by David Clarke | Jul 29, 2016 | Flowers, Insects & Spiders, Italy
This male White Death Crab Spider (far smaller than the female – check the image of two days ago) is a master of camouflage. Look how close the colour of the legs and cephalothorax are to the lavender stalks. He was considerably smaller too than the bees buzzing around the lavender, but he had every intention of lunching on one.
Canon EOS 100D with Canon 70-200mm F4 L IS lens with Canon 25mm tube ISO400 1/640 at f/8
by David Clarke | Jul 28, 2016 | Flowers, Insects & Spiders, Italy
An enthusiastic Swallowtail enjoying the lavender.
Canon EOS 100D with Canon 70-200mm f/4 lens and Canon 25mm tube ISO400 1/100 at f/11
by David Clarke | Jul 27, 2016 | Insects & Spiders, Italy
Another shot of a White Death Crab Spider showing great dexterity in juggling her lunch
Canon EOS 100D with Canon 70-200mm f/4 lens and Canon 25mm tube ISO400 1/100 at f/8
by David Clarke | Jul 26, 2016 | Italy, People, Places
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by David Clarke | Jul 25, 2016 | Birds, Italy
One of a pair of buzzards (hawks in the US, poiana in Italy) that swoop, glide, soar and hunt over and around us in Le Gupole. They call to each other frequently. wingspan is 113-128cm.
Canon G3X ISO400 1/1250 at f/8 220mm (600mm equiv)
by David Clarke | Jul 24, 2016 | Insects & Spiders, Italy
All wrapped up and ready to roll. This spider has his day’s food all sorted.
Canon EOS100D with Canon 70-200mm F/4 L IS lens with Canon 25mm tube. ISO800 1/125 at f/8