Comment from Dick Lee Shia
I really have an eye for potential winning photos!
I know this one is every inch a winner!
Creative concept. Innovative approach. Imaginative presentation. An artistic rendition. Monochromatic colors against a dark backdrop. Excellent details & features. Impressive subject & textures.
Thanks for sharing...

Congratulations!

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2017

Hi Dick, I originally posted this about 3 years ago, so I'm very happy you came upon it. This was just one of those lucky moments when my timing couldn't have been any better. Needless to say, I was SO HAPPY that I could capture it and show it here at Fanart. Too win the macro contest was pure joy. Thank you for your lovely review and Congratulations! I am honored!

Helvi :o)

reply by Dick Lee Shia on 05-Jan-2017

You're welcome, Helvi!

Comment from Zilyram
What an awesome capture timing is everything with a bit of luck. Love the contrasting black background makes the maple leaf and spider stand out well. Good focus and composition.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2014

Comment from julika
Thanks for the notes..Great story ! Wonderful image. Technically excellent shot and excellent post production work as well. The lighting is great as is the colour harmony in the image. Very beautiful composition- well thought through. Excellent!! Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2014

Comment from Sange
Holy Flippin' Itsy Bitsy Golden Spider! LOVE the black background and the stellar sharp focus and lighting on both the spider and the leaf!
Like that we can see some of the web as well. A fine shot with great camera techs!
BRAVO!

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Jan-2014

THe GREAT Sange saying MY image had great camera techs....Holy Flippin Miracle! I am SO honored by those words. Thank you So Much!

reply by Sange on 23-Jan-2014

hahha..Now if only I knew who you were? there is a way to find out..i will check now!
I am not GREAT.. I am just me.. I eat humble pie just as you do.

reply by Sange on 23-Jan-2014

HOLY Sweet you! You ROCKED this! I never would have guessed it was you Sweet Lady!
AWESOME!

reply by the author on 23-Jan-2014

Gosh-a- mighty! Who knew you were a detective too? LOL I'm a lady of many deguises.I'm glad I surprised you with my posting. Your review even means more now!
AND....YOU are a GREAT photographer in MY eyes and I couldn't mean that MORE sincerely!

reply by Sange on 23-Jan-2014

Thank you..Glad you feel that way..I was muted today by one I helped here. I gave a five rating and pointed out some things.
Not one for games or lying.. so whatever.

reply by the author on 23-Jan-2014

Just want you to know, I'd NEVER do that to you! I appreciate any help I can get!

reply by Sange on 23-Jan-2014

Tell me.. did the spider rebuild her web? if it is still there take some more shots!
And thanks Sweet lady..It offends me only because I helped them and instead of talking it out..they muted me like a five year old.

reply by the author on 23-Jan-2014

Wish I could take more shots, but I took that shot in 2010. JUst been waiting for the right time to show it. I do have another shot of the spider with the leaf from a slightly differeant angle. THink I'll post that in the future.
I was out today taking shots of ICE! It was about 12 degrees out. My camera felt more luke an ice cube than a camera, needless to say I didn't stay out long. I live in New England and we're in the midst of the Polar Vortex! Brrr

Sending you a cheer-up PM

reply by Sange on 23-Jan-2014

we are in that vortex too! But it is 38 outside and 57 inside! I am in thermals and a hat! and my Chihuahua is on a heating pad!
My camera fogged up when we were shooting at dawn. it was 30 degrees and I guess the view finder fogged from the heat of my face.
No where what you have but too cold for my blood!

reply by the author on 23-Jan-2014

I can SO picture that! LOL
I have a helpful hint for you if you haven't already tried it. My Father was a professional photographer and that's where this advice comes from. Keep your camera and lenses in a sealed bag until they have a chance to chill. It keeps the moisture out from the transistion from hot to cold or vice versa. Hope that helps!

Comment from JIRINA
5 stars for the picture and 5 stars for the story. Great capture of the spider, his body and legs. Good focus on the leaf with great colours.

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2014

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a wonderful shot of nature. You have timed it well. Light and shadowa and sharpness are very effective in creating a lovely capture. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2014

Comment from fritz7
Nice work. The photo has good composition, clarity, exposure and interest. The sharp focus aganist the dark background makes it especially. effective.

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2014

Comment from ramonafrances
The spider is the same color as the leaf it is attached to. How lucky your are. Love the detail, the creative balance, the simplicity of all of this.

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2014

Comment from soulfeeder
WOW! This looks like a Winner. Love the color contrast between the dark background and the gold spider and the autumn leaves. Love the clarity of those silky thread and their patterns, as well as the prominent veins of the leaf. Superb focus, showing the magnified version of the spiders legs and its hairy parts. Technical excellence, lighting, framing and presentation, high five.

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2014

Comment from VickileeS
This is a beautiful choice for this contest, in my opinion. The detail is incredible. The hairs on the legs and bits of web very nice. The spider being the same shades and colors as the leaf is amazing. I would say this was the catch of the day. The lighting and the black background perfect. Just read the story! Loved it! Thanks for sharing.

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 Comment Written 22-Jan-2014