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The Natural World - Page 12

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Camera used: Minolta Dynax 7.

Wasp spider - 43Kb
Wasp spider - Argiope bruenichii
Southern European species that has spread north into Germany and Holland and now found in a few localized areas in southern Britain.
Wasp spider - 41Kb
Wasp spider - Argiope bruenichii
The orb-like webs are placed low down in vegetation and posses zig-zag strengthening structures known as stabilamentum, clearly visible in this shot and others here.
Wasp spider - 49Kb
Wasp spider - Argiope bruenichii
Wasp spider - 48Kb
Wasp spider - Argiope bruenichii
Wasp spider - 51Kb
Wasp spider - Argiope bruenichii
Wasp spider - 46Kb
Wasp spider - Argiope bruenichii
The six pictures above were taken on Fuji Provia 100F and scanned using a Minolta Dimâge Scan Elite II.

Dynax 7 with 100mm Macro D and Macro Ring Flash 1200.

Wasp spider - 40Kb
Wasp spider - Argiope bruenichii
Wasp spider - 42Kb
Wasp spider - Argiope bruenichii
The two pictures above were taken on Fuji Provia 400F and scanned using a Minolta Dimâge Scan Elite II.

Minolta X700 and Vivitar 55mm macro, natural light with reflectors.

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