tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post8985944893550527505..comments2023-08-01T06:39:15.276-07:00Comments on Thoughts of a Father: Backyard CrittersRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02074502919190699746noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-91133768773718927852008-07-24T05:12:00.000-07:002008-07-24T05:12:00.000-07:00I LOVE to photograph insects; it's been diffic...I LOVE to photograph insects; it's been difficult with a P&S but that doesn't stop me, lol. While spiders scare the ever-living daylights out of me (especially the jumping variety ;) ), they fascinate me--so diverse and beautiful in their markings! Don't get me started on the complexity of their webs.... Sooo, to me, these photographs are FUN. Glad you found them on the way to something else!<BR/><BR/><BR/>It was a disappointment for PB to end so quickly...I actually have unposted pictures which will have to be used for something else down the road....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-14572861074651282972008-07-22T17:17:00.000-07:002008-07-22T17:17:00.000-07:00Well, I did it -- I decided to take the plunge and...Well, I did it -- I decided to take the plunge and invest in a dSLR! I've been window shopping for a while, keeping my eyes peeled for good prices, and found a great deal on a Nikon D80 body on ebay. Plus a friend gave me a coupon. It should arrive next week! Ritz is having a summer sale this week on lenses, so I'll be looking at those as well (probably choosing the pay-over-time-without-interest option...).<BR/><BR/>I've been in classes all day and haven't gotten to check the mail, but I imagine I should be getting something today or tomorrow. The shot is printed and waiting to be put in the mail!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11993523624097521042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-3353995468634429962008-07-22T06:04:00.000-07:002008-07-22T06:04:00.000-07:00That first shot is SO creepy . . . which is a good...That first shot is SO creepy . . . which is a good thing in this case. And I love the purple backdrop on the second spider's portrait. Nicely done!Jeanne Damoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03367259764815174547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-73534145633722699392008-07-22T04:56:00.000-07:002008-07-22T04:56:00.000-07:00Whoa, creepy crawlies...Whoa, creepy crawlies...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11993523624097521042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-32143503496055076152008-07-22T04:14:00.000-07:002008-07-22T04:14:00.000-07:00Glad they're in your backyard and not mine! Thoug...Glad they're in your backyard and not mine! Though I suspect they are if I looked...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-47464628927043929922008-07-21T23:07:00.000-07:002008-07-21T23:07:00.000-07:00Yikes!!! You really need to put a warning in the ...Yikes!!! You really need to put a warning in the title before you post things like that. EEEEEK!!!!Karen Coutuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16063526613753692333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-30181616589508080902008-07-21T23:00:00.000-07:002008-07-21T23:00:00.000-07:00Great captures!That last little guy reminds me of ...Great captures!<BR/>That last little guy reminds me of a strange creature from Star Wars!<BR/><BR/>It's funny but I had a spider on my keyboard tonight. It was dark in the room except for the light from the CP when I saw him I turned on the overhead light and couldn't see it anywhere. I just knew it was down in my keyboard. It came crawling up under the 0. I never thought to grab my camera! True story.Carlettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11178161514195582965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-26821197572444143032008-07-21T22:55:00.000-07:002008-07-21T22:55:00.000-07:00Great shots, but ewwwww! Major ick factor going on...Great shots, but ewwwww! Major ick factor going on there.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-8246494036108857882008-07-21T22:45:00.000-07:002008-07-21T22:45:00.000-07:00OC prefers I not kill the spiders I find in the ho...OC prefers I not kill the spiders I find in the house, so if they'll cooperate and be still, I take them outside whenever I find them. I want you to know I just damn near tossed my laptop off the lanai. Your closeups are just a little too close, a little too crisp and a little too clear. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-38133790960845429732008-07-21T22:44:00.000-07:002008-07-21T22:44:00.000-07:00Great shots. But, I am so. not. a. fan. of spider...Great shots. But, I am so. not. a. fan. of spiders. They scare me.<BR/><BR/>However, I have become more brave regarding them now that I am a momma. :)karlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104801824445226420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-957230035339852622008-07-21T22:23:00.000-07:002008-07-21T22:23:00.000-07:00Eeeewwwww.... Cool shots.Eeeewwwww.... Cool shots.Ravenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04996538460071167819noreply@blogger.com