Threaded dew

The alarm went off at 6am and out of bed I rolled, straight in to my clothes, grabbed the new lens and headed off across the common to get shots of swans at the pond. The weather forecast had promised - promised! - a beautiful sunrise with a little bit of mist rolled out across perfectly still water.

The mist was there (three times as much as I wanted) and so were the swans but there was no sunrise. Well, there was but it was hidden behind a blanket of cloud. And talking of blankets, you can guess where I wished I still was, rather than trekking around a common in the mist.

But then the mist started to clear and the light started to dance on cobwebs that resembled threaded dew.

This shot was taken looking up to the web and through to the sun, which had been diffused by autumn leaves.

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Joseph Michael says:

Wonderful Shot !!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

truman56 says:

Great capture!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

helmet13 says:

OH WOW! This is a outstanding picture for me. I like how you somehow let the focus "walk" over that spider web. Congrats!

Please consider adding this great photo to Defender's Nature Macro and Close Up Group
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Kathy (Arctic-Fox) says:

WOW.. beautiful color and great capture.. Instant favorite.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

tanakawho says:

So beautiful!

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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

LightSpectral says:

incredible!

seen in KARMA
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Nganguyen says:

This amazing image is defenitely worth it :-)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Super G says:

all the colors are just amazing. its like the Times Square of spider webs. glad you didn't stay in the blankets now?

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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

doiksmcl says:

It is absolutely gorgeous. That camera lens was really a good buy!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

gr33ncat says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called all kinds of patterns, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

beautiful !
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

kaycatt* says:

I have never seen such beautiful droplets on the web shot!!
Color gradation, light on the droplets, superb capture!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

NinaMosiArt vacationing with MysticMoon :)) says:

This is BRILLIANT!!
You Are A Light Painter!!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

wgdavis says:

Without a doubt, the best 'web' picture I have ever seen. The water drops, the lighting... superb.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

sunshadows says:

SO INCREDIBLE!

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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

sailor08 says:

Impressive.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Nima and his ZeNit-122 says:

great

Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

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Csaba_Bajko says:

very nice details

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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Anne*° far away says:

Fantastic jewel! So nice!
Love the palet of colors!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

europeanasian says:

nice!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Opus104 says:

the colours on this are just gorgeous!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

esanatha says:

Funny eyes. Like mine this morning, after a night with a ghost snoring next to me ;o)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

JenniPenni says:

Nature photography in an abstact style...

Haa, I can only imagine what a poor image it'd be if I attempted this. You rock! :)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

gerryneely says:

Probably my favourite from your stream Tom. Really outstanding work imagery. The colour is superb.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

DeathWing says:

This is superbly done! Amazing photo, I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing :)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Sir Cam II says:

stunning work with your new lens:-) thanks for getting up early for this beauty!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

jenny downing (on the run) says:

this - I LOVE!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

stripey.suze says:

Wow! Very impressive work, Tom!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

virtually_supine (still catching up - not well) says:

Wow! This is stunning Tom ! Great perspective composition and colours - Well worth the 6.00am start !
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

barbera* says:

This is magical Tom! Did you notice, that when the sun hits at a certain angle you get rainbow like refractions.... I was totally intrigued by that, when I took some web shots last year. I came across a link at the time, that explained the physics of it.... I'll try to find it for you.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

barbera* says:

www.itp.uni-hannover.de/~zawischa/ITP/spiderw eb.html

Found the same phenomenon on the fiber of milkweed pods.

Feel free to delete when you've seen this.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

andywelshman says:

Wow. Simply stunning. A fav.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

hungrytiger says:

Wow, the dew drops almost lookl digital. A new take on the World Wide Web, huh!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Majocesa says:

Now this one was well worth tumbling out of bed for Tom !!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

joao antunes (busy) says:

Amazing

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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

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This amazing shot is
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stunning!!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

gracie's ephemera says:

Almost abstract; really beautiful...
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

---Bee says:

(it's not only about... but i like it)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

losy says:

...so... who did the work.... you or the lens? nice result....!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

kagedfish says:

nicely done!!

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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

noe_carrillo says:

one of your best, tom. superb capture of this little light wonders.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

northwickpark says:

wow! this is superb (and the other pictures too). You stream is overflowing with beauty and interestingness :)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Salva Mira [ very busy ...] says:

Excellent DOF !
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

kaycatt* says:

It' on the front page of Explore Iterestingness #3!!
Congrats...it deserves!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

kayodeok says:

Very beautiful!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Lumase says:

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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt-James Turner says:

Am I dreaming, or is this image as SPECTACULAR as it seems? Not that I don't have any faith in your work T, this is one of my favourite ever images!!!!!

A masterpiece!!!!!

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Anything Wild!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt-James Turner says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Flickr Royalty, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

me*voila says:

Once again, getting up early has its merits - the upcoming light is superb and your new lens (congratulations! A new way to see, isn't it?!) and to take exquisite photographs!

This is an excellent photo!!!
Accept this symbolic ancient prize and admit your photo
to a noble contest among the finest in Ysplix
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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

t4n14_phei says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called **a-bug's-life** (post 1-awards 3), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

calynlanuza says:

Looks like in another galaxy!! Fantastic lighting!!
Fascinating image my friend!!

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calynlanuza says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Breathtaking Eye-Catcher 20+ fave "Winners are announced" !!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

jimpg2 _PEACE says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called *FLICKR SUPERSTAR* INVITED PHOTO'S Post 1 / Award 3, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

jaciii says:

# 192 Explore Faith Congrats Wow
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

sediama says:

amazing

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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

jlurie says:

Incredible capture --Click 294--
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Wil Camilleri says:

totally amazing shot!!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Antonimus says:

(Composition First)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Salama says:

Beautiful!!!!
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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Sorceria says:

That's so cool. Great colors!

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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

O o° natha_lieeee °o O says:

Superb shot
My compliments on your fine work!

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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

chrias. says:

so damn cool.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

c. mitzinger says:

(it's not only about... but i like it)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

B@rbar@ says:

beautiful!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Nabaz says:

wow... you really get up so early?
Great halo likes drops...with lovely bokeh.

I'm Now in Lancaster... trying to get some shots...but rain rain rain here....
Gonna make a trip to London in few weeks....maybe I get something there.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

L. Orlando says:

Excellent web !!!

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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Fernanda Maia Ramos says:

Great shot!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

doiksmcl says:

Beautiful, like perls and what detail...
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Darwin Bell says:

this is so impressive, just captivating
My compliments on your fine work!

Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Jennifer Mulkerrin *is currently inspired says:

love the focus, just beautiful
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

swimmingwiz says:

Love the blue backround with a touch of web to go along.
Great focus and your details are super.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

PC - My Shots@Photography says:

brilliant!!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

$udhakar says:

Nice find.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

rashundrayton says:

Great shot!!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

la_angel322 says:

It's gorgeous and worth getting out of bed for!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Sarah Pether says:

WOW.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

inde07 (André Veilleux) says:

Ouf !!! A real great and creative shot !!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

bass_nroll says:

this 35 f1.4 seems excellent!

btw the photograher's hands and eye did this shot!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Dario Torre says:

great dop!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

ようへい/yohei says:

great !
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

fószer says:

Beautiful! My favourit!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Ran_d says:

I don't think I have ever seen anything this cool on Flickr before. This is amazing!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

rajeshd says:

Wow...what a marvellous shot!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Alvaro Herreras says:

Perfect.
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

grumpygoat says:

Nice.....!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Camerist Obscured says:

Nice shot!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Vitaliy P. says:

this is just too good.

Minimalism Tuesday's at:
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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Buddha's Ghost says:

Superb! So very well seen!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

NicoINromE says:

that's just wonderful
great capture
have a good light. N
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

mia takahara says:

wow, looks very very cool!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

sushi.rice says:

This looks very fine and airy, nice photo.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

balosa50 says:

Splendid shot!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

M.L.'s Artwork ♫♪ says:

very creative, interesting indeed!!
wonderful shot, congrats!..
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

hiei8010 says:

may i use this picture for my assignment?
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

~aspidistra~ says:

Absolutely incredible - worth the cold early start!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

dhamz says:

10/10
I'm speechless!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

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