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Lycosa Hispanica found in Spain. LOANHEAD, SCOTLAND: MEET the eight most feared species of UK spider invading your home this summer. Images by a spider-obsessed Brit who has devoted five-years to snapping the mini-beasts show the majestic spiders close up which are a range of sizes from 0.5cm to around 30cm. Other images show captive species of striking non-native spiders including a rare shot of a velvet spider courting a female. While spiders are one of the most feared creatures found in UK homes, this expert photographer released these images to draw attention to their beauty. They were taken by Jimmy Reid (39), a photographer for a luxury handbag company from Loanhead, Scotland, UK. “When photographing spiders I use a macro lens so I can be anything from two to 12 inches away depending on the size of the spider,” he told mediadrumworld.com. “I go looking for spiders in nature so places like forests, quarrys and around lakes”, said Jimmy. “My garden at night is also a favourite spot of mine, as many spiders come out after dark and seem to love my shed. “During Covid I started keeping spiders as pets too and started photographing them at home to keep me sane when we weren't allowed outside. “When I go looking for spiders I will check under rocks, look at every inch of trees, bushes and even in grass. “I shoot locally in Loanhead, Scotland and numerous other surrounding places but I also take my macro gear everywhere with me with the intention of finding spiders to photograph. "I wake up at the crack of dawn every day when I'm on holiday and stay out searching for spiders until I can't handle the heat anymore!” Jimmy described his favourite moments of capturing shots like this. “Some of the shots I've captured of my pet spiders, I have captured unique moments that would be rare or almost impossible to see in the wild”, said Jimmy. “For example the fresh eyes of the ogre-faced spider after it has moulted, or the Phidippus carolinensis (jumping spider) mating and the Gandanameno sp (velvet spider) courting the female. “There is no better feeling than getting a shot that you know is unique and stands out or finding a species of spider that you have never seen before. “It's like winning the lottery for us macro photographers. There are also a lot of failed attempts though as spiders sometimes don't behave and stay still but this drives me to keep trying.” Jimmy explained that he has been photographing spiders for around five years and now has developed his own style which is becoming more recognised. “I've been doing this for around five years at least now and have carved my own style shooting captive tarantulas and people have told me they instantly recognise my photos with the black background and the extreme close up portraits”, said Jimmy. “I hope to one day print a book with my work and do an exhibition, but I have no idea where to start with this sort of thing. “People are usually blown away with the detail, colours and patterns I show in my spiders and I constantly hear people say that my photos help them get over their fear of spiders and appreciate them more. “This fills me with great joy every time I read comments like this as the media is full of alot of false information and scaremongering about spiders. Most spiders won't bother humans and just want to be left alone. If my photos can persuade people to catch a spider and release it outside instead of smashing it then my job is done. “I dream of travelling the world and capturing the spiders of different parts of the world.” mediadrumimages / @jimmyreidphotography
2024-08-11
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