I am not really sure what these spiders were doing, but it looked to me like they were engaged in a game that I played as a child called “King of the Hill.” The objective of the game was to climb to the top first and then to repel the efforts of the others trying to unseat you and take your place.
The two spiders seemed to be racing to the top of this plant’s stalk in the first photo and the second image shows that the one on the left was the winner. Somehow that second image reminds me of the iconic shot of King Kong on the Empire State Building, clutching the spire of the building.
It was a challenge trying to track moving subjects like this with a macro lens and my need for a higher shutter speed caused me to sacrifice some depth of field. I do like the simple, uncluttered composition that I was able to achieve and the fact that I was able to capture these little spiders in action.
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Mike Powell 
very cool!
Thanks. The image is simple and graphic and a bit unusual. I am glad that you liked it.
wow!
It was nice to be in the right place at the right time to see the spiders in action.
Extremely cool shots!!! 🙂
Great shots. I can’t help wondering what the winner won. Maybe he got the best view.
Great behavior shots Mike!
To the victor go the spoils! Great action shots – bit unusual for spiders.
Just unbelievable.
Thanks. It was a curious sight and I am glad I managed to capture a few images.
Great macro shots, Mike. You are really getting good at spider photos!