Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
OMG! I would like to decline tooâ€"for my life's sake! This is an intriguing shot, very apt for the contest! You framed it well, and the light, shadows, colours, and composition worked well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2024

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2024

thanks seshadri for the good comments

Comment from orchidrn
A good photo of the tarantula spider, in the hand shows great perspective of size. Your hand is clear but I feel the spider is not quite as clear as he could be,

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2024

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2024

thanks michelle for the good comments

Comment from soulfeeder
This should have been a great entry for the Spider's contest. Great focus, lighting, and angle. The presentation is unique, it being in the hands. Great shot, Brian.

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2024

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2024

thanks Nieves for the good comments

Comment from Charlotte Morse
OMG I would have used the exact same excuse!! LOL
So I'm presuming that's not one of the dangerous spiders - But I thought tarantulas were dangerous?
Either way it makes a pretty scary photo. Well done for taking it and good luck in the contest.
Charlotte

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2024

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2024

thanks Charlotte for the good comments

Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
My wonderful grandchild had the opportunity to hold a tarantula. It was his favorite. On the other hand I would be running. Composition shades, tones colours and presentation is very well done. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2024

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2024

thanks Maureen for the good comments

Comment from alaskapat
Oh my goodness ! I would never hold this huge spider , I know there are people who keep them as pets . You have captured it well Brian and the hand works perfectly to give scale as to the size of the tarantula.
Well focused, clear image with correct exposure. Colors and tones appear true and natural. Well composed and presented!

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2024

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2024

thanks Pat for the good comments

Comment from Ray Gordon
Brian, You know what they say, " A spider in the hand is worth two in the bush". Personally I'll take the two in a bush. Makes a nice pet as long as you don't have to walk it. Ray

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2024

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2024

thanks Ray for the good comments yes thats why i take photos

reply by Ray Gordon on 19-Nov-2024

Thats right, the photographer doesn't have to touch the subject but gets the credit for the great capture. Ray