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As Night Approaches

As Night Approaches

As night approaches, a tiny Tropical Orb Weaver hides in the grass awaiting nightfall where it can build its web and start catching hapless insects that venture...
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As night approaches, a tiny Tropical Orb Weaver hides in the grass awaiting nightfall where it can build its web and start catching hapless insects that venture too close. Its abdomen blends in nicely with the grass so predators have a hard time finding it while it sleeps.
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NIKON D5300

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settings

Aperture 0/1 ISO 100 Shutter 1/125 Focal Length 0/1

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upload_date

Oct, 2016

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90

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+4

Awards

Peer Award

Magnificent Capture

Superb Composition

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