My Favorite Florida Spiders

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Golden-silk Orbweaver
Since moving to Florida, I've had the opportunity to see some pretty enormous spiders.  Golden-silk Orbweavers and Black and Yellow Argiopes are pretty large, and they're spectacular-looking as well. 

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Black and Yellow Argiope
Of course, not all our spiders are huge.  But whenever I have the chance to get close enough to them for photographs, I'm always struck by the beauty of these creatures. I know spiders freak some people out, but when you have the chance to look at them carefully, they really are a wonder to behold.

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Red-femured Spotted Orbweaver
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Crablike Spiny Orbweaver
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Leucauge Argyra

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  1. I love that first shot. What lens did you use?

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  2. Thanks! It was taken with a Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L

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