The theme for this week's PhotoHunt is pink. What could be more beautiful thatn aa fragant pink Ferdinand Pichard rose? For a while in spring the rose bush was home to a crab spider. The crab spider (Misumena vatia) does not weave webs, rather it waits to ambush ussuspecting insects as they fly in for pollen. She may look rather fearsome but she is tiny (10mm or less than hald an inch).
WOW! Such vibrant pink flowers! Beautiful as usual!
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Photo Hunter:Pink
Happy Weekend!
nice rose.. it looks as though there is blood stains on it's petals... nice macro shot..
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Beautiful!! I must admit I was ready to close my eyes quickly -because of your warning at tnchick's- but I guess a white spider is not as scary as a black one...never saw one before.
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Those are fabulous shots and I really like being able to see the spider on the flower. I'm weird like that. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pair of photos! I love the shot of the spider. :)
ReplyDeletewow, what a stunningly beautiful flower with nice pink color!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful rose. I think I have that in my garden. Sara from farmingfriends
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ReplyDeletea gorgeous flower, and your post is very informative too, thanks for the visit :)
ReplyDeletewow, that's a NICE shot with the crab spider! very cool!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous photos!!!
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Ach, Jams - the coolest, as usual.
ReplyDeleteThey are great spiders I had one on lavender not so long ago, that one really stands out with the pink rose.
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ReplyDeleteWOW, fantastic shot again Jams!
ReplyDeletelovely photos!!!
ReplyDeleteVibrant pinks!!
as always fab photographs!
Cheers!
OMG! That Rose is amazing and the capture of the bug in it is pretty cool too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful rose. Lovely shot.
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, and the spider is pretty cool too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flower!! But I must admit that I was freaked out by the spider.
ReplyDeleteLovely colours, beautiful flower and not too sure about that spider, at least he doesn't look too frightening. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteThe Ferdinand Pichard rose is beautiful - the stripes show off the pink. Very interesting to learn about the spider crab- a super photo!
ReplyDeleteI'll take the beauty....but the beast you can keep. Okay? Okay!!!! It's a deal.
ReplyDeleteGreat images!! Have a great weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteThe rose has 2 different color.. Nice pink theme..
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happy weekend~
You've set the standard high this week Jams. Plus you are very early. What a rose.
ReplyDeleteand I say double wow! i haven't seen this type of rose...and it's fragrant? lovely!
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happy weekend! :)
A very fascinating flower but not the spider..(lol)
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I'm wondering now if all crab spiders are tiny: I caught two in my camera this summer, a black hairy one and a silvery/translucent one (but not like yours). They are just fascinating. Your photos are stunning.
ReplyDeletePERFECT for the hunt!!
ReplyDeletewow ... and you caught a crab spider, too! beautiful!
ReplyDeletethanks for the visit
enjoy your weekend!
Cool pink flowers you got here... very lovely... Have a nice weekend!...c",)
ReplyDeleteLove both the shot. I really do like photos of bugs. :)
ReplyDeletehappy weekend to you! Thanks for your nice comment on my pink bikini girl. :)
What a lovely rose!! What are the conditions for growing such roses? Are they as easy to grow as the common types? I wonder if it can survive in a tropical climate. I would love to get my hands on this..... er, not the spider please. ^-^
ReplyDeletePink for photo hunters and spiders for Halloween-too perfect! Gorgeous flowers!
ReplyDeleteWow the detail is amazing, great job.
ReplyDeleteoooh the flower is stunning. spider's not so cute
ReplyDeleteWell, I think I like the top photo best! Beautiful, beautiful photos for the theme! I love that rose!!!
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Oh, my -- what stunning shots!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty in pink those flowers are!
ReplyDeleteStunning photographs. Unbelievable that you were able to get such a great shot of the crab spider. Well done.
ReplyDeleteamazing! such beautiful flower and the spider inside is just awesome!
ReplyDeletethanks for the visit!
happy weekend
What an extra-ordinary color. That insect is so cleve - he gets both fab things, a nice home and food.
ReplyDeletethe flower is nice, but I love the miniature spider lurking.
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Speechless! Awesome! do you plant it in your garden?
ReplyDeleteJam I have something for you, besides my pink entry, please kindly check my friendship post.
Trinity from Rooms of My Heart
What an amazing couple of photos! Wonderful picks for The Hunt!
ReplyDeleteaww i have never seen a rose like that yet for real very beautiful and that crab spider looks makes it more interesting
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ReplyDeleteOh what a lovely rose. I'm so happy that you captured the spider. I enjoy taking pictures of them. Crab spiders are one of my favorites. Jumpers are currently at the top of that list.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful rose and sweet spider. I always thought all spiders made webs so this was really interesting. Happy Photohunting :o)
ReplyDeleteAaaaahhhh! I was admiring the beautiful rose, then I saw the scairty spider inside. I guess I should look carefully before I stick my little nose into a pretty flower for a sniff!
ReplyDeleteThe rose looks like raddicio. Is that how you spell it?
ReplyDeleteAmazing shots! That flower is beautiful. :) It's houseguest isn't. ;)
ReplyDeleteLovely pics, Shaunie. I'd love a sniff of that rose - minus the crab spider. So glad to hear it's tiny, rather than tarantula-sized. I've just posted a few pink pics, too.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are often great, but that shot of the crab spider in the flower is awesome! One for the living room wall.
ReplyDeletewow! it's my first time to see a rose such as this one.
ReplyDeleteLoved how you named that beauty and the beast,.... beautiful flower, but ugly spider. Thank you for visiting my post and have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! I've seen those small spiders on my flowers too, but they are so small most people wouldn't notice. You 'captured' it beautifully.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing photo. That's a lovely pink!
ReplyDeletesimply gorgeous!! and a nice pic for the PINK theme..Love the photo taken.
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fabulous macro shot.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend :)
Thanks everyone. Roland I'm really glad you like the spider photo!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Great shot of the spider.
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wow great shot!!! very nice entry for this week!!!
ReplyDeleteWoW that is one beautiful Rose and the dark background makes it more pop.the spider is pretty neat too seem like his posing for attack "yiaks watch out!" beautiful as always!!
ReplyDeletethanks for the compliment!
ReplyDeletewonderful find for today’s theme.
Beautiful rose, but oooh, not fond of spiders! Great pictures though.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting mine and sorry I'm so late in return :)
thanks for your visit on my first entry!
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Gorgeous flower & I love the macro shot of the spider!
ReplyDeleteWow love this and the suprise those are the kind I like to take
ReplyDeletehow lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning good looking roses. Lovely pink!
ReplyDeleteStunning vibrant shots, very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend! :)
OH! this rose does match your title well. It really remind me of the unforgettable cartoon... Beauty and the Beast. :)
ReplyDeleteOoooOOoO.. very pretty flower (=
ReplyDeleteWOW! Those photos are AMAZING! Great job!
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