These spiders are just fascinating. We usually have one or more weaving their gorgeous webs in the front bushes every Summer. Orb Web Weavers is what we call them. The boys have spent entire afternoons tossing ants into the center of the web just to watch the spider in action. Don't you love the way they put a "no fly zone" sign up by weaving an easily-seen white zigzag down the center of their webs? The insects don't get it, but the birds sure do.
I am playing around with the idea of getting a dedicated macro lens--you know, one of those lenses that does ONLY macros, and extreme macros, at that. Those creepy crawlies just keep calling my name! I want to count the hairs on the little stick-like legs, the facets in their incredible eyes, the...
Maybe another day. Hey, how long until Mother's Day--oops, too late. What about Labor Day--I labor, I work hard, I don't think that one will float. Oh, well, Christmas will be here before you know it!
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