Originally posted by gmans 
Who said there was no spiders in NZ, don't tell me the walked across the ditch being water spiders.
It's a long walk from Ausie! No, plenty of spiders here, just not too many badly poisonous ones. We have a Katipo which is like a Black Widow spider, but seldom encountered. And, of course the White Tails which are an import from your part of the world, but most of the others are only mildly venomous, if at all.
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Originally posted by rrstuff This is a pretty spider. I can see how the dense 'fur' would keep the water away from respiratory system during diving.
Yes, you're right - They apparently breathe by trapping bubbles under the abdomen.
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Originally posted by bobD You did well considering your phobia....
(focal length from exif noted
...Focal Length 300.0mm (35mm equivalent:
450mm) )
Well, Bob, I was standing in the stream in my gumboots with my legs planted well apart. If said critter made a run for one of the gumboots I think the photo moment would have been spoiled. Luckily, it just sat there waiting for me to go away!
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Originally posted by phoenixvision seperate from the startling tight, intricate portrait of this creature...the simple, bold color composition makes for a beautiful photo....blow this one up....would make for a great living room centerpiece.......
Thank you! I've been thinking of having it printed to canvas.
