Eight-Legged Halloween: The Truth About Tarantulas
I photographed a tarantula up close to show why these Halloween icons deserve respect, not fear. Learn the real facts about tarantulas.
Spiders
Spiders are a diverse and often misunderstood subject for my macro photography. I document their intricate webs and their hunting behaviors. I capture their varied forms and their role as predators. I observe their presence in gardens and natural environments. I aim to show their importance in controlling insect populations and their fascinating adaptations. Their complex lives are a testament to nature’s ingenuity.
Grass Spider Web in My Yard
A closer look at the grass spider web in my yard, featuring its funnel design and sheet-like spread over pine needles.
A Morning with the Spotted Orb Weaver Spider in My Arkansas Yard
The fascinating life of the Spotted Orb Weaver Spider in my Arkansas yard, from web-building to catching prey like Yellow Jacket Wasps. Nature at its finest!
The Fascinating World of Wolf Spider Parenting
Discover the world of wolf spider parenting and how these mothers protect and carry their young for survival.
A Crab Spider Encounter at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
While exploring Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, I photographed a crab spider waiting in ambush on a flower.
Six-Spotted Fishing Spider at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
I photographed a Six-spotted Fishing Spider resting on a lotus leaf at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and share what I observed.
Oklahoma Tarantula Sightings Peak in Early Summer
Oklahoma tarantula sightings increase in early summer as males search for mates. Here’s why you’re seeing more of them now.
Eastern Bluebird vs. Wolf Spider
A backyard encounter between an eastern bluebird and a wolf spider reveals predator instincts and defensive behavior in real time.