture, then you haven't REALLY earned your photographer stripes yet, I think. :-P |
 My friend Richard ... |
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