Female Callobius severus, front
C. severus spiders are striking to behold. They are moderately large with body lengths of 2 cm or so and leg spans of up to 5 cm. Their cephalothorax and legs range in colour from dull pink to bright orange or even blood red. In the fall, males are easy to find along the side of the house as they search for mates. Females are harder to locate. They're experts in the art of reclusivity, hiding out in the most inaccessible places they can manage, only coming out late at night. Most are easily startled and will disappear into their dwellings in the blink of an eye at the first sign of trouble. Unusually, this spider wasn't in the least bit concerned about my presence. She didn't even mind when I nudged her onto a piece of wood for some shots. After I'd finished, I put her back where I found her and she leisurely continued about her business as if nothing had happened. Focus stacked from 5 images I think.