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8.12.2011

Throw out a thread . . .


Isn't it amazing? Throw out one thread, see where it lands, carry on from there and look what happens!



Many webs span gaps between objects which the spider could not cross by crawling. This is done by letting out a first fine adhesive thread to drift on the faintest breeze across a gap. When it sticks to a suitable surface at the far end, the spider will carefully walk along it and strengthen it with a second thread. This process is repeated until the thread is strong enough to support the rest of the web.


Credits to my seven-year-old grandson who spied this and shouted Grandma! you had better get over here right now and bring your camera!!



16 comments:

  1. mommy to manyAugust 12, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    i don't care for spiders...but these are very cool pictures!

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  2. Ashley SiskAugust 12, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    That's so cool - love how you've captured this spider web.

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  3. BuckeroomamaAugust 12, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    That is the most perfect spider web I've ever seen! Great captures.

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  4. TexWisGirlAugust 12, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    awesome! thanks to your grandson from your fans!

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  5. NancyAugust 12, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    That is a huge web, Barb. Would hate to walk into that monster by mistake. :)

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  6. OneAugust 12, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Fantastic shots! The web is so intricate. Must be a lot of work. As you can see, the spider in my garden just grab a fly. I don't even see a simple web.

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  7. tiarastantrumsAugust 12, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    WOW - super shot!

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  8. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Beautiful details of that spider web with the light shining on it!

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  9. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    I especially love the last one, it appears almost like an optical illusion!

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  10. TriciaAugust 12, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Wow, what a huge web! Did you see the spider too? Your photos look great...I love the light.

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  11. Nadege,August 12, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Well spotted by your grandson, I hope the spider was far away. Wonderfully captured against the light.

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  12. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentAugust 12, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Love the 4th photo and the rays of sunlight.

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  13. deb dutyAugust 13, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    This is amazing! The web is so perfectly made and your photos are stunning. Your grandson must have been excited to find it!

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  14. Lisa GordonAugust 13, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    These are such wonderful web shots!
    Beautifully seen and captured!

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  15. KimAugust 13, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Yes, kudos to your grandson. It helps having little spotters sometimes. ;)
    I love how you captured it from so many angles. My favorite is the one with sun flares. These are quite beautiful!

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  16. ShareandRememberAugust 14, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Wow, these are striking!

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