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Throw out a thread . . .

August 12, 2011 by Barb 17 Comments

Isn’t it amazing? Throw out one thread, see where it lands, carry on from there and look what happens!

Many webs span gaps between objects which the spider could not cross by crawling. This is done by letting out a first fine adhesive thread to drift on the faintest breeze across a gap. When it sticks to a suitable surface at the far end, the spider will carefully walk along it and strengthen it with a second thread. This process is repeated until the thread is strong enough to support the rest of the web.

Credits to my seven-year-old grandson who spied this and shouted Grandma! you had better get over here right now and bring your camera!!

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  1. mommy of Five says

    August 12, 2011 at 1:04 pm

    i don’t care for spiders…but these are very cool pictures!

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  2. Ashley Sisk says

    August 12, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    That’s so cool – love how you’ve captured this spider web.

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  3. Buckeroomama says

    August 12, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    That is the most perfect spider web I’ve ever seen! Great captures.

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  4. TexWisGirl says

    August 12, 2011 at 1:52 pm

    awesome! thanks to your grandson from your fans!

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  5. Nancy @ A Rural Journal says

    August 12, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    That is a huge web, Barb. Would hate to walk into that monster by mistake. :)

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  6. One says

    August 12, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    Fantastic shots! The web is so intricate. Must be a lot of work. As you can see, the spider in my garden just grab a fly. I don’t even see a simple web.

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  7. tiarastantrums says

    August 12, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    WOW – super shot!

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  8. amatterofhowyouseeit.com says

    August 12, 2011 at 6:21 pm

    Beautiful details of that spider web with the light shining on it!

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  9. Ewa says

    August 12, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    you have to say thank you to your Grandson to find such a great thing to photograph, kids are amazing:)

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  10. heathermlean says

    August 13, 2011 at 3:49 am

    I especially love the last one, it appears almost like an optical illusion!

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  11. A Rosy Note says

    August 13, 2011 at 3:56 am

    Wow, what a huge web! Did you see the spider too? Your photos look great…I love the light.

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  12. Nadege, says

    August 13, 2011 at 5:05 am

    Well spotted by your grandson, I hope the spider was far away. Wonderfully captured against the light.

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  13. Pieces of Sunshine says

    August 13, 2011 at 5:26 am

    Love the 4th photo and the rays of sunlight.

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  14. deb duty says

    August 13, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    This is amazing! The web is so perfectly made and your photos are stunning. Your grandson must have been excited to find it!

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  15. lisa says

    August 13, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    These are such wonderful web shots!
    Beautifully seen and captured!

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  16. Kim says

    August 13, 2011 at 7:17 pm

    Yes, kudos to your grandson. It helps having little spotters sometimes. ;)
    I love how you captured it from so many angles. My favorite is the one with sun flares. These are quite beautiful!

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  17. Stacy@{share and remember} says

    August 14, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    Wow, these are striking!

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