naross
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Description: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. At the bottom of my garden in Brisbane QLD Australia, I found this beautiful St. Andrew’s Cross spider. I called her Edna. This was a very difficult shot to take, particularly in macro.; the wind posed a problem, blowing her backwards and forwards in her web. This was one of the last photos I ever took of her because later the same evening she was taken from her web, I suspect by a bat. Old age must be making me soft because I almost cried.
To me, spiders have always been a very powerful spiritual omen, representing creation and industry, and also warning those who may be in danger of being caught up in the illusions of this world. They are quick to seize opportunities simply because they remain centred and exercise patience. A very powerful dream symbol and meditation, they are also great teachers, helping us to acknowledge and overcome our own irrational fears. Whether the spider weaves a web or not, they all carry the same energy. In numerology, they resonate to the number 8.
I will state for the record that I’ve always had a fear of spiders. It wasn’t until I took up macro photography that I saw them in a totally different light. Since then, my appreciation has grown into love. They are the most beautiful, shy and retiring creatures that deserve our admiration, not our fear. My fears were irrational and that is what my spider friends have taught me. For that I am grateful. However, some spider species are just nasty bastards so I steer clear of them! St. Andrew’s Cross spiders are totally cool :D
Photo taken with Canon IXUS 80 IS and edited with Lightzone. SIMPLICITY is my niche!
Posted by karenvm on November 24, 2012
These photos are really amazing - and the colors .... WOW!
Posted by naross on November 26, 2012
Spiders are awesome creatures!!! These ones in particular are really pretty with great colours and cool webs. Glad you like the pics, Karen, and cheers for all the stars too. Much appreciated :D
Posted by laurabroussard on June 29, 2012
Oh my god !!! This is supremely, superb !!!!!!
Posted by naross on June 30, 2012
Superb sums it up, Laura. She was a beautiful girl :D