Laurie called me out to photograph this very large jumping spider that was hanging out on a deckchair’s cushion. We suspect she’s pregnant. She was difficult to photograph in the low light because she didn’t want to hold still. Although she did stop and stare into the lens a couple of times with a questioning look on her face.
Off Center & Not Even 
Fabulous! I’ve seen my crab spiders this year, but not the jumping spiders yet. This one is beautiful. Great pics.
Thanks! We’ve seen a lot of jumpers hanging around, but not as big as this one — she’s about 3 times the size of the ones we’ve been seeing.
awww She is big
… awesome pics Timothy
Thanks, Leyla!
Great shots but spiders reeeaaallly creep me out LOL 🙂
Thanks! You just need to get to know a few spiders. They are really interesting.
🙂 I just dont think a Im brave enough~
I don’t think it’s so much a matter of being brave. I believe it’s more a matter of taking an interest in observing them. If you have a macro lens, that’s a good way to start.
Good idea – that way I can keep a healthy distance 🙂
Now you’re catching on;)
LOL 🙂
Absolutely amazing!
Thanks!
That’s a beautiful spider, and a great shot!
Thanks! Did you see all five photos? One close up you can see she has horns. It makes her look a bit devilish;)
Ah! I do see the horns now. Those colorful parts on her face draw the attention.
Cutest. Spider. Evar! I love her puppy dog face. Jumping spiders are the best.
Wow!! Amazing photographs… a bit scary, maybe…
Thanks! The photos don’t make you want to kiss her green chelicerae (spider lips)?
wow i had a weird bug day too…….a huge australian beetle which i put in a secure holder which had about 60 baby scorpions on it….talk about creepy. the scoprions were attacking it i guess. fabulous shots you got of course!
I assume you are going to post picks? Sounds like a great photo opp there!
Great shots but eeeeeekkkkk! I hate spiders.
Thanks! Oh no! You need to give spiders a chance. They are great predators of all kinds of pests.
As long as they stay outside!
Gosh! The pics are beau… ah… great! But OMG I so detest spiders!!! They creep the life out of me! And am so amazed to see spider lovers here in the comment section! :-O
Thanks! I’ve always liked spiders. Our daughter is the one that got my wife to see that spiders are cool.
I had to close my eyes to look at these photos!!
Hmm! How can you look at them with your eyes closed? She’s really a lovely spider. I’ll bet your daughter has probably come across some amazing spiders in Africa.