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  • REPORTAGE - Costa Rica
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    REPORTAGE - Costa Rica
    Scarlet macaws (Ara macao) in flight, Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, Central America (Photo by Sergi Reboredo/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 28239206
    (c) Dukas

     

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    REPORTAGE - Costa Rica
    Scarlet macaw (Ara macao) in flight, Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, Central America (Photo by Sergi Reboredo/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 28239160
    (c) Dukas

     

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    Ginger cat
    Ginger cat

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  • GIANT TORTOISE
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    GIANT TORTOISE
    Lonesome George, the last remaining member of the Pinta Island tortoise subspecies (Geochelone nigra abingdoni) has died at the age of c.100, making his sub-species extinct.


    Galapagos Tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus abingdoni) named Lonesome George, Pinta Island, Galapagos Islands (FOTO: DUKAS/LFI/Photoshot)

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  • dukas 80473987 acp
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    Entertainer Harald Schmidt in der Expertenrunde beim DFB-Pokal-Finale, Borussia Dortmund, BVB - FC Bayern MŸnchen 5:2, 12.05.2012, Olympia-Stadion, Berlin, Deutschland, Europa (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS)
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  • Girl holding wooden crate with pansies
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    Girl holding wooden crate with pansies
    Girl holding wooden crate with pansies

    Visions / Reporters

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  • Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
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    Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tomas Rak/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1220751o )

    The Eye Of The Spider
    Staring menacingly at the camera these exotic looking creatures look like monsters straight out of a horror film.

    But, despite their appearance, these creatures are actually British jumping spiders, which measure a tiny six millimetres.

    The harmless arachnids, which are capable of jumping up to six times their own height, can be found in grassy meadows and on the walls of houses on sunny days.

    Photographer Tomas Rak scours British towns and countryside looking for them to capture on film with macro photography.

    The result is an extraordinary picture, which reveals tiny flecks of colour in each spider's eye and every hair on its body.

    Mr Rak, 28, said he'd had a very positive response to his incredible photography.

    He added: "People are usually amazed by these jumping spiders; they ask questions like how it is possible to get so close and what I do with spiders to get a shot.

    "Macro photography is very interesting. It allows you to see lots of detail that you would not see with your eyes alone, that's why I love it."

    After finding the tiny creatures, Mr Rak takes them to his home in London to be photographed.

    He uses a digital camera and macro lens, which allows him to get an extreme close up.

    He said: "I usually find them when I am looking carefully on the walls around me during a sunny day when they try to catch a prey.

    "It's not easy to them at first find, but when you've see your first jumping spider, what it looks like, their movements, you will be able to find another one easily."

    Some photographers put the spiders into a fridge or freezer because it subdues them and makes it easier to take their picture.

    But Mr Rak doesn't do this, so getting the perfect shot can take time and patience. One of his favourite spiders, a blue-eyed Sai...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EZQYYLVME

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
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    Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tomas Rak/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1220751n )

    The Eye Of The Spider
    Staring menacingly at the camera these exotic looking creatures look like monsters straight out of a horror film.

    But, despite their appearance, these creatures are actually British jumping spiders, which measure a tiny six millimetres.

    The harmless arachnids, which are capable of jumping up to six times their own height, can be found in grassy meadows and on the walls of houses on sunny days.

    Photographer Tomas Rak scours British towns and countryside looking for them to capture on film with macro photography.

    The result is an extraordinary picture, which reveals tiny flecks of colour in each spider's eye and every hair on its body.

    Mr Rak, 28, said he'd had a very positive response to his incredible photography.

    He added: "People are usually amazed by these jumping spiders; they ask questions like how it is possible to get so close and what I do with spiders to get a shot.

    "Macro photography is very interesting. It allows you to see lots of detail that you would not see with your eyes alone, that's why I love it."

    After finding the tiny creatures, Mr Rak takes them to his home in London to be photographed.

    He uses a digital camera and macro lens, which allows him to get an extreme close up.

    He said: "I usually find them when I am looking carefully on the walls around me during a sunny day when they try to catch a prey.

    "It's not easy to them at first find, but when you've see your first jumping spider, what it looks like, their movements, you will be able to find another one easily."

    Some photographers put the spiders into a fridge or freezer because it subdues them and makes it easier to take their picture.

    But Mr Rak doesn't do this, so getting the perfect shot can take time and patience. One of his favourite spiders, a blue-eyed Sai...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EZQYYLVME

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
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    Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tomas Rak/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1220751k )

    The Eye Of The Spider
    Staring menacingly at the camera these exotic looking creatures look like monsters straight out of a horror film.

    But, despite their appearance, these creatures are actually British jumping spiders, which measure a tiny six millimetres.

    The harmless arachnids, which are capable of jumping up to six times their own height, can be found in grassy meadows and on the walls of houses on sunny days.

    Photographer Tomas Rak scours British towns and countryside looking for them to capture on film with macro photography.

    The result is an extraordinary picture, which reveals tiny flecks of colour in each spider's eye and every hair on its body.

    Mr Rak, 28, said he'd had a very positive response to his incredible photography.

    He added: "People are usually amazed by these jumping spiders; they ask questions like how it is possible to get so close and what I do with spiders to get a shot.

    "Macro photography is very interesting. It allows you to see lots of detail that you would not see with your eyes alone, that's why I love it."

    After finding the tiny creatures, Mr Rak takes them to his home in London to be photographed.

    He uses a digital camera and macro lens, which allows him to get an extreme close up.

    He said: "I usually find them when I am looking carefully on the walls around me during a sunny day when they try to catch a prey.

    "It's not easy to them at first find, but when you've see your first jumping spider, what it looks like, their movements, you will be able to find another one easily."

    Some photographers put the spiders into a fridge or freezer because it subdues them and makes it easier to take their picture.

    But Mr Rak doesn't do this, so getting the perfect shot can take time and patience. One of his favourite spiders, a blue-eyed Sai...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EZQYYLVME

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
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    Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tomas Rak/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1220751h )

    The Eye Of The Spider
    Staring menacingly at the camera these exotic looking creatures look like monsters straight out of a horror film.

    But, despite their appearance, these creatures are actually British jumping spiders, which measure a tiny six millimetres.

    The harmless arachnids, which are capable of jumping up to six times their own height, can be found in grassy meadows and on the walls of houses on sunny days.

    Photographer Tomas Rak scours British towns and countryside looking for them to capture on film with macro photography.

    The result is an extraordinary picture, which reveals tiny flecks of colour in each spider's eye and every hair on its body.

    Mr Rak, 28, said he'd had a very positive response to his incredible photography.

    He added: "People are usually amazed by these jumping spiders; they ask questions like how it is possible to get so close and what I do with spiders to get a shot.

    "Macro photography is very interesting. It allows you to see lots of detail that you would not see with your eyes alone, that's why I love it."

    After finding the tiny creatures, Mr Rak takes them to his home in London to be photographed.

    He uses a digital camera and macro lens, which allows him to get an extreme close up.

    He said: "I usually find them when I am looking carefully on the walls around me during a sunny day when they try to catch a prey.

    "It's not easy to them at first find, but when you've see your first jumping spider, what it looks like, their movements, you will be able to find another one easily."

    Some photographers put the spiders into a fridge or freezer because it subdues them and makes it easier to take their picture.

    But Mr Rak doesn't do this, so getting the perfect shot can take time and patience. One of his favourite spiders, a blue-eyed Sai...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EZQYYLVME

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
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    Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tomas Rak/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1220751j )

    The Eye Of The Spider
    Staring menacingly at the camera these exotic looking creatures look like monsters straight out of a horror film.

    But, despite their appearance, these creatures are actually British jumping spiders, which measure a tiny six millimetres.

    The harmless arachnids, which are capable of jumping up to six times their own height, can be found in grassy meadows and on the walls of houses on sunny days.

    Photographer Tomas Rak scours British towns and countryside looking for them to capture on film with macro photography.

    The result is an extraordinary picture, which reveals tiny flecks of colour in each spider's eye and every hair on its body.

    Mr Rak, 28, said he'd had a very positive response to his incredible photography.

    He added: "People are usually amazed by these jumping spiders; they ask questions like how it is possible to get so close and what I do with spiders to get a shot.

    "Macro photography is very interesting. It allows you to see lots of detail that you would not see with your eyes alone, that's why I love it."

    After finding the tiny creatures, Mr Rak takes them to his home in London to be photographed.

    He uses a digital camera and macro lens, which allows him to get an extreme close up.

    He said: "I usually find them when I am looking carefully on the walls around me during a sunny day when they try to catch a prey.

    "It's not easy to them at first find, but when you've see your first jumping spider, what it looks like, their movements, you will be able to find another one easily."

    Some photographers put the spiders into a fridge or freezer because it subdues them and makes it easier to take their picture.

    But Mr Rak doesn't do this, so getting the perfect shot can take time and patience. One of his favourite spiders, a blue-eyed Sai...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EZQYYLVME

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
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    Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tomas Rak/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1220751l )

    The Eye Of The Spider
    Staring menacingly at the camera these exotic looking creatures look like monsters straight out of a horror film.

    But, despite their appearance, these creatures are actually British jumping spiders, which measure a tiny six millimetres.

    The harmless arachnids, which are capable of jumping up to six times their own height, can be found in grassy meadows and on the walls of houses on sunny days.

    Photographer Tomas Rak scours British towns and countryside looking for them to capture on film with macro photography.

    The result is an extraordinary picture, which reveals tiny flecks of colour in each spider's eye and every hair on its body.

    Mr Rak, 28, said he'd had a very positive response to his incredible photography.

    He added: "People are usually amazed by these jumping spiders; they ask questions like how it is possible to get so close and what I do with spiders to get a shot.

    "Macro photography is very interesting. It allows you to see lots of detail that you would not see with your eyes alone, that's why I love it."

    After finding the tiny creatures, Mr Rak takes them to his home in London to be photographed.

    He uses a digital camera and macro lens, which allows him to get an extreme close up.

    He said: "I usually find them when I am looking carefully on the walls around me during a sunny day when they try to catch a prey.

    "It's not easy to them at first find, but when you've see your first jumping spider, what it looks like, their movements, you will be able to find another one easily."

    Some photographers put the spiders into a fridge or freezer because it subdues them and makes it easier to take their picture.

    But Mr Rak doesn't do this, so getting the perfect shot can take time and patience. One of his favourite spiders, a blue-eyed Sai...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EZQYYLVME

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
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    Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tomas Rak/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1220751i )

    The Eye Of The Spider
    Staring menacingly at the camera these exotic looking creatures look like monsters straight out of a horror film.

    But, despite their appearance, these creatures are actually British jumping spiders, which measure a tiny six millimetres.

    The harmless arachnids, which are capable of jumping up to six times their own height, can be found in grassy meadows and on the walls of houses on sunny days.

    Photographer Tomas Rak scours British towns and countryside looking for them to capture on film with macro photography.

    The result is an extraordinary picture, which reveals tiny flecks of colour in each spider's eye and every hair on its body.

    Mr Rak, 28, said he'd had a very positive response to his incredible photography.

    He added: "People are usually amazed by these jumping spiders; they ask questions like how it is possible to get so close and what I do with spiders to get a shot.

    "Macro photography is very interesting. It allows you to see lots of detail that you would not see with your eyes alone, that's why I love it."

    After finding the tiny creatures, Mr Rak takes them to his home in London to be photographed.

    He uses a digital camera and macro lens, which allows him to get an extreme close up.

    He said: "I usually find them when I am looking carefully on the walls around me during a sunny day when they try to catch a prey.

    "It's not easy to them at first find, but when you've see your first jumping spider, what it looks like, their movements, you will be able to find another one easily."

    Some photographers put the spiders into a fridge or freezer because it subdues them and makes it easier to take their picture.

    But Mr Rak doesn't do this, so getting the perfect shot can take time and patience. One of his favourite spiders, a blue-eyed Sai...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EZQYYLVME

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
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    Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tomas Rak/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1220751g )

    The Eye Of The Spider
    Staring menacingly at the camera these exotic looking creatures look like monsters straight out of a horror film.

    But, despite their appearance, these creatures are actually British jumping spiders, which measure a tiny six millimetres.

    The harmless arachnids, which are capable of jumping up to six times their own height, can be found in grassy meadows and on the walls of houses on sunny days.

    Photographer Tomas Rak scours British towns and countryside looking for them to capture on film with macro photography.

    The result is an extraordinary picture, which reveals tiny flecks of colour in each spider's eye and every hair on its body.

    Mr Rak, 28, said he'd had a very positive response to his incredible photography.

    He added: "People are usually amazed by these jumping spiders; they ask questions like how it is possible to get so close and what I do with spiders to get a shot.

    "Macro photography is very interesting. It allows you to see lots of detail that you would not see with your eyes alone, that's why I love it."

    After finding the tiny creatures, Mr Rak takes them to his home in London to be photographed.

    He uses a digital camera and macro lens, which allows him to get an extreme close up.

    He said: "I usually find them when I am looking carefully on the walls around me during a sunny day when they try to catch a prey.

    "It's not easy to them at first find, but when you've see your first jumping spider, what it looks like, their movements, you will be able to find another one easily."

    Some photographers put the spiders into a fridge or freezer because it subdues them and makes it easier to take their picture.

    But Mr Rak doesn't do this, so getting the perfect shot can take time and patience. One of his favourite spiders, a blue-eyed Sai...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EZQYYLVME

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
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    Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tomas Rak/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1220751f )

    The Eye Of The Spider
    Staring menacingly at the camera these exotic looking creatures look like monsters straight out of a horror film.

    But, despite their appearance, these creatures are actually British jumping spiders, which measure a tiny six millimetres.

    The harmless arachnids, which are capable of jumping up to six times their own height, can be found in grassy meadows and on the walls of houses on sunny days.

    Photographer Tomas Rak scours British towns and countryside looking for them to capture on film with macro photography.

    The result is an extraordinary picture, which reveals tiny flecks of colour in each spider's eye and every hair on its body.

    Mr Rak, 28, said he'd had a very positive response to his incredible photography.

    He added: "People are usually amazed by these jumping spiders; they ask questions like how it is possible to get so close and what I do with spiders to get a shot.

    "Macro photography is very interesting. It allows you to see lots of detail that you would not see with your eyes alone, that's why I love it."

    After finding the tiny creatures, Mr Rak takes them to his home in London to be photographed.

    He uses a digital camera and macro lens, which allows him to get an extreme close up.

    He said: "I usually find them when I am looking carefully on the walls around me during a sunny day when they try to catch a prey.

    "It's not easy to them at first find, but when you've see your first jumping spider, what it looks like, their movements, you will be able to find another one easily."

    Some photographers put the spiders into a fridge or freezer because it subdues them and makes it easier to take their picture.

    But Mr Rak doesn't do this, so getting the perfect shot can take time and patience. One of his favourite spiders, a blue-eyed Sai...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EZQYYLVME

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
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    Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tomas Rak/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1220751d )

    The Eye Of The Spider
    Staring menacingly at the camera these exotic looking creatures look like monsters straight out of a horror film.

    But, despite their appearance, these creatures are actually British jumping spiders, which measure a tiny six millimetres.

    The harmless arachnids, which are capable of jumping up to six times their own height, can be found in grassy meadows and on the walls of houses on sunny days.

    Photographer Tomas Rak scours British towns and countryside looking for them to capture on film with macro photography.

    The result is an extraordinary picture, which reveals tiny flecks of colour in each spider's eye and every hair on its body.

    Mr Rak, 28, said he'd had a very positive response to his incredible photography.

    He added: "People are usually amazed by these jumping spiders; they ask questions like how it is possible to get so close and what I do with spiders to get a shot.

    "Macro photography is very interesting. It allows you to see lots of detail that you would not see with your eyes alone, that's why I love it."

    After finding the tiny creatures, Mr Rak takes them to his home in London to be photographed.

    He uses a digital camera and macro lens, which allows him to get an extreme close up.

    He said: "I usually find them when I am looking carefully on the walls around me during a sunny day when they try to catch a prey.

    "It's not easy to them at first find, but when you've see your first jumping spider, what it looks like, their movements, you will be able to find another one easily."

    Some photographers put the spiders into a fridge or freezer because it subdues them and makes it easier to take their picture.

    But Mr Rak doesn't do this, so getting the perfect shot can take time and patience. One of his favourite spiders, a blue-eyed Sai...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EZQYYLVME

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
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    Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tomas Rak/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1220751a )

    The Eye Of The Spider
    Staring menacingly at the camera these exotic looking creatures look like monsters straight out of a horror film.

    But, despite their appearance, these creatures are actually British jumping spiders, which measure a tiny six millimetres.

    The harmless arachnids, which are capable of jumping up to six times their own height, can be found in grassy meadows and on the walls of houses on sunny days.

    Photographer Tomas Rak scours British towns and countryside looking for them to capture on film with macro photography.

    The result is an extraordinary picture, which reveals tiny flecks of colour in each spider's eye and every hair on its body.

    Mr Rak, 28, said he'd had a very positive response to his incredible photography.

    He added: "People are usually amazed by these jumping spiders; they ask questions like how it is possible to get so close and what I do with spiders to get a shot.

    "Macro photography is very interesting. It allows you to see lots of detail that you would not see with your eyes alone, that's why I love it."

    After finding the tiny creatures, Mr Rak takes them to his home in London to be photographed.

    He uses a digital camera and macro lens, which allows him to get an extreme close up.

    He said: "I usually find them when I am looking carefully on the walls around me during a sunny day when they try to catch a prey.

    "It's not easy to them at first find, but when you've see your first jumping spider, what it looks like, their movements, you will be able to find another one easily."

    Some photographers put the spiders into a fridge or freezer because it subdues them and makes it easier to take their picture.

    But Mr Rak doesn't do this, so getting the perfect shot can take time and patience. One of his favourite spiders, a blue-eyed Sai...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EZQYYLVME

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
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    Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tomas Rak/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1220751b )

    The Eye Of The Spider
    Staring menacingly at the camera these exotic looking creatures look like monsters straight out of a horror film.

    But, despite their appearance, these creatures are actually British jumping spiders, which measure a tiny six millimetres.

    The harmless arachnids, which are capable of jumping up to six times their own height, can be found in grassy meadows and on the walls of houses on sunny days.

    Photographer Tomas Rak scours British towns and countryside looking for them to capture on film with macro photography.

    The result is an extraordinary picture, which reveals tiny flecks of colour in each spider's eye and every hair on its body.

    Mr Rak, 28, said he'd had a very positive response to his incredible photography.

    He added: "People are usually amazed by these jumping spiders; they ask questions like how it is possible to get so close and what I do with spiders to get a shot.

    "Macro photography is very interesting. It allows you to see lots of detail that you would not see with your eyes alone, that's why I love it."

    After finding the tiny creatures, Mr Rak takes them to his home in London to be photographed.

    He uses a digital camera and macro lens, which allows him to get an extreme close up.

    He said: "I usually find them when I am looking carefully on the walls around me during a sunny day when they try to catch a prey.

    "It's not easy to them at first find, but when you've see your first jumping spider, what it looks like, their movements, you will be able to find another one easily."

    Some photographers put the spiders into a fridge or freezer because it subdues them and makes it easier to take their picture.

    But Mr Rak doesn't do this, so getting the perfect shot can take time and patience. One of his favourite spiders, a blue-eyed Sai...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EZQYYLVME

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
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    Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tomas Rak/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1220751c )

    The Eye Of The Spider
    Staring menacingly at the camera these exotic looking creatures look like monsters straight out of a horror film.

    But, despite their appearance, these creatures are actually British jumping spiders, which measure a tiny six millimetres.

    The harmless arachnids, which are capable of jumping up to six times their own height, can be found in grassy meadows and on the walls of houses on sunny days.

    Photographer Tomas Rak scours British towns and countryside looking for them to capture on film with macro photography.

    The result is an extraordinary picture, which reveals tiny flecks of colour in each spider's eye and every hair on its body.

    Mr Rak, 28, said he'd had a very positive response to his incredible photography.

    He added: "People are usually amazed by these jumping spiders; they ask questions like how it is possible to get so close and what I do with spiders to get a shot.

    "Macro photography is very interesting. It allows you to see lots of detail that you would not see with your eyes alone, that's why I love it."

    After finding the tiny creatures, Mr Rak takes them to his home in London to be photographed.

    He uses a digital camera and macro lens, which allows him to get an extreme close up.

    He said: "I usually find them when I am looking carefully on the walls around me during a sunny day when they try to catch a prey.

    "It's not easy to them at first find, but when you've see your first jumping spider, what it looks like, their movements, you will be able to find another one easily."

    Some photographers put the spiders into a fridge or freezer because it subdues them and makes it easier to take their picture.

    But Mr Rak doesn't do this, so getting the perfect shot can take time and patience. One of his favourite spiders, a blue-eyed Sai...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EZQYYLVME

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
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    Extreme close-ups of tiny 6mm jumping spiders, Britain - 20 Aug 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tomas Rak/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1220751e )

    The Eye Of The Spider
    Staring menacingly at the camera these exotic looking creatures look like monsters straight out of a horror film.

    But, despite their appearance, these creatures are actually British jumping spiders, which measure a tiny six millimetres.

    The harmless arachnids, which are capable of jumping up to six times their own height, can be found in grassy meadows and on the walls of houses on sunny days.

    Photographer Tomas Rak scours British towns and countryside looking for them to capture on film with macro photography.

    The result is an extraordinary picture, which reveals tiny flecks of colour in each spider's eye and every hair on its body.

    Mr Rak, 28, said he'd had a very positive response to his incredible photography.

    He added: "People are usually amazed by these jumping spiders; they ask questions like how it is possible to get so close and what I do with spiders to get a shot.

    "Macro photography is very interesting. It allows you to see lots of detail that you would not see with your eyes alone, that's why I love it."

    After finding the tiny creatures, Mr Rak takes them to his home in London to be photographed.

    He uses a digital camera and macro lens, which allows him to get an extreme close up.

    He said: "I usually find them when I am looking carefully on the walls around me during a sunny day when they try to catch a prey.

    "It's not easy to them at first find, but when you've see your first jumping spider, what it looks like, their movements, you will be able to find another one easily."

    Some photographers put the spiders into a fridge or freezer because it subdues them and makes it easier to take their picture.

    But Mr Rak doesn't do this, so getting the perfect shot can take time and patience. One of his favourite spiders, a blue-eyed Sai...
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