A Yellow Crab Spider

jaharris1001 · Post by **jaharris1001** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 6:14 pm

it was rather windy today and this little fella was blowin around quite a bit, I havent seen that many Yellow Crab spiders here, this was somewhat of a treat

Ken Ramos · Post by **Ken Ramos** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:17 pm

Seems I read somewhere that Crab spiders, like some lizards and frogs, can change color to match their surroundings. Insects and spiders have not made much, if any, of an appearance around here just yet. I know that the spiders are lying in wait.

However I did spot my first Carolina Anole out sunning itself on an old tire out back of the house. Nice colorful shots here Jim, well done, especially the last one.

rjlittlefield · Post by **rjlittlefield** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:23 pm

Very nice! For a small spider on a windy day, these are keepers for sure.

I agree with Ken, that last one is a treat! Something about the composition and sharpness and background, just fits together great.

--Rik

jaharris1001 · Post by **jaharris1001** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 8:27 pm

Thanks Ken and rj,, Ken, I wasnt aware that these spiders had that ability to change colors like that, thats very interesting

it seems that every week is getting a little bit better down here in Florida,, the rest of the nation will be coming around soon,, spring is coming

Danny · Post by **Danny** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 10:23 pm

Aww heck yeah, that last shot is bang on, although I like the comp of the first. Nice shooting again Jim. Your work is great to see.

All the best and yep, very nice

Danny.

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:29 am

Very Nice Jim. He looks like he is ready to find some food for the day. His table is all set.

jaharris1001 · Post by **jaharris1001** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:33 am

Thanks alot Danny and Doug,, yes,, this guy was waiting for a meal,, there was a little fly flying around, I thought he and I both were gonna get lucky

Thanks for commenting guys

Roy Patience · Post by **Roy Patience** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 11:48 pm

Jim,

The third one is my favorite, I like the sharpness of the spider contrasting against the soft background. The structure of the center of the flower is one of my favorite subjects. I hope my Gazannias start blooming soon – they attract the bees.

I grew up not far from Deltona in Crescent City.

Roy

Cyclops · Post by **Cyclops** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 9:22 am

Fabulous looking spider, will have to look out for some when spring gerts here(its sunny but bitterly cold today)

jaharris1001 · Post by **jaharris1001** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 5:19 pm

Roy Patience wrote:Jim,

The third one is my favorite, I like the sharpness of the spider contrasting against the soft background. The structure of the center of the flower is one of my favorite subjects. I hope my Gazannias start blooming soon – they attract the bees.

I grew up not far from Deltona in Crescent City.

Roy

Thanks Roy, the third is also my favorite too,, I know where Crescent City is,, quite a change out there where you are now in California huh

jaharris1001 · Post by **jaharris1001** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 5:20 pm

Cyclops wrote:Fabulous looking spider, will have to look out for some when spring gerts here(its sunny but bitterly cold today)

Thanks for commenting

I love these little guys, how they hold the attack pose for so long,, very cool looking predators,, hope it warms up there soon for ya