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Published: 2010-06-05 16:05:04 +0000 UTC; Views: 49996; Favourites: 2771; Downloads: 0
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Little zebra spider (Salticus scenicus) not entirely sure if i was serious about the model contract.
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Setup: Nikon D90 // Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG // Diffused Popup-Flash // taken handheld
OMGDD!! I don't know what to say! Thank you SO much for the DD, !!
- And many thanks for all the 
's and comments!P.S. For the people who like jumping spiders: Of course i have a few more of them in my gallery and i highly recommend checking out the gallery of ~Metkan who has a plenitude of marvellous jumping spider photos.
Please note that this image is NOT a stock image! Images are © B. Balewski. You may not use or republish any of my images in any way without written consent from the artist. All Rights Reserved.
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Comments: 1483
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God that thing is so cute it should be illegal.
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I already favd and ran, but I just wanted to say, this picture has changed the way I look at spiders.
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omg this is amazing made my day so much better thanks for that
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Aaaaaaw~!
Cute as a kitten and just as fuzzy.
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I dont either but I still refrain from being rude
about the artists work. creepy as spiders may be I
find this picture interesting.
The tip of the head showing an emotion most of us
may not think a spider can do, creepy as they are
Spiders I find DO have a sense of beauty to them
few creatures can be as deadly yet beautiful at the
same time.
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Sure, if you say so.
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It looks like he's saying come at me bro XD. Such a cool little guy.
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Ok, I don't even like spiders.
But this is just fucking adorable. Seriously.
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I love this! It's so cute and characterful. 
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oh god I hate most other spiders but I love jumping spiders D:
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Awww, I didn't thought I could find a spider cute, but this one does look cute.
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I want to scrath it behind the ears...'cept it don't have any.
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Spiders I normally find creepy this one not so much XD
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Wonderfull picture
In case you wondered, it's calculating the odds of trying to EAT you .... !
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(following text source : [link] )
BINOCULAR VISION : The most distinctive feature of these spiders is their two very large eyes, which is typical for jumping spiders. Although they have eight eyes, the two at the front are the largest and give them excellent binocular vision that they use to locate and stalk their prey.
DEADLY HUNTERS : They have been observed taking on prey items up to 3 times the length of the spider. It uses its large eyes to locate prey and its jumping ability to pounce and capture it. They move slowly towards their prey until they are close enough to pounce on top of their victim, and their hunting behaviour has been described as cat-like. Using their acute eyesight, they are able to accurately judge the distances they need to jump.
JUMPING VELOCITY : The mean jumping velocity is estimated to be around 0.7 m/s (2.4 ft/s)[>2.500 km/h (>1.500 mph)]
AWARENESS : Zebra spiders are often noted for their awareness of humans. Upon noticing someone observing them, they can be seen raising their head, and usually change behavior (hence with salticus scenius, a theathral jump).
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Not sure if serious... but definitely gravid! She's a cutie!
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I'm scared to death of spiders.
And that is just adorable.
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Oh wow...normally I hate spiders, but that's adorable!
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Maybe the spider is thinking about how to eat you, haha! cool photo!!!!
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It seems all of these Salticidae (Jumping spiders) are calm and curious like this. I found one and it was just as playful with my flash and camera.. strange.
ANYWAY
Awesome photo, love it :]
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B'aaaw! I hate spiders! But if this came up to me all shy like, giggled and blushed... I would be it's best friend.
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Aw, so cute! This makes me like spiders a little more.
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Wow... How did you manage to take this picture? It's very good
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Hello 
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Hello, not at all about late answer
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jumping spiders are the only ones that don't completely freak me out and send me screaming. in other words, this is adorable!
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Not a spider fan as it happens, but it is however very interesting! I'm really glad that some creativty isn't being lost here at DA. Good job!
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