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Photographer Jen van Wijn  Jen van Wijn {Karma:24075}
Project #56 Wildlife and Insects Camera Model Olympus C770
Categories Candids
Humor
Film Format Digital JPEG
Portfolio Lens fixed
Uploaded 3/15/2008 Film / Memory Type XD 265 MB
    ISO / Film Speed
Views 948 Shutter
Favorites Aperture f/
Critiques 29 Rating
6.72
/ 9 Ratings
Location City -  Palemeu
State -  MIDDLE OF NOWHERE
Country - Suriname   Suriname
About The term "Tarantula" refers to about 300 species of spiders some of which can weigh 2 to 3ounces and have a 10-inch leg span. Most Tarantulas are sluggish, and will not bite unless provoked. However, the bites of Tarantulas can be quite painful since the fangs are large and can pierce the skin of the victim.

Many Tarantulas have a dense covering of stinging hairs on the abdomen to protect them from enemies. These hairs can cause skin irritation for humans.Tarantulas may live for many years. Most species require 10 years to mature to adults. Females kept in captivity have been known to live more than 25 years and have survived on water alone for 2 1/2 years. Females continue to moult after reaching maturity and, therefore, are able to regenerate lost legs. Males live for only one year or less after maturity. A tarantula can be kept as a house pet. A terrarium (an empty aquarium) with a sandy bottom provides an ideal habitat. Tarantulas can be fed live crickets or other insects (Google)

This is the biggest spider I ever saw and hopefully not see again...just passing by to the toilet at night...wahhhh!! Can you see, even on my way there carrying my camera..just mad! Seemed like a nightmare, although they told me its more or less harmless..;))

Specially for John, Biljana and Nicole who love spiders too...grnzz;))
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There are 29 Comments in 1 Pages
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soul 21 soul 21   {K:27572} 3/18/2008
bellissima macro
perfetto il fuoco
perfetto il colore
complimenti
gennaro

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Jen van Wijn Jen van Wijn   {K:24075} 3/18/2008
Well, thank you dear Robbie, I didn't know before about John;) As I'm here only for some weeks right now.... Thanks for your sweet comment! And tell me what is your favourite subject;)) hugs Jen

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Robert Chin   {K:22282} 3/18/2008
....Specially for John,
So what`s new,everyone knows John 'LOVES' spiders!!
Excellent exposure Jen,very good colors and sharpness.
Take care
Robbie

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Jen van Wijn Jen van Wijn   {K:24075} 3/17/2008
No sorries here dear friend, You dont have to reply on everything and of course one pic is better then the other and also more interesting, I also think there are soooooo many good ones, I have to realise all the time which one I have to look for or not, hard work here:))) I know, I still have to reply on one of your questions, but I will....;)
Great to have talke about a new trip where will it be going to? Very very curious of course;)) I will be off with my daughter Charlotte to South Africa in June, can't wait to show her all the great places, although she is terrified of spiders, hope not to see those too much..loll But elephants and lions, seals at Waterfront, dolphins and whales, just the right time in July!! And what about this year, where will you go then?? lots of hugs and kiss Jenxx

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 3/17/2008
So sorry for my late reply dear Jen!!No such a big spider I didn't see on my trips...thanks God!!!But in Australia I saw some scary ones too but not as big as this one Jen!!Australia has a lot of scary spiders too and you don't if they are poisonous or not:((!
We were invited by friends yesterday,our friends where we traveled always together...and we made some new plans for the next year!!!LOL!!!
Have a nice day Jen,
Big hugs,Nicki

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Jen van Wijn Jen van Wijn   {K:24075} 3/17/2008
Nothing soft and sweet....look at her eyes!! Even those look like spitting fires, but then I know I did disturbe her.....;))

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Wolf Zorrito Wolf Zorrito   {K:78768} 3/17/2008
Ohhh, so soft and sweet ;-)

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Jen van Wijn Jen van Wijn   {K:24075} 3/16/2008
Hahaa...dear Ugo, I didnt ask him, or her most probably as the info tells me the men spiders die very soon:((( Tell me what is trovarmela, even the translater didn't know..loll;) And, no, not dancing there, just very quiet and still standing, had to take it out of hand as off to the toilet:))) Abbraccio back dear Ugoxx

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Jen van Wijn Jen van Wijn   {K:24075} 3/16/2008
Molto grazie cara Alida, tell me where you lived with them, weren't you afraid?? I know they dont attack you just like that, but to live in between them?? I wasn't very fond and happy to know they were just above my head..lolll You're much more brave then I am:))) hugs Jenxx

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Alida Yolanda Alida Yolanda   {K:11523} 3/16/2008
Dopo averse fatto la "Coiffeur" è pronta ad una serata di gala per Tarantule! Stupendo scatto mia cara Jen! Complimenti per il coraggio!
Conosco l'animaletto per aver vissuto 18 mesi tra di loro, con la ciabatta in mano per costringerle ad uscire fuori di casa mia!!!!!!!!!!! hahahaha 7+++++++++

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Ugo Rimoldi Ugo Rimoldi   {K:6232} 3/16/2008
Bella tarantula cara Jen, era uscita dal parruchiere?? Preferirei non trovarmela davanti, ne invitarla ad un giro di danza hehe! Un abbraccio. 7++++++
Ugo

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Riny Koopman Riny Koopman   {K:102911} 3/16/2008
Spiders are fascinating to observe and clever hunters... :)Good macro Jen,Fijne zondag,riny

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Jen van Wijn Jen van Wijn   {K:24075} 3/16/2008
Thanks for turning your head, look the creature in the eyes;) What you found in your shoes were frogs in the morning;) Also a different experience, but something you have to learn, first look!

Had many times I regret not to have taken my camera at night, but a flashlight is what I needed more mostly;) Jen

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AJ Miller AJ Miller   {K:49168} 3/15/2008
Yikes, not something you'd want to find in your shoes in the morning, although he does look kind of cute with all that fur.

Taking your camera to the toilet in the middle of the night? Well, you're either an incredibly dedicated photographer, were in fear of it being stolen, or were going down a road I don't wish to pursue...

Excellent shot. I found myself turning my head through 90 degrees to look at it.

AJ

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Arif Ertan Ersoy (aersoy) Arif Ertan Ersoy (aersoy)   {K:27380} 3/15/2008
no dear jen:)) it looks so soft and cute:)
have a great weekend!

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Jen van Wijn Jen van Wijn   {K:24075} 3/15/2008
The spider frightened??? I was, woowww...you don't have any idea;) What about putting it in your neck dear Keith??? I had seen one like this hight upon the roof in daytime, a black one, but all curled up, looks very very different I can assure you......:))

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Keith  Growden Keith  Growden   {K:29240} 3/15/2008
Oh. look at the terrified little thing. Like a frightened little kitty you big bully. Would liked to have seen a pic of your face when you saw it hehe. Excellent capture whoops shot Jen. Detail is awesome. 10/10 Hugs. Keith

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Jen van Wijn Jen van Wijn   {K:24075} 3/15/2008
Thank you so much dear Arif, hope i didnt scare you with this;)) Sometimes for me it works better to take shots like this spontaneously!
Be well and have a nice day! xxJen

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Arif Ertan Ersoy (aersoy) Arif Ertan Ersoy (aersoy)   {K:27380} 3/15/2008
very nice macro with great clarity , i love the details on this spider my dear jen!!!
very good work indeed!!
comliments,
take care , arif

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John Hatz John Hatz   {K:156973} 3/15/2008
hahaha.... thanks for your dedication Jen...
yea, I love them when they are not ON me, when they stay into there nests and when of course ignore me!!! hahaha... after that I am scared to death from them... EVEN they are very tiny they can make me run for my life!!!!
be well Jen!

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Jen van Wijn Jen van Wijn   {K:24075} 3/15/2008
Thx a lot dear! Well as you can see, its also dedicated to you..loll I know you love them!! I will search for the weight dear John, but I'm sure you could carry it..;) And no, i was very close, had to do this quick and clear, not many opportunities as they dissapear in daytime lucky enough...so now I need a little poem with it;))) xxJen

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Jen van Wijn Jen van Wijn   {K:24075} 3/15/2008
Lots of fear here...brrrr Don't laugh, this was terribly scary..;))) There was no electricity in the jungle, staying between the Indians, just an oillamp and if you have to go you have to go..then this was on my path, roots all over, you should have seen me..loll But curious as I was, womenlike, had to come close as far as I dared...;))

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John Hatz John Hatz   {K:156973} 3/15/2008
oh my GOD! well that is for sure! she asking that from you with a very strong way, oh God now THAT is a spider, lol... well about the size I must ask you to write it not as inches BUT as ...wheight hahahahaha... I bet she is a kilo!!! :-D
Amazing image, hope you was enouph away from her when you took that INCREADIBLE shot Jen... big congratulations...

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1301307 60 1301307 60   {K:44058} 3/15/2008
Oh, I thought you were fearless reading your about, I was in the impression that you are not afraid of this spider, then came the last portion and I had my laugh....
wow what a beauty, I must congratulate you, you still manage to take a great shot in spite of the situation.. you are a photographer..:) but really this is a wonderful composition, the lighting and the textures and of course the details.. oooh. great shot Jen!
regards..

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Jen van Wijn Jen van Wijn   {K:24075} 3/15/2008
Well, as you like spiders too, I put your name too on top dear Nicki, so you will never forget about this creature...loll
Thanks so much for your comment, I know I have to study much more on this side of photography, better in big..:)) But you must have seen some amazing spiders too in our beloved Africa or the caribbean? Not sure they have these...hmmmm
Enjoy your quiet Sunday, any plans to go out for? Hugs Jenxx

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Jen van Wijn Jen van Wijn   {K:24075} 3/15/2008
Feel so sorry for you, thank you for trusting dear Sid and being able to show us another fantastic shot! Thanks for your comment, its one of my few macro's, should try better on flowers, less harmless;)) Be well and strong, hugs Jen

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 3/15/2008
Oh...forgot to say thank you for your great and interesting explanation!!!

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 3/15/2008
WOOOOOOOOOWW...I hate spiders too but this shot is soooo very sharp and clear...just amazing Jen!!Wahhh...what a monster this is,but you captured him/her so very well.Great to see all the fine details and the face.I think I would be scared to death...no more going at the toilet at night...LOL!!!!!
Take good care on you!!
Have a nice Sunday,
Groetjes,Nicki
7++++++++++++

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Sid Banerjee   {K:3127} 3/15/2008
Uhhhh creepy, but the sharpness is great... Oh i replied to your quention about my absence in your email, and after a long delay posted one for you guys to see... hugs Sid

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