Orb Weaver Spider – UK

These are the most common in my garden in summer and autumn, once they web up somewhere I try and take great care to not disturb them. But now and again they are invisible – usually when I am concentrating on taking a picture and my focus is different, so they get disturbed a bit.

(c) K Wicks

Spider on the wall

The garden has been a bit sparse of late, but as Spring starts to come through and the sun hits more of the garden, things are stirring. This little spider was sat still on the wall clutching his kill, a rare moment where I can take my time and try and get a good shot. Hampered slightly by my garden planter being in the way!

But still I tried to get underneath as best I could to get a shot of the front eyes.

Then a little while after, he was scampering across the wall and stopped for me. I like to think he remembered the photo shoot and wanted another one 😉

(c) K Wicks

Jumping spider #1

Had a good little selection of things to photograph at the weekend in the garden. This little one was on the door frame before I even got outside and I managed to catch him on the run. I have some great shots from Spain and will post more as they are really cute when you get a moment to look at them. (unless spiders really aren’t your thing, then maybe not so cute).

(c) K Wicks