Golden Spider on Ridge at Twilight in on a wind-scoured ridge in Western Australia

Golden Spider on Ridge at Twilight

by Jamie McKay

Steel-blue ambient light washes the wind-scoured ridge of Western Australia, illuminating a golden silk orb weaver spider perched high on its web. The arachnid hangs suspended against a deep indigo twilight sky, its legs gripping fine threads that vibrate slightly in the dry air. Dust hangs low above the scrubby ground, catching the fading light in a hazy, particulate layer. The spider remains motionless, an alert figure of untamed tension amidst the vast, empty landscape. Below, the rough textures of dry grasses and scattered stones define the ridge's edge, while the delicate, geometric precision of the web contrasts with the rugged terrain. One gossamer strand catches the last ambient glow near the spider's abdomen.

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Camera Canon EOS 77D*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS 77D photos, grab one online.
Lens 28-70mm f/2.8
Focal Length 32mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 200
Film processed in Darktable
Location on a wind-scoured ridge in Western Australia
Date 2019-03-12
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates -25.3074, 133.7140
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