An Orb Weaver

[ScottH]

Thanks to eaglem for pointing out the name in caralan's spider thread.

Found this between my Lemon Tree and the neighbours house.
It was blowing in the wind, so was a tough shot.
Plus I had one foot wedge in the lemon tree and the other on the fence.
So I was happy that a couple came out.

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Date Taken: 2011-03-06 13:27:59
Camera Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Camera Model: NIKON D60
Lens: 55.0-200.0 mm f/4.0-5.6
Focal Length: 55 mm
Mode: Aperture-priority AE
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure Time: 0.004 sec (1/250)
ISO: 100


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Date Taken: 2011-03-06 13:28:42
Camera Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Camera Model: NIKON D60
Lens: 55.0-200.0 mm f/4.0-5.6
Focal Length: 200 mm
Mode: Aperture-priority AE
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure Time: 0.005 sec (1/200)
ISO: 100

[eaglem]

You did very well with both of these shots. The first shows just how big a web they make and the second a close up of the web maker. Doesn't look like he has much in the pantry as yet!!

[ScottH]

Thanks Bob.
The web was actually bigger, but you start to lose sight of the spider if I went any wider.
He had something to snack on as you can see, and a few other bit's and pieces in his web.

[ScottH]

There was an article in yesterdays Herald Sun, explaining about the huge number of insects, spiders and frogs.
Due to the amount of rain and humidity around, it has been a great breeding season for them all.