Cross spider in a spider’s web – nature and macro photography by Elianne van Turennout

A cross spider in the centre of her own web. The thin threads of the wheel web radiate out from the spider in all directions and almost disappear into the background.

The garden orb-weaver (Araneus diadematus) is one of the best-known spiders in the Netherlands. It owes its name to the faint cross-pattern on its abdomen. It builds charac
tic wheel webs in which flying insects are caught.

Most of the photograph consists of almost empty space, whilst the spider is situated in the top right-hand corner. This makes you search for a moment to find where the spider is, and then you begin to see more and more of the web.

A small slice of Dutch nature that you might normally walk past without a second thought. The subtle brown tones of the garden spider stand out beautifully against the soft, light background, and the almost invisible threads give the photograph a calm, minimalist feel.

This photograph is ideal for anyone looking for cross-spider wall art, the cross-spider (Araneus diadematus), a spider’s web on the wall, spider photography, macro photography, insect photography, nature photography, spider art, nature on the wall or wildlife photography.

Thanks to the calm background and spacious composition, the photograph also works well in a modern, minimalist or natural interior. It looks lovely as a photo print, on canvas, aluminium Dibond or acrylic glass in a living room, bedroom, study or practice room. A small tribute to an animal that many people would rather give a wide berth.