Frosty Spiders Webs

IPClark · December 8, 2010

It's been a while since I've been on Dgrin. Been very busy over the last few months and photography has very regrettably taken a back burner

.. however I have managed to get the chance here and there. Here's a couple of frosty spiders webs. Pity I couldn't find an undamaged one.

Ps. Nice to see the quality in Holy Macro is just as high as it usually is and I hope you are all well

FL: 50mm, 1/160th @F4.5, ISO 100 -1.00 exp comp.

FL: 50mm, 1/400th @ F3.5 ISO 100 -1.67 exp comp.

Lord Vetinari · December 9, 2010

Wonderful captures Ian - good to see you posting

I have still never found a frosted web like this.
Brian V.

IPClark · December 9, 2010

Hi Brian,

Thank you for your compliment

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I must admit, it's the first time I've seen one. I looked out into our garden and saw what appeared to be laces draping all over the place. On the fence, my little'uns swing, the rotary washing line and the shrubs. This was the best one I could find though. They were surprisingly tough. Knowing the occupant wouldn't be returning, I tweaked a strand on one of the less complete webs and it didn't snap in the slightest. I thought it might break easily but it still remained supple and even the frost didn't drop.

micknewton · December 10, 2010

IPClark wrote: »

They were surprisingly tough. Knowing the occupant wouldn't be returning, I tweaked a strand on one of the less complete webs and it didn't snap in the slightest. I thought it might break easily but it still remained supple and even the frost didn't drop.

That spider silk is some amazing stuff.

Wonderful shots, Ian!