Spider Testing the Wind with Ballooning Silk
A spider showed ballooning behavior on my birdhouse, releasing silk to test wind but staying put when flight wasn’t right.
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.
Wildflower With Spider Eating An Insect
I captured a spider feeding on prey while photographing Brown-Eyed Susan wildflowers near Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas.