Go out just when the sun begins to peek over the horizon or above the trees and there has been rain recently or the dew is thick and you’ll see evidence of industry putting that of Rumpelstiltskin to shame. Every ray of sun picks out another spider web, seemingly covered with glittering diamonds. Webs decorate the grass, span bushes and trees, lying close at hand and everywhere in the distance. A photographer’s paradise, every web beckons, inviting you to enjoy and share the story of its beauty, whether small or large.
I fall prey continuously, as surely trapped as any insect, pressing “Pause workout” on Map My Ride time after time, moving only a few feet until the next web presents itself. Finally, I move into my rapid walking pace…only to stop for “just one more” photo.
When I return the next day, the webs are invisible, gossamer threads hidden, until once more moisture descends.
Wow… very much detail captured here.
It was an amazing morning. So many webs, so little time! And I only had my iPhone with me so I couldn’t get good shots of the ones further away. 😦
janet
Dear Janet,
While I have no great love for spiders, their webs amaze me. Truly a testimony to the Creator. Lovely photo.
Shalom,
Rochelle
I so agree that they sing His praises…and eat bugs as well. But I’m with you on the rest. 🙂 Glad you enjoyed the photo and enjoy the fruits of your labors day!
janet
I enjoyed your description of one of the end of summer’s transformation: spider webs everywhere. Your capture is a glorious example. Happy Photo Challenge.
Just got back from the Labor Day parade, so instead of “Good morning”, I’ll just hope you’re having a great day. I missed my walk this morning, as we had to be at church at 7am to get ready, but it was a lovely morning anyway. No spider webs, though. 🙂
janet
Hi Janet, No one else in the blogosphere has this picture. WOW!
Great iPhone photography.
Thanks very much, Ruth. I’m always happy to hear that people love my photos. Thanks for dropping by today.
janet
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Love this! Looks lie a fairy trapped in the web! Happy Labor Day!
Happy Labor Day to you, too. Hope you’re doing well.
janet
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Stunning and what fun you had!
I have fun every time I go for a walk, Carol. Soul food for me.
janet
Intricate and beautiful.
Nadine, so good to see you. I hope all’s well with you. Thanks for sharing a bit of the day with me.
janet
Thanks, Janet. Yes, it’s been a while. So good to catch up with you again.
No finer embroidery ever made. (I’m going to have to show this around as an instruction sheet to the local spiders – they seem to be into whimsy with long sparse tightrope lines or creating those OMG – look it’s a leaf floating in mid air tricks.) Yours maybe closer to cold weather setting in, so they need to stock the larder.
Beautiful shot.
Thanks. I hope they appreciate your help. Must be a certain type of spider because lots of the webs in the park are the round ones and not this sort. But these are amazing, aren’t they? Spider macrame.
janet
Spider macrame is a wonderful description. Love the sheen on this amazing web.
Olga, those are hundreds of rain drops giving it that sheen. Beautiful, isn’t it?
janet
Certainly is!
Gorgeous. Mysterious Lacework gems.
Thanks. The number of spider webs I saw that day, and on other days, made my heart sing.
janet
Wonderful detail, love the beads of dew that outline the spider web.
It was a morning walk filled with beauty of this type, Charlie. Have a wonderful week.
janet
wow- this is a fabulous web and your photo really captured it well…. I would hate to run into the spider though…
Fortunately, I doubt the spider was proportionate, just industrious. It does give one pause, though.
janet
Incredible work of art from a talented spider. You have captured the details beautifully. 😎
Spiders do amazing work. 🙂
janet