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it isn't pretty, but it sure is FINAL... · 04:37 PM

I don't often get this sort of shot of predator and prey together. That's a great way to end the day for the spider, but the fly certainly has a bad start to his evening....

It's a bit creepy, but in a way I am almost wondering if the fly said "DOH!" before being caught...

Cheers,
Marc

Stratman · 06-27-2007, 06:00 PM

That is an AWESOME shot !!! Gotta love nature eh? And hey, one less fly in the world !!

Tom Lusk · 06-27-2007, 06:20 PM

Well done, Marc. Tells a story- even though it's not one the fly would appreciate...

If we're seeing all, or even most, of the spider, that's one super-sized meal.

Alvin · 06-27-2007, 06:35 PM

Got your camera back already? That shot's an eye-popper! Not only did the fly get ambushed, but it received a massive "face-plant" as well

TheCubanSpy · 06-27-2007, 06:43 PM

Awesome shot - love the amount of detail and the shades of green.

codiac2600 · 06-27-2007, 06:48 PM

Amazing shot Marc! You have such a wonderful eye and that photographers 6th sense when it comes to finding a great shot.

**Marc Langille** · 06-27-2007, 06:49 PM

Originally posted by Stratman

That is an AWESOME shot !!! Gotta love nature eh? And hey, one less fly in the world !!

Originally posted by Tom Lusk

Well done, Marc. Tells a story- even though it's not one the fly would appreciate...

If we're seeing all, or even most, of the spider, that's one super-sized meal.

Thanks Guys! I didn't know what the problem was with that fly at first - had it's rear legs sticking up off the stem of the flower... then I saw his "neck massage" therapist...

**Marc Langille** · 06-27-2007, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by Alvin

Got your camera back already? That shot's an eye-popper! Not only did the fly get ambushed, but it received a massive "face-plant" as well

Not yet Alvin! This was the last weekend I shot with it I think. They received the camera on the 18th, called me on the 19th, and now it's coming back, 2-day shipping. General cleaning and calibration (per Codiac's post) included. I requested expedited service.

Yeah, I love the face plant too...

**Sailor** · 06-27-2007, 07:23 PM

Terrific photos, but I don't know bugs. Is the fly losing?

Jer

roentarre · 06-27-2007, 11:20 PM

Errrrrgh... The force of nature. A great capture for sure, Marc!

scott-devon · 06-28-2007, 04:45 AM

Excellent shot! What a great capture.

J.Scott · 06-28-2007, 05:10 AM

Originally posted by Sailor

Terrific photos, but I don't know bugs. Is the fly losing?

Jer

Ah ya - the spider isn't giving the fly a love nibble on the neck.

nycxaro · 06-28-2007, 08:58 PM

That's a really great shot. Perfect timing!

**Marc Langille** · 06-29-2007, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

Terrific photos, but I don't know bugs. Is the fly losing?

Jer

The fly has definitely lost...

Originally posted by roentarre

Errrrrgh... The force of nature. A great capture for sure, Marc!

LOL... I warned you, it isn't pretty...

Originally posted by scott-devon

Excellent shot! What a great capture.

Thanks! At first I couldn't understand why the fly's back legs were off the plant stem...

then I looked closer...

Originally posted by J.Scott

Ah ya - the spider isn't giving the fly a love nibble on the neck.

LOL... yes indeed.

Originally posted by nycxaro

That's a really great shot. Perfect timing!

Thanks!

Cheers,
Marc

borno · 06-29-2007, 03:50 PM

Nice macro! , I don't like flies--Go spider Go! It looks like he is sucking him dry, collapsing like an empty juicy-juice

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06-27-2007, 06:20 PM	#3
Tom Lusk Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 973	Nice! Well done, Marc. Tells a story- even though it's not one the fly would appreciate... If we're seeing all, or even most, of the spider, that's one super-sized meal.

06-27-2007, 06:49 PM	#7
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	thanks Originally posted by Stratman That is an AWESOME shot !!! Gotta love nature eh? And hey, one less fly in the world !! Originally posted by Tom Lusk Well done, Marc. Tells a story- even though it's not one the fly would appreciate... If we're seeing all, or even most, of the spider, that's one super-sized meal. Thanks Guys! I didn't know what the problem was with that fly at first - had it's rear legs sticking up off the stem of the flower... then I saw his "neck massage" therapist...

06-27-2007, 06:51 PM	#8
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	thanks Alvin... Originally posted by Alvin Got your camera back already? That shot's an eye-popper! Not only did the fly get ambushed, but it received a massive "face-plant" as well Not yet Alvin! This was the last weekend I shot with it I think. They received the camera on the 18th, called me on the 19th, and now it's coming back, 2-day shipping. General cleaning and calibration (per Codiac's post) included. I requested expedited service. Yeah, I love the face plant too...

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TheCubanSpy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 48	Awesome shot - love the amount of detail and the shades of green.

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scott-devon Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alberta Posts: 2,140	Excellent shot! What a great capture.

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J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675	Originally posted by Sailor Terrific photos, but I don't know bugs. Is the fly losing? Jer Ah ya - the spider isn't giving the fly a love nibble on the neck.

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nycxaro Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 95	That's a really great shot. Perfect timing!

06-29-2007, 03:21 PM	#14
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Terrific photos, but I don't know bugs. Is the fly losing? Jer The fly has definitely lost... Originally posted by roentarre Errrrrgh... The force of nature. A great capture for sure, Marc! LOL... I warned you, it isn't pretty... Originally posted by scott-devon Excellent shot! What a great capture. Thanks! At first I couldn't understand why the fly's back legs were off the plant stem... then I looked closer... Originally posted by J.Scott Ah ya - the spider isn't giving the fly a love nibble on the neck. LOL... yes indeed. Originally posted by nycxaro That's a really great shot. Perfect timing! Thanks! Cheers, Marc

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borno Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: md-usa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,580	Nice macro! , I don't like flies--Go spider Go! It looks like he is sucking him dry, collapsing like an empty juicy-juice

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