Jumping spider (with moth)

Great first pic and great series Karen

Thanks Ricardo!

Love it!!! A Masterpiece of Nature :)

Thanks Rick!

Great work on the macros! The action captured makes this even better!

Thank you Ursula!

the 3rd picture is a winner! :)
splendid + very scenic and dramatic spotting :)

Thank you Jacob! Sorry about the moth! :(

Beautiful series, Karen!

Devon, I have a macro converter that clips on my camera that allows me to take close ups. It means I have to get my camera to within about 4 or 5 inches of my subject though which can be challenging! Luckily jumping spiders rarely run away if they have caught prey - especially a substantial meal like this!

How did u get so close wow

Thanks Bill!

Very nice series KarenL

Thank you for you kind comments Sachin, Chime & Ann! Yes, I think the spider won - the moth was barely fluttering by the time I spotted it!
I love to find these little guys & I'm always excited to see them with prey because generally that means I will get a few decent pics - they usually seem prepared to "take me on" rather then risk losing a tasty meal!

Excellent series,

Great photography! Dramatic series! ... I guess the spider won...?

nice picture KarenL. looks like the little spider is having a big meal. ;)

And thank you too Kuheli!

Thank you Satyen, Jolly & Emily!

excellent..

Amazing!

Cool! Very nice series

Awesome first pic!