Ambush

[Ziggy]

Tiny Crab spider capturing a skipper butterfly.

[Arjung]

Jim, This may be a great photo in terms of what you captured but I don't like it.
The photograph is way too busy. The purple flowers overwhelm the photo. I had to look hard to find the spider

[Wavelength]

Yes, two subjects equally strong and mutually nullified; but i think once the carnivorous event is over you must capture the flower and post it here; it is so beautiful.....

[bje07]

damage the flowers are so present.
Nice colors, sharp image.

[Ziggy]

Jim, This may be a great photo in terms of what you captured but I don't like it.
The photograph is way too busy. The purple flowers overwhelm the photo. I had to look hard to find the spider

Thanks all and agree not a wall hanger but still a rare find to me.

[Geoff F]

I think if you crop a little off the left side to remove some of that distracting background then selectively tone down the other bright background spots you will definitely have a keeper with this image.

Maybe not a prizewinner but still a worthwhile entomological record photo. Crab spiders hunt by hiding themselves among flowers which is nicely demonstrated here.

Perhaps I would try slightly and selectively brightening the spider and butterfly.

[Ziggy]

I think if you crop a little off the left side to remove some of that distracting background then selectively tone down the other bright background spots you will definitely have a keeper with this image.

Maybe not a prizewinner but still a worthwhile entomological record photo. Crab spiders hunt by hiding themselves among flowers which is nicely demonstrated here.

Perhaps I would try slightly and selectively brightening the spider and butterfly.

Appreciate the feedback on how I might improve the image.