We were hiking early Sunday morning in the fog, and we came across this web. the light was so dim, my camera couldn't quite catch all the beads of water decorating each strand, but I had to try!
I'm a big fan of spiders...not that I want them in my hair or on my bed, but they do us a great service and they create works of art. Pound for pound, spider silk is stronger than steel.
For several years, enormous spiders lived in our vegetable garden. We knew where the webs were so we worked around them. When they laid their eggs, and died, like Charlotte in Charlotte's Web, we took the egg sacs and put them in a protected area so we could have at least a few of the babies the following year. Last year, all the babies flew off. Since I've planted a big garden this year, I'm hoping they return.
For several years, enormous spiders lived in our vegetable garden. We knew where the webs were so we worked around them. When they laid their eggs, and died, like Charlotte in Charlotte's Web, we took the egg sacs and put them in a protected area so we could have at least a few of the babies the following year. Last year, all the babies flew off. Since I've planted a big garden this year, I'm hoping they return.
4 comments:
I have seen webs like this on walks. They are so awesome, inspiring even.
Aren't they gorgeous? Love 'em!
Great picture and beautiful web. You and the spider both did well.
A beautil sight to behold :-) I always think of natures diamonds resting on one of natures strongest materilas when I see rain on spiders' webs.
Thanks for sharing.
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