Saturday, 19th November 2011
Salticid in Red
by Simon Joubert
I found this curious little salticid spider sitting in a red flower in the Botanical gardens in Durban. They are such photogenic little creatures and in the red this little one was superb.
Simon Joubert
Simon is a civil engineer and natural history photographer based in Howick KwaZulu-Natal.
Website: www.afromacro.co.za
Salticid in Red by Simon Joubert was photo of the day on Saturday, 19th November 2011. It is tagged Macro, Spider. You can leave a comment below.
20 Comments
Suzie
I love pictures that make spiders look cute. Great job!
Jenny Robinson
“Superb” is the word I was looking for to describe this Photo. Beautiful composition. You couldn’t have found a better background for this little guy. He looks cuddly enough to give him a hug.
Bill Kenny
Amazing color, composition and contrast. A most interesting perspective to admire, safely, beautiful ferocity. Thanks for sharing!
leeanne
makes you want to take him home and adopt him….
Bill McFall
Fantastic image Simon. Bravo!
Lighthouse
beautiful shot-well done Simon.Greetings from Germany…
Gregg Darling
Great shot Simon.
Aloke Sahu
I love salticids! The flower adds a beautiful contrast
. Beautiful image Simon!
Pauline Jones
It’s nice to find other people that actually like spiders; I would love to paint this one.
Rajib Singha
Wonderful macro!
Simon Joubert
Thank you everyone for the compliments. I am very glad that the picture pleases you as it does me. Pauline you are welcome to paint it just mail me a copy of the finished product. I would love to see it.
deb
great shot. Thanks!
Helen Findlay
Ab fab!!
Walter LIttle
Beautiful picture! If you put a little derby on the spider’s head, it would look just like “Cousin It” from the Addams Family.
John Summers
Thats my kind of closeup & shot. You need care, patience and a good eye.Most spiders in Ireland have eight eyes.Lovely to see such a different one.Might be scary to some,but beautiful. Thanks,Simon. I know that Pauline (my daughter) will do a good job.
simon joubert
Thanks all, John, out SA spiders also have eight, just a few are smaller and placed on the side of the head. I have seen Paulines site and I hope that she does paint this little one (only 8mmlong!!) and shows me the final product!!.. Have a great day
Simon
Ginger Sanders
Way to make a spider look adorable.
Laura Milholland
Fabulous macro, Simon! If a spider face can be cute, this one sure is.
The beautiful color of the red is such a perfect setting. Congratulations.
Tanisha
Wow. The spider looks so cute! And the flower really makes it stand out…
Kimberly Gould
This is great! I’m not a fan of spiders – but this little guy is cute