Orb Weaver Spider on a Mountain Bike Trail
A nature photographer encounters the harmless Spotted Orb-weaver Spider while hiking and captures photos of the spider in its large orb-shaped web.
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.
Garden Spider’s Grasshopper Feast Captured
I photographed a garden spider wrapping a grasshopper in silk at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn how and why these orb-weavers hunt.
Green Lynx Spider With an Egg Sac
While doing a photo walk at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, I came across a female Green Lynx Spider working on her egg sac!
Dewdrop Spiders Sharing a Garden Spider’s Web
Dewdrop spiders shared a garden spider’s web at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge while the larger spider handled a fresh meal.
Garden Spider Repairing Its Web at Tuff Pond
A garden spider repairing its web at Tuff Pond shows how precise orb weavers are as they rebuild damaged silk.
The Itsy Bitsy Jumping Spider Buddy
A jumping spider buddy turned my desk into a wildlife hide in Lavaca, Arkansas, with curious behavior and a fun photo story.
The Mystery of the White Egg Sac
Fluffy white spider egg sac found on Johnson grass at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. A unique sight for nature lovers and curious minds.
Dragonfly, Spider, And The American Lotus
Today, I have the pleasure of sharing two more captivating photos taken at Reeve’s Slough, located within the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.