Their eyes met across a stamen: one an ambush predator, the other a simple collector of nectar. It was a love that should never be, a love that would disgust the other denizens of the Hope Cottage gardens. Never before had a Hexapodan* embraced a Cheliceratan* but that did not concern Crabeo and Hoverette.
Personally I think it's dirty and this in keeping with this week's photo hunt
* Hexapoda is the subphylum (unit of taxonomy) that includes insects includes all insects; Chelicerata includes spiders
Fantastic shot Jams and a creative use for the theme. Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks Carver! I only took this about 20 minutes before I posted it. It was a fine piece of bending the theme.. as is my wont!
ReplyDeleteAwesome shot! And definitely a unique take on the "dirty" theme :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing that you find such critters when you need them.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue!
ReplyDeleteIt was good luck but the not wife is always on the look out for interesting creatures in the garden. We know that somewhere there will be a crab spider. The best luck was finding it with a captured hover fly
hahaha, but honestly what a great shot,.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ewok!
ReplyDeleteLOL. Wonderful photo and very imaginative waffling on to fit the theme. Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteLol! well, awesome macro! haven't been around for some time...whew! Glad I joined in today to see your post!
ReplyDeletejmb, mirage, thanks!
ReplyDeleteHmmmm, I think they're only doing what comes naturally: attract and be attracted! And look at the sweetness that results!! ;b
ReplyDeleteP.S. If you want... real insects doing it naturally photos, check out my blogs for butterflies, grasshoppers -- and, most spectacularly -- dragonflies! :DDD
ReplyDeleteWonderful shot. I love your take on the theme "dirty."
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous weekend!
Liz @ MLC
It's truly a magnificent picture. No matter the theme your work is always fascinating.
ReplyDeletehaha.... your version of 'fatal attraction'.
ReplyDeleteThe colors are exquisite. It is like that fly was looking for a matching background. Female fly prob'ly...
ReplyDeleteAmazing shot!
ReplyDeletehttp://fotochip.blogspot.com/2011/06/dirty.html
A very naughty take on the theme. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Archie. I don't have the heart to point out that Crabeo is dining on Hoverette!
ReplyDeletethis is wonderfully dirty! *LOL*
ReplyDeletelove your take on the theme!
Great take on the theme!
ReplyDeletegreat shot - and even greater twist on the theme. we'd expect nothing less from you! LOL
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Funny take on the theme.. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great macro shot !
ReplyDeleteThat is an awesome close-up. Great job, as always. Hope you're doing well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great close up!
ReplyDeleteAh, yes! Beautiful picture, but one wonders.... who survived the affair?
ReplyDeleteMy take on dirty is here.
I think they BOTH look pretty tasty...
ReplyDeleteBrilliant photo, jams! And amazing text!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!
ReplyDeleteGood job. Bending the theme? Surely not.
ReplyDeleteBend a theme Colin? Perish the thought!
ReplyDeleteWe all know this is just going to end in tears for one of them!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great photo and perfect for the theme :-)
ReplyDeleteTheir eyes met across a stamen
ReplyDeleteClassic opening line.
It already had for the hoverfly Knat!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cherie
Thanks Jams. I am pleased with it
superb capture!
ReplyDeleteWhy thanks!
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