July 1, 2016

Damsel in Distress


In the garden I found an orchard spider hanging from its web.


It's a colorful spider, quite beautiful...if you happen to like spiders.

But what's that in the distance?


It's a damselfly waiting to become dinner.

Lucky for this damsel in distress, I was curious enough to touch it to see if it was alive. It grabbed my finger immediately and freed itself from the web.

I didn't know whether to be happy for the damselfly or sad for the spider, because I like them both.

8 comments:

  1. I'm not a fan of spiders I find in the house, but they're okay living outside.

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    1. Good. I'm glad I didn't creep you out with this one. ;)

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  2. Tho I do love seeing spiders and their webs, I have to say I'm very happy the damselfly got away :)

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    1. It was a happy ending for the damselfly, but not so much for the spider. I'm sure he'll be able to catch something else in his web...

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  3. Oh wow...this is amazing! I think I'm happy you rescued her...at least for a little while. I would have never imagined something her size becoming lunch or dinner. Great captures!

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    1. I was surprised, too. That would be a big meal for such a little spider.

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  4. Your photography!
    And I think I like how this Nature Episode turned out.
    It's rough out there, on all sides...

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    1. Thanks so much, Natalie! Deep down, I think I side with the damselfly, too.

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