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Penelope decided to wander around the enclosure and get used to her new legs. She is a gorgeous Royal Jumping Spider who is getting ready for mating season. I can't wait to see what all the babies are going to look like. Enclosures are ready and waiting. Babies next!

Getting ready to molt after one last feeding. Penelope here is very friendly but has recently grown short. A sign that she needs her alone time. I was right and she molted last night. Pictures to come!

OM Systems OM-5
60mm M.Zuiko lens
Raynox DCR-250
Godox V860III
AK Diffuser

This is a sick shot! Nicely done.

Female Royal Jumping spider.

#macro #macrophotography #insects #omsystems #olympus #natgeo #spiders #spider #bugs #wildlife @ak_diffuser @omsystem.cameras
OM Systems OM-5
60mm M.Zuiko lens
Raynox DCR-250
Godox V860III
AK Diffuser

Royal Jumping Spider hanging out in his web.



#macro #macrophotography #insects #omsystems #olympus #natgeo #spiders #spider #bugs #wildlife @ak_diffuser @omsystem.cameras
OM Systems OM-5
60mm M.Zuiko lens
Raynox DCR-250
Godox V860III
AK Diffuser

Female Royal Jumping Spider having lunch on a log, loving life.

OM-5
M.Zuiko 60mm
16mm extension tube
V860iii flash

Male Royal Jumping Spider cuddled up in his nest.

OM-5
M.Zuiko 60mm
16mm extension tube
V860iii flash

The sweetest little peek-a-boo from a Royal Jumping Spider

OM-5
M.Zuiko 60mm
16mm extension tube
V860iii flash

Royal Jumping Spider getting dazzled by an LED.

OM-5
M.Zuiko 60mm
16mm extension tube
V860iii flash

Some frost crystals on the leaves during the first settling in of winter. #macro #macrophotography #omsystems #olympus #natgeo #flowers #flower #wildlife @ak_diffuser @omsystem.cameras

Snack time for Penelope the Royal Jumping Spider #macro #macrophotography #insects #omsystems #olympus #natgeo #spiders #spider #bugs #wildlife @ak_diffuser @omsystem.cameras

As much as I love nature, I'm still a tech nerd at heart. #macro #macrophotography

Another night of glycerine bubbles. This one reminds me of the storm on Saturn. #macro #macrophotography #omsystems #olympus

Small lichen on some lava stone outside my place. When all the leaves fall off the trees, gotta look low and closely for subjects. #macro #macrophotography #omsystems #olympus #natgeo #flowers #flower #wildlife @ak_diffuser @omsystem.cameras

Huddled down during a cold brisk fall wind, I found this spider amongst the rocks. #macro #macrophotography #insects #omsystems #olympus #natgeo #spiders #spider #bugs #wildlife @ak_diffuser @omsystem.cameras

Penelope having a snack of crickets. Royal Jumping Spiders are something adorable and creepy. My favorite. #macro #macrophotography #insects #omsystems #olympus #natgeo #spiders #spider #bugs #wildlife @ak_diffuser @omsystem.cameras

This is Fenwick. Royal Jumping Spider badass and allround shy little dude. Still awesome. #macro #macrophotography #insects #omsystems #olympus #natgeo #spiders #spider #bugs #wildlife @ak_diffuser @omsystem.cameras

Thanks! I am really happy at how this one turned out. One of my favs.

Female Royal Jumping Spider. Say hello to Penelope. #macro #macrophotography #insects #omsystems #olympus #natgeo #spiders #spider #bugs #wildlife @ak_diffuser @omsystem.cameras

Collection of my favorite work from the last 4 months. Enjoy! #macro #macrophotography #wildlife #spiders #insects #om5 #60mm

Getting up close on bubbles can be absolutely beautiful

#macro #macrophotography #omsystems #olympus @ak_diffuser @omsystem.cameras

Snack time for a Woodlouse Spider.

#macro #macrophotography #insects #omsystems #olympus #natgeo #spiders #spider #bugs #wildlife @ak_diffuser @omsystem.cameras

Guess what this is! I will give hints with each comment.

#macro #macrophotography #omsystems #olympus @ak_diffuser @omsystem.cameras

Pure Green Augochlora I found in the wood pile outside at 5 am.

#macro #macrophotography #insects #omsystems #olympus #natgeo #insects #insect #bugs #wildlife @ak_diffuser @omsystem.cameras

Woodlouse Spider staring into your soul...waiting for a snack.

#macro #macrophotography #insects #omsystems #olympus #natgeo #spiders #spider #bugs #wildlife @ak_diffuser @omsystem.cameras

The last wasp I found in the garden for the season

#macro #macrophotography #insects #omsystems #olympus #natgeo #insects #insect #bugs #wildlife @ak_diffuser @omsystem.cameras

Woodlouse spider with their hand on a drop line sitting there waiting for prey. I call this one "The Hand of Levi" after my good buddy.
#macro #macrophotography #insects #omsystems #olympus #natgeo #spiders #spider #bugs #wildlife @ak_diffuser @omsystem.cameras

Glycerin bubbles can do all sorts of incredible color dances #macro #macrophotography #omsystems #olympus @ak_diffuser @omsystem.cameras

I saw the follow and, given the profile name, thought you may be a fellow photographer of the wilds. Come to find out you've already unleashed a beast at the gym!! Get at it!!

Thanks! :)