The Web Master

[Bob_B]

In the last couple of weeks, we (in the Baltimore area) have seen a dramatic increase in the number of Orb-weaver spiders (Neoscona crucifera). Several have taken up residence in and around my backyard, building large webs between limbs and structures. This one decided to build a web near the backdoor, and was kind enough to stay still for a portrait in silhouette.

Bob

[biker]

Nice shot - is it a torch/flashlight behind the spider? Maybe 1:1 crop would work here even better.

[HSakols]

Nice arachnid!  Unfortunately where I live we have too many black widows.  However, we will get some turantuas soon.

[Bob_B]

Thanks biker. The light is a wall-mounted floodlight on my garage. I had tried a square crop but it felt crushed to me. Maybe I'll go back and look again. Thanks.

[Bob_B]

Thanks Hugh. We have black widows around here, although I haven't seen one in quite some time. The closest we get to a tarantula are wolf spiders, and there are plenty out and about right now.