Winery encounters

travelingsomm (65) in animalphotography • 7 years ago

Warning: Giant spider image!

Working in a winery, you can come across some really shady characters! The doors are always open so the chance of outside visitors is high. I was just very thankful in this moment that this not-so-little fella kept his distance. I took my shot and got the hell out of there!

For those of you following my posts, I've chosen to participate in some photography contests that are offered on Steem as well as doing my regular wine blogs! I think it's a great way to connect with other Steemians and branch out to a different group of people. I am doing my best to keep my photos wine related while I'm at it ;)

Thanks for your support <3

Jen

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7 years ago by travelingsomm (65)

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lllllll (56) · 7 years ago

O nice :D

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sulimur (52) · 7 years ago

Dear @travelingsom,
Good luck in photography contest! We're is is placed - where can I vote?

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travelingsomm (65) · 7 years ago

Thank you! I don't think you can vote in the contest, but I appreciate a vote for the post! :)

Thanks for your support!

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lpreap (67) · 7 years ago

That’s a huge creepy crawly!

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kylestam (44) · 7 years ago

OMG >__> take photo and RUN

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vacilator (46) · 7 years ago

Hahahahaha is a very big spider but it is not so scary.

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andyfishman (53) · 7 years ago

Not at all scary. It is a harmless Huntsman spider.

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yahtzeedog (43) · 7 years ago

Huntsman spiders might be harmless, but when one lays eggs behind the security alarm sensor in your human's bedroom, and he doesn't notice until they hatch... it's not a lot fun!!

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andyfishman (53) · 7 years ago

Ah, but that is not the spider it is the alarm that is at issue.

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maudesign (49) · 7 years ago

I have fear of spider, this is big :o

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extraterrestrial (53) · 7 years ago

WoW! This post even scared @extraterrestrial ! Two thumbs up! Thank you very much for the warning! LOL! All the best my Friends! Your Friend @extraterrestrial :)

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anniekphoto (45) · 7 years ago

Wow, this is so creepy! I'm scared of even the tiniest of spiders, I would be shocked if I found one of those in front of me!

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bakhtiarzehri (50) · 7 years ago

superb

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stefanramjag (30) · 7 years ago

oh no, thats some crazy stuff. If i saw that id run right out lol

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shahaan (52) · 7 years ago

this looks so scary n creepy... looks a shot from a movie :p #conjuring ... A great shot tho

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doitvoluntarily (77) · 7 years ago

just out for a casual stroll 😂👍

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basitdear (25) · 7 years ago

wow dangerous

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sanach (70) · 7 years ago

Spider will be bite yOu :D

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iamgun (46) · 7 years ago

i enjoy your post! thanks

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julian01 (47) · 7 years ago

the real spiderman 🙂 @travelingsomm

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chelinxar1 (32) · 7 years ago

thank god it was only one spider!

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peterakpan (55) · 7 years ago

Hahahhaahahah but why fear spiders??

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may2015 (72) · 7 years ago

The blogger always takes pictures first, and then runs away from danger))))

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grizzle (65) · 7 years ago

Haha! I posted a spider pic too!

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octavianfeodot (52) · 7 years ago

Try to stay safe man, I'm personally really afraid of spiders :(

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babarakas43 (58) · 7 years ago

That's a big boy. Arachnophobia

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chimtivers96 (53) · 7 years ago

You must live in a warm part of Australia to get a nope that big on camera. You should win the photography contest merely for the massive risk you took. People say huntsman spiders aren't dangerous but I swear they're government spies. They're also strong enough to crush your skull, and they'll do it completely unprovoked.

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andyfishman (53) · 7 years ago

No need for it to be warm. I live in the coldest region and we get the huntsman all the time.

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proyectonala (45) · 7 years ago

felicidades !!!!

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chimtivers96 (53) · 7 years ago

Me too, but things grow bigger in warmer climates. We can get some biggo spooky boys in Tassie though '~'

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andyfishman (53) · 7 years ago

People say huntsman spiders aren't dangerous but I swear they're government spies. They're also strong enough to crush your skull, and they'll do it completely unprovoked.

BTW - loved this. Trying to keep the tourists and immigrants at bay, are you mate? Don't forget to warn them about drop bears and hoop snakes.

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kotik1 (50) · 7 years ago

very big!

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rwedegis (58) · 7 years ago

This fellow looks pretty well fed! Great capture!

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deverons (53) · 7 years ago

Good picture that spider scary

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andyfishman (53) · 7 years ago

Not at all scary. It is a huntsman, and they are quite harmless, not aggressive and non-venomous. I have one that live in my lounge room, somewhere.

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proyectonala (45) · 7 years ago

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sophiegeek (55) · 7 years ago

I wish you the best! I now that you can win, you have amazing photos, Jen.

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lilianajimenez (67) · 7 years ago

Scary, some spiders are very dangerous

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andyfishman (53) · 7 years ago

But not these ones. Huntsman spiders are pretty harmless and will not attack people for no reason. If you go provoking it, you might cop a nip, but it is similar to a bee sting.

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yesslife (53) · 7 years ago

Hahahaha that spider so giant I think if I see her I die

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andyfishman (53) · 7 years ago

Not from anything she did. They are harmless.

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carmenma (44) · 7 years ago

Aw nice picture, good luck!!

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andyfishman (53) · 7 years ago

That is just a little tacker. Huntsman get bigger than that. No reason to run though, it is not interested in harming you and you are more likely to do yourself harm through fear, not understanding. These fellas are welcome on my walls anytime, in fact, I have one lurking somewhere at the moment. They look pretty fearsome, but are in fact totally harmless. It is the small ones you have to be concerned about, like redbacks.

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entrepreneur916 (60) · 7 years ago

That is a whole lotta NOPE!

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andyfishman (53) · 7 years ago (edited)

They REALLY are not scary nor harmful. This is my lounge room pet.

I wish people would include little facts like THEY ARE HARMLESS when posting about the majority of spiders and snakes, as much needless fear and a great deal of misunderstanding is prevented. There is no need to run, they will not chase you, thre is no need to kill them, they will not harm you. If you just admire them, leave them alone and get on with life, so will they.

A little note with the harmful ones would be more helpful than the needless clickbaiting fear generating sensationalist titles.

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kpguedez (47) · 7 years ago

Your post is so creepy!! But I like it! hahaha Please, Follow me!

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antonysteem (44) · 7 years ago

every one of us, would expect the best in life, I am very impressed with your activities my friend, you really are a hard worker. I salute you, the post you share, is a very unique one. You are great brother.

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peterveronika (60) · 7 years ago

Wow you're brave for taking that photo! I'd just run out of there as fast as I can before getting a heart attack. Huge spider

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jhonsnow2 (3) · 7 years ago

nice post thanks for sharing @ travelingsomm

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unicornvomit (46) · 7 years ago

Is that a wolf spider? It's huge. Where was this taken?

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indrajeet (51) · 7 years ago

Omg iys really big

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kiellexy (34) · 7 years ago

Omg!!! Scary...

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planet-rium (54) · 7 years ago

Uahahah, Is it canadian spider?! ;> And which wine is best under the sun? According to you? :)

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enja18 (62) · 7 years ago

I like spiders

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leosenior (42) · 7 years ago

It is not important whether it is huge or tiny the thrilling thing is that this creature can jump, spit with poisonous spittle, sting… it’s not all: come over you in your bed as well

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bristowboy (49) · 7 years ago

Huntsman spider!!

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greenie (47) · 7 years ago

Holy moly! I'm pretty sure we don't have any like that where I'm from. Good job for being brave enough to snag a picture!

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pacific-yt (62) · 7 years ago

I know the feeling of finding spiders in places they are really not meant to be. One time, while moving a plastic barrel from a shed, I found a black widow on the bottom. Let's just say the barrel flew.

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bozz (70) · 7 years ago

Wow, that is quite the large fella there. He knows where the good stuff is kept though huh? I was just taking a look at the tags, and I am not surprised that this is tagged with Australia. They have some of the scariest critters I have ever seen there. Thanks for the photo -@bozz

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nicolerose (68) · 7 years ago

what a big spider !! so scary but cute

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neelamnaz (25) · 7 years ago

Perhaps its crawly, but its beautiful :)

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rosange (33) · 7 years ago

Hello, good picture, although I confess that spiders frighten me, I have bad experiences with these characters. I hope you always keep your distance!
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