Watchful Eye

I was busy shooting a couple of buckeye butterflies having sex

yesterday and I couldn't figure out why Amber was so making so much

noise next to me, since she knows the routine of keeping still while

I'm shooting insects. I turned and shot this.

Oh my god.

Nice looking tarantula and awesome dog... a good watch dog...

Thanks, Dennis. Here's the full frame shot I took of it a couple of minutes later. I don't think tarantulas jump. Nonetheless, I was a little uncomfortable with my face so close to him.

This is a seriously good shot.

This is a great shot not so much for it's aesthetics, but for it's story telling value. Great that you were able to juxtapose the watchful dog in the frame. Impressive series you've got going...

i guess i never thought about tarantulas just being out in the wild like that. they are always in plastic cages at the pet store or in movies. this gives me the creeps!

 

MKN