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Fatal Embrace
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Challenge: Subject Isolation II (Standard Editing)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Nikon Z6
Lens: Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D
Location: Mossel Bay, South Africa
Date: Mar 29, 2026
Aperture: 16.0
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/125
Date Uploaded: Mar 28, 2026

 I found these two Long-jawed Orb Web spiders, building webs near each other, over our fishpond. While trying to catch a couple of macro shots of them, one suddenly ran over to the other and a tussle ensued. According to Google, this can either be fighting or mating behavior, but since they seem to both be male, I assume they were fighting. The whole thing was over in a few seconds and neither seemed to be any worse for wear.

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Place: 8 out of 31
Avg (all users): 6.5625
Avg (participants): 6.8889
Avg (non-participants): 6.1429
Views since voting: 24
Views during voting: 69
Votes: 32
Comments: 2
Favorites: 0

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/13/2026 04:31:32 PM
That's amazing. Great shot.
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 04/08/2026 06:14:00 PM
This is an incredible shot, excellent focus and fine lines. I don't want to forget how beautiful and delicate it is.
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