My home pet

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 9:35 am

Two weeks ago I got a new pet.

Actually this tiny (about ~ 2 mm) spider has found and chosen me.

He made his place on my desk plants and flowers. As luscious Hyacinth got into bloom it became his favorite location.

Camera model Olympus SP-320
Date/time 03.02.2007/15:30:20
Exposure time 1/30 s
F-number f/5.6
ISO 100
Focal length 8 mm

ISO 93

Well that's a nasty calculation!

Camera model Olympus SP-320
Date/time 03.02.2007/15:30:35
Exposure time 1/30 s
F-number f/5.6
ISO 93
Focal length 8 mm

ISO 75

What a clever camera!

Camera model Olympus SP-320
Date/time 03.02.2007/15:36:27
Exposure time 1/30 s
F-number f/5.6
ISO 75
Focal length 8 mm

Bruce Williams · Post by **Bruce Williams** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 4:32 pm

Very nice photos Nikola and a neat pet too

Has you given it a name yet

Bruce

Mike B in OKlahoma · Post by **Mike B in OKlahoma** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 6:42 pm

Now that guy is small! He has the disadvantage that he can't fetch your newspaper or slippers, though. But on the plus side, your home is guaranteed bug-free with him around. At least if the bugs are only a couple of millimeters long. He might make a tastey snack for larger bugs.

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 10:09 pm

Thanks guys!

His name is Grga (or Grgur). This name means Gregory in English (from the Latin Gregorius and from the late Greek name Gregorios meaning watchful).

Danny · Post by **Danny** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 2:22 am

These really are tiny and cute. Very well taken. Makes us appreciate what macro and closeup really see. Keep them coming, great shots IMO.

Danny.

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 9:52 am

Today I asked Grga politely if I may take his measurements. He said OK and here it is - 2 (two, Croatian: dva) mm from head to abdomen as I predicted.

I was curious what he is feeding on. After short examination of Hyacinth's flower base and bulb I found this little transparent creature what ever it is. I've picked it up with wet paper tissue and photographed. It is about 1/4 ~ 1/3 of Grga's size.

(last pic - highly cropped )

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 11:54 am

Gregory is a very cute little creature Nikola. Yes, a great pet because you do not have to feed or pickup after

We want a shot of him eating!!

Cyclops · Post by **Cyclops** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 2:05 pm

cool pics of a cool spider! Gregory eh, better hope hes a male...