Spined orb weaver, Sarawak, Borneo.
Spined orb weaver -- probably Gasteracantha diardi. Spined orb weavers are amazingly beautiful and often seem to be brightly colored.
Jumping spider in nest, Virginia.
Jumping spider (salticidae). I love the color of dock leaves in the fall and this little jumper had built his lair among them. Hard to resist!
Calm huntsman spider, Malaysia.
This lichen huntsman (Sparassidae) was extremely calm and allowed me to get as close as my camera allowed in order to get this portrait.
Ant mimic jumping spider, Singapore.
Ant mimic jumping spider (Salticidae,) with katydid prey. It is difficult to find ant mimic spiders and this is a particularly lovely one. Unfortunately, the katydid in his mouth sorta ruins his image -- but there you are.