Spider Warning..!! Move along if you don't like them........

Awesome (and a bit scary) close-up with stunning details !!
Pleasant and safe weekend.

just the right focus, scary but wonderful!!
Have a great weekend, Keith!

beau spécimen pris de prés
De son nom international : Steatoda nobilis
C'est une espèce introduite , dont la morsure peut être embêtante , mais comme l'explique Keith , il faut les laisser tranquille

eine sehr schöne Spinne optimal abgelichtet Keith

This spider has an interesting history: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steatoda_nobilis Native to the Canary Islands, now spreading to several other continents.

Great close-up photo, Keith.

Thanks for the extra info Ronald. They seem to be gaining a foothold in this country and they're worrying some people.........and of course the media are exaggerating the facts about them!

A very beautiful and wonderfully photographed spider
Excellent macro, Keith
Thanks also for the information!

Schitterende opname, Keith.
Hartelijke groeten, Frans.

Die Spinne wirkt in ihrer Pose sehr bedrohlich, auch deshalb, weil sie in dieser Aufnahme übergroß und in phantastischen Details abgebildet ist. Eine exzellente Aufnahme, Keith!

GORGEOUS!!!!! I love the details of this beautiful spider, and I'm delighted that you could get it into a place for a proper angle! Thanks for the information about it too, you know how fascinated I am with arachnids. Brings to mind a guest in the house...a couple of days ago, I noticed a black speck on the wall. Figuring what it was I leaned close and squeaked in happiness as it turned around and stared up at me--"Oh how I love you, little jumping spider!" Leaving it to continue its patrol, I would see it making its way down the hallway over the next couple of hours. Then, just before bed I was in our bathroom when I noticed a black speck near the floor, sitting on a baseboard. Not sure, I reached down with a gentle finger and lightly touched the speck...the speck turned and backed away, eliciting a gleeful giggle from me. "My little friend! I hope you've found some tasty meals!" At that I turned the light off and left it to a nocturnal hunt. Haven't seen it since but keep hoping for another gander! :)

Glad you like this one Janet.

I love Jumping Spiders........I quite often find them on the walls of my gardens shed. I've taken a few pics of them, but I've never got one I was really happy with.

Merci pour l'info une photo très réussi bon dimanche

A superb closeup.

Note Widow misspelled in the text as Wider. Delete this when you read Colin

Well spotted Colin...........now sorted, thank you.

Looks pretty deadly at this closeness and magnification. A great macro shot from you keith. Well done.

Stay safe. Herb

Cheers Herb. They're an invasive species in this country and becoming more common!

I don't like them Keith but I am quite happy to look at your picture, as it won't move!
Good research! I hope it stays comfortably outside, back between the bricks ;-)

I have to admit, it is a good shot though!

I tried to warn you this time Rosa :-))) Glad you like it though. The original one has disappeared now, but I found two smaller ones this morning. They prefer the outdoors though, which is reassuring :-)

Cette jeune fille est impressionnante (On imagine toujours que ces animaux sont des femelles mais comme tu écris,ça reste une question) La macro est magnifique

haha voor je poseren
het is familie van de zwarte weduwe ,,,waarvan de beet dodelijk kan zijn
zij leeft in warmere gebieden --middellandse zee gebied
de mannetjes zijn veel kleiner dan vrouwtjes
Mooie Foto Keith

Thank you all for your kind an generous comments. These spiders are an invasive species in this country, but are becoming more commonplace each year. I have seen at least 3 in my garden this year (including this one). Despite what you see in the media, they are generally harmless unless you annoy them.........a bit like me really..!!

Absolutely creepy. I feel apprehensive for all animals that have more than four legs. As Protagoras said, man is the measure of all things and well I celebrate it. I cannot deny that the photo is fantastic and even more terrifying when enlarged.

Ha, ha................I'm pleased that you took the trouble to view this one Anton, and even to view it large. I'm pleased you like the photo too. Thank you!

Wonderful capture. Up close its legs have a jelly-like appearance. Having had a spider bite when I was a kid.....(centuries ago)...I know it can sting. However, I like spiders and have never been afraid of them. I'm only afraid of big moths!! (go on...laugh!)

Thank you Eunice............I think spiders are like most animals and insects - they won't bother us if we don't bother them..!! I wouldn't say I like spiders..........rather that I think they're fascinating (and very photogenic). I'm not impressed when they come indoors though.

I wouldn't laugh...............my wife is afraid of moths as well, even the smallest ones.

A stunning macro.

Thank you John..........glad you like it.

Extra this macrO

Thanks very much Roland.............glad you approve.

Schönes Tier. Meiner Frau würden sich nur bei diesem Anblick Angstzustände entwickeln :-))