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Demise of a Spider
Lens: Sigma 105mm Macro Camera: Pentax K-5 Photo Location: Perth 
Posted By: eaglem, 03-24-2011, 04:48 AM

Don't know what she died of but found her dead today.



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Another look


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.... we always see a spider being the predator, but seeing it like this, dead, is natures' irony... captured well by you... dave m
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Thanks Dave, I kind of got used to this spider being around and it was sad to see her die.

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That's just plain sad....it was one of my favorite spiders. Not to worry! I have plenty of spares and can send you a new one.......
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I wonder what Customs would say??????
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Maybe spiders get old? What would be a long life for a spider?? I love the crisp image of the spider and the bokeh in both shots.

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Thank you for the comment tessfully, glad you liked the shots.
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nice farewell shots. spiders job was done
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Thanks Scott. That was a good Epitaph!
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