Request for threat display photos

[Whiskeypunk]

might as well post mine too... Cyriopagopus sp. "blue"

If you could set some extra lighting so the underside of that T shows up better, and get a second threat display photo, I think we would have a winner. Like set up lamps with natural lightbulbs installed, and at an angle toward the underside.



DE3s S Calcetum also looks very very good. It would be a winner but the underside is a bit drab. The pic for a textbook the pic should be stunning.

I need my own camera

 

[DE3]

DE3s S Calcetum also looks very very good. It would be a winner but the underside is a bit drab. The pic for a textbook the pic should be stunning.

I need my own camera

I'll see if I can do something about that

 

[The Red Queen]

If you could set some extra lighting so the underside of that T shows up better, and get a second threat display photo, I think we would have a winner. Like set up lamps with natural lightbulbs installed, and at an angle toward the underside.

The biggest problem I have photographing Cyriopagopus sp. "blue" is that any kind of flash or bright lighting causes the blue to fade out horribly in pictures. Her underside is completely black, and with more lighting it would probably just show up as washed out grey in the pic as well

 

[harrymaculata]

heres my murinus from just taking the lid off not the best pic but you get the idea

 

[Windchaser]

OK, everyone here is the scoop. There are several of the pictures that have been posted or that people have sent me that have piqued the interest of the publishing team. Some of these images are being considered. I have been asked to make a request for additional pictures. The publisher would like to have some different options to choose from. They are specifically looking for the following pictures:

Black widows in webs with prey
Any colorful true spider (orb weavers, crab spiders) in webs with prey
Colorful species of tarantulas with prey
The following tarantula species in full threat display:
P. murinus
H. lividum
Cyriopagopus sp. "blue"
Poecilotheria spp.

For the threat display, they are interested in both frontal images and sides shots. If at all possible, they would like to see the images by Monday, October 3.

Again, I want to reiterate that these images are being considered for publication in text books. The photographer for any image will be compensated accordingly.

 

[Mandi]

not with prey.. but its still a pretty cool shot

 

[Windchaser]

Here is an update for everyone. First, thanks to everyone who submitted any pictures. Secondly, I do know that some of the photos I sent are under consideration but unfortunately, I do not know which ones specifically. I have been told by the photo researcher working on this that she will let me know if she needs any further information, such as the photographer's contact information or a copy of the full resolution image. I wasn't given a date for when any final decisions will be made. I will try to keep everyone posted on the progress.

Thanks again.