Thursday, August 28, 2008

Midnight Snack

PhotoStory Friday
Hosted by Cecily and MamaGeek

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One afternoon I noticed this daddy longlegs on my flowers and wondered if the little red spots on its legs were eggs. I still am not sure about that, my son insists the red things are chiggers but we don’t have chiggers in Wisconsin.


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Later that same evening my son discovered him having his midnight snack. It’s kinda gross but kinda cool and I was transfixed watching him eat the dragonfly. (See the one red thing still on a leg?)


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Creepy, cool!


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Munch, munch, munch, dragonflies make good lunch. (If you’re a daddy longlegs)


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When I checked the next morning, only the wings remained.

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32 comments:

  1. AlexandriaAugust 28, 2008 at 4:01 PM

    Next time, lol, warn us that it's close ups of spiders lol.

    Despite being terrified of spiders, those are beautiful pictures and amazing shots.

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  2. MamaGeekAugust 28, 2008 at 4:02 PM

    Have I told you this week yet how much you rock? THIS WAS AWESOME!

    AWESOME.

    Awesome.

    You. Awesome.

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  3. Erica/TxgambitAugust 28, 2008 at 4:17 PM

    *shutter*

    I may never be the same. I don't do spiders. Almost all other bugs, spiders.... *shutter*

    Cool pics though! I really love the details.... *shutter*

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  4. IndraniAugust 28, 2008 at 4:25 PM

    Well done! Spider eating a dragonfly, I could have never witnessed this in nature. Thanks for sharing such detailed shots!

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  5. BethAugust 28, 2008 at 4:30 PM

    The detail in these shots is just amazing!

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  6. Sandcastle MommaAugust 28, 2008 at 4:48 PM

    I've heard that in some countries dragonflies are a delicacy.
    I'll bet if you ask the spider he'd say it tastes like chicken LOL

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  7. nikkipolaniAugust 28, 2008 at 4:54 PM

    Fantastic details, Lisa. The lighting on the daddy longlegs make him look like he's in a Food Network feature.

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  8. SharonAugust 28, 2008 at 5:33 PM

    These are great! I love bugs. People think I'm weird, but my dad used to take us out in the yard when we were kids and we'd find all the different bugs. He'd let us hold them and teach us all about them so we were never afraid of them. Bugs are cool!

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  9. scrappysueAugust 28, 2008 at 5:54 PM

    ah, the circle of life. it's a tough thing! how far away from the bugs are you? they are awesome pics

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  10. Tiaras & TantrumsAugust 28, 2008 at 5:57 PM

    (fricking) fantastic - You are fabulous and I want your camera! (and your skills)

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  11. DawnAugust 28, 2008 at 6:38 PM

    Okay, I was warm, but I just had a shiver. Those photos are really cool, but not subject matter I would like to look at every day, blown up to a 48' by 36' photo for the wall, but that's just me. Nightmare material, I say.

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  12. JuneAugust 28, 2008 at 11:45 PM

    Thanks for sharing...I think. :-) Seriously though, these are some terrific "gets"...

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  13. Camera GirlAugust 29, 2008 at 12:16 AM

    Great captures! You have very weird looking daddy long legs! Ours only come in grey or white lol

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  14. HeadGagglerAugust 29, 2008 at 1:24 AM

    WOWOWOW! Those were totally amazing. Man I love love macro. I need to figure out how to do that. You rock!

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  15. JientjeAugust 29, 2008 at 1:28 AM

    Wow, Lisa, I have never witnessed anything like this before, I doubt it if I'll ever will, if it was not for you!

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  16. StephanieAugust 29, 2008 at 2:02 AM

    What excellent photos! I clearly can tell I need a better camera!

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  17. iPostAugust 29, 2008 at 2:09 AM

    Freaky cool. I don't think they carry eggs on the outside of their body. Is it possible it is some sort of mites that have a symbiotic relationship with the daddy long legs?

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  18. ChasityAugust 29, 2008 at 2:29 AM

    I am placing a vote for the spider disclaimer, my skin is still crawling. Your awesome photos made my skin crawl, they were that good. Great PSF.

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  19. Following in My ShoesAugust 29, 2008 at 3:31 AM

    I don't know what kind of camera you have, but I'm in love with it!

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  20. Alisha @ Izzy N' EmmyAugust 29, 2008 at 4:04 AM

    *Drool* Awesome! Thanks for responding earlier...so I'll see you in Feb right??? *huge grin* *waves dollar bills*

    I have never seen a DLL up close. I thought they were just brown and well, dull. He is really pretty and well, full to say the least! Happy Friday!

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  21. KlausAugust 29, 2008 at 4:27 AM

    Excellent macro's - though these guys are somewhat creepy! ;)
    Well done, Lisa!
    Cheers, Klaus

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  22. SlickAugust 29, 2008 at 4:31 AM

    Geeeez Lisa, I want that camera!!

    Awesome shots, even the "gruesome" ones :)

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  23. MommyWizdomAugust 29, 2008 at 6:42 AM

    Yick, that was a little too nature-e for me. :-) But you take great shots, as always! Happy Friday!

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  24. killlashandraAugust 29, 2008 at 8:32 AM

    I totally agree with creepy cool! Those are some amazing spider close ups.

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  25. storytellerAugust 29, 2008 at 10:20 AM

    Very ‘kewl’ photo story here! Love your photos as always ;--)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  26. JettiedAugust 29, 2008 at 12:44 PM

    Oh my gosh!! I don't know how you get these shots! i wonder what that red thing is to!
    And just the wings left funny they must not taste good!!

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  27. SusanAugust 29, 2008 at 4:31 PM

    I am NOT a bug person, especially spiders, but I felt drawn to look at all of your shots because they were so incredible.

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  28. LindsayAugust 29, 2008 at 5:10 PM

    Wow - those are super cool yet super creepy pictures!

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  29. alisonAugust 30, 2008 at 4:54 AM

    very cool

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  30. Carrie KeiserAugust 30, 2008 at 5:58 AM

    I'm impressed with how close up you get these shots, but they gross me out! I'm So not a bug person!

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  31. LouiseAugust 31, 2008 at 6:37 AM

    Incredible photos. There are not words for how amazing this series is.

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  32. terianaAugust 31, 2008 at 2:10 PM

    People w/ high-powered macro lenses shouldn't be allowed to photograph spiders.

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