Portia Jumping Spider- Portia cf. fimbriata ♂ by Ji Tan, on Flickr

A Striped-faced Portia, one of the smartest jumping spiders out there; shown to display learning abilities and sophisticated hunting patterns.

Portia spiders are very easy to recognize once noticed. Their bodies are in such a way that they resemble dead leaves or litters- a great way of camouflaging itself. This spider moves relatively slowly too, as a part of its camouflage technique.

This spiders can often be found near webs of larger spiders i.e. Nephila, Nephilengys, Argiope, looking for food.


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Grass Orb Web Spider- Liprocea cf. fusiformis ♀ by Ji Tan, on Flickr

Grass Orb Web Spiders are nocturnal spiders that love to position themselves with stretched legs so that they are well-camouflage among long lalang grasses.

The identity of this orb weaver spider is somewhat in disarray and will require more studies.



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Tree-Stump Spider- Poltys cf. illepidus ♀ by Ji Tan, on Flickr

Undoubtedly one of the most bizarre-looking orb weavers out there, the Tree Stump Spider not only has weird-looking "horns" on its abdomen, it rests in a relatively awkward position too. This helps the spider camouflage very well on tree branches and twigs.

Tree-Stump Spiders are nocturnal and build large webs at night.

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Nice one man, where is this again ya?
Looks awfully familiar haha

Ahh, no wonder haha!
Yeah I stay very close to that area

Black and White Jumper- Carrhotus sannio ♂ by Ji Tan, on Flickr

Not a very common Jumping Spider although they can be found in gardens. I have only seen this spider twice, and the first one I've seen was more white than yellowish, quite interesting.

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Cross Spider- Argiope dang ♀ by Ji Tan, on Flickr

This species of Cross Spider is pretty common throughout Peninsular Malaysia, and can often be found in gardens, parks or places near streams or drains.

This spider can grow as large as the other Argiope spiders, and are often confused with A. catenulata and A. mangal due to the similar, cylinder-type abdomen.

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Not enough unless if you go cammo
Most people will add a 1.4x TC to the 70-200mm for extra reach without affecting IQ too much.
Unless if you only shoot birds and wildlife, the 70-200mm is still better than, say the 300mm F4 etc.- more versatile

If you are selling the 24-70mm F2.8 for the new 24-70mm F2.8 VR, its not really worth it IQ-wise; unless if you are getting one for video.

I think why not? The 24-70mm is still an extremely good lens, provided in good condition

"Nikon TC-14E II – 5% Sharpness Loss
Nikon TC-17E II – 17% Sharpness Loss
Nikon TC-20E III – 26% Sharpness Loss"

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35mm F1.4 or 85mm F1.4?
I don't think it will be difficult to sell of a 24-70mm, its a highly popular lens

I have not have the chance to try out Nikkor's 35 and 85mm F1.4, but I do have a Fuji 35mm F1.4 and 56mm F1.2; and like you said, they are damn IMBA
I guess it all depends on what you shoot. If you shoot portraits alot, the 85mm F1.4, or even the F1.8 are already very good thanks to the perfect focal length.
For casual and general shots, definitely the 35mm

Yeah, but for casual shots its very difficult to use, definitely not suitable as the only lens haha
.. and most people like us cannot afford buying both the 35mm F1.4 and 85mm F1.4 at once


Eh you are the one who keeps on telling people about great deals with lenses

Batik Golden Web Spider- Nephila antipodiana ♀ by Ji Tan, on Flickr

A young adult Nephila antipodiana. These spiders occur in at least 2 different colour morphs- yellow and black.

The yellowish tints of the webs will "shine" in gold under the morning sun- thus the name! The web by itself is strong, but not very sticky. However, insect carcasses left on the web will make the web a whole lot stickier!

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Mantis and butterfly prey by Ji Tan, on Flickr

A large preying mantis tearing through a butterfly it has just caught. Unlike spiders which only digest the internals of their prey, mantises eat pretty much the entire prey, leaving little, if not nothing behind.

Great find by DS_Legacy

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Comb-footed Spider (Theriididae) by Ji Tan, on Flickr

Any form of ID is highly appreciated!

Found this fancy looking-spider on bamboo leaves. The "combs" on each leg are especially evident in this shot.


Black Sailor Spider- Neoscona cf. nautica ♂ by Ji Tan, on Flickr

Found this spider waiting in close proximity to a female Neoscona. The males tend to rest in a diamond shaped manner (as in photo), and builds smaller and messier webs.


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Ladybird mimicking spider- Paraplectana sp. ♀ by Ji Tan, on Flickr

A young Paraplectana, the colour of the abdomen has not turned red/yellow yet, and the black spots are also undeveloped.

Mimicry comes in many ways. Although most spiders tend to mimic ants, mainly because ants make very nasty food to predators; some unique ones like Paraplectana mimics ladybirds. Ladybirds have tough shells which deters predators, and the Paraplectana makes sure to use this to its advantage.

Orange Harvestman by Ji Tan, on Flickr

If you are afraid of daddy long-legged spiders, then you are going to be terrified by these arachnids!


Many harvestmen may look like much larger versions of daddy long-legged spiders we have at home, but they are not considered as spiders due to the lack of a true thorax and abdomen.


Harvestmen are usually omnivores and can be found in moist, shaded areas of parks or forests.


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Stick insects getting ready to mate by Ji Tan, on Flickr

A male (left) and female (right) stick insects getting together. I was expecting some kind of mating ritual like those seen in many different organisms; but apparently these guys prefer turning the heat up pronto

ID is kindly appreciated


A Celebes Leucauge in resting position- Leucauge celebesiana ♀ by Ji Tan, on Flickr

A Celebes Leucauge spider assuming resting position, with her forelegs being "left hanging". It is only when the spider is sure that the surrounding is safe before she really rests.



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I also have

Heavy Jumper- Hyllus diardi ♀ by Ji Tan, on Flickr


Phalaenopsis 1 by Ji Tan, on Flickr


Neoscona nautica ♀ by Ji Tan, on Flickr

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Nov 20 2015, 10:37 PM

Welcome back man, great shot there!
Very dreamy and magical shot

Wah, nice lens
Try using it for portraits