Araneus diadematus

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Araneus diadematus (Family: Araneidae; common name: European garden spider)

The European garden spider, also known as diadem spider or cross spider is a a widespread orb-weaver spider in Europe and America. The colour of individuals differs (ranging from light yellow to dark grey). Members of the species living in Europe are distinguishable by five or more large white dots forming a cross on their back.
Larger females built the webs and lie, head down, waiting for their prey. The prey is wrapped in silk prior to being eaten. Orb weavers spin a new web each morning as they tend to eat their web at the end of each day.

Photos by Mahi Goula and George Parchas

Shooting Data:

1. Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Lens: Canon EF 180mmf/3.5L USM Macro 1:1
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Shutter speed - aperture: 1/250 sec - f/13, Manual mode
Flash: Canon 580EX II
Image: NEF edited in Photoshop CS4, levels adjusted, sharpening added saved as JPEG and resized.

2. Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Lens: Canon EF 180mmf/3.5L USM Macro 1:1
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Shutter speed - aperture: 1/60 sec - f/13, Manual mode
Flash: Canon 580EX II
Image: NEF edited in Photoshop CS4, levels adjusted, sharpening added saved as JPEG and resized.

3. Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Lens: Canon EF 180mmf/3.5L USM Macro 1:1
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Shutter speed - aperture: 1/60 sec - f/13, Manual mode
Flash: Canon 580EX II
Image: NEF edited in Photoshop CS4, levels adjusted, sharpening added saved as JPEG and resized.

4.  Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Lens: Canon EF 180mmf/3.5L USM Macro 1:1
Sensitivity: ISO 100
Shutter speed - aperture: 1/250 sec - f/13, Manual mode
Flash: Canon 580EX II
Image: NEF edited in Photoshop CS4, levels adjusted, sharpening added saved as JPEG and resized.

 

 

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