Bold As Brass

Lynx spider on the butterfly bush, not a care in the world as the giant cast his shadow.

Birds and other flying predators come and go hereabouts but Mr Lynx was oblivious.

Such a common natural boldness, a fearlessness of exposure to the higher elements.

Unknowingly perhaps … some people display such un-self-conscious courage.

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Muhammad Kashif said, on 22/02/2021 at 10:46 pm

I think it needs the spikes to locate movement. It can hurt itself with it.

Yes, there are people who show courage and some of them pay for it.
I can step into a raging river, but I don’t have to be surprised if it turns out badly

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- Mark said, on 24/02/2021 at 9:13 am
  
  I think it uses the spikes to trap and hold prey. I suggest it would only get hurt by them if it was being attacked by something bigger that could make it so.
  
  If you step into a raging river chances are you’ll be swept away.
  
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theartblogger54 said, on 14/12/2020 at 6:42 am

I’ve just made a note not to tread on one of those things!

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krikitarts said, on 14/12/2020 at 6:35 am

I keep hoping to meet one here in NZ, but have not as yet. Yours is a beauty.

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Laura said, on 14/12/2020 at 5:12 am

Cool capture, Mark! :)

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Cate said, on 13/12/2020 at 10:52 pm

Gorgeous colors and textures in this juxtaposition of lives, Mark!

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kopfundgestalt said, on 13/12/2020 at 10:02 pm

I think it needs the spikes to locate movement. It cannot hurt itself with it.

Yes, there are people who show courage and some of them pay for it.
I can step into a raging river, but I don’t have to be surprised if it turns out badly

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