Macro Daddy longlegs

Daddy longlegs · 08:31 AM

These guys are weird enough at a distance, but they really seem alien close-up.

Adam · 10-03-2010, 12:15 PM

Fantastic shot (just watch those ugly edges, though!).

fotaki · 10-03-2010, 12:18 PM

That's not like the 'Daddy Longlegs' I'm familiar with in the UK and here in Greece but nevertheless it's a heck of a monster close up. Areally great macro, well done.

digadv · 10-03-2010, 05:52 PM

Like the shot, dislike the bug. The ones I remember growing up were darker, nearly black.

**WPRESTO** · 10-04-2010, 08:35 AM

Thanks to all for comments.

fotaki & digadv: No surprise that arachnids you know as "daddy longlegs" are different. That's why scientists prefer technical genus/species names. I wonder how many different flowers are called "Indian paintbrush" across the USA. Also, the American bird called a "robin" is totally different from the British bird with the same name.

**dcmsox2004** · 10-04-2010, 09:04 AM

superb capture.... great detail.... dave m

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10-03-2010, 12:15 PM	#2
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10-03-2010, 12:18 PM	#3
fotaki Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Greece and UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 309	That's not like the 'Daddy Longlegs' I'm familiar with in the UK and here in Greece but nevertheless it's a heck of a monster close up. Areally great macro, well done.

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digadv Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 52	Like the shot, dislike the bug. The ones I remember growing up were darker, nearly black.

10-04-2010, 08:35 AM	#5
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104 Original Poster	Thanks to all for comments. fotaki & digadv: No surprise that arachnids you know as "daddy longlegs" are different. That's why scientists prefer technical genus/species names. I wonder how many different flowers are called "Indian paintbrush" across the USA. Also, the American bird called a "robin" is totally different from the British bird with the same name.

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dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	superb capture.... great detail.... dave m