Great Macro, wonderful color also!

I wish that I could help as to what. She does look ready to do something. Attack?

However, it's a great shot, clarity, color and angle is vey good. High marks from me.

ooh what a great spider! I quickly did a google image search for her and found this:

1. What kind of spider is it?

This is a marbled spider, Araneus marmoreus. It has reddish orange legs and its abdomen is orange or yellow with dark markings. It is a moderate-sized spider growing as large as 3/5th inch long. A marbled spider belongs to a very common group of spiders known as orb-weaving spiders. Like other orb-weaving spiders, a marbled spider builds a round, flat web with many strands of silk running through it.

2. Is it a native spider to Minnesota?

This spider is a common, native species in Minnesota. The best time to spot marbled spiders is during late summer and early fall when they have matured into adult spiders.

3. Why did it move from its web into the leaves?

Orb-weaving spiders in general spend much of their time in their webs. A marbled spider provides itself an extra measure of protection by webbing together several leaves that forms a tube. This creates a refuge that the spider can move into from its web. It is less exposed and vulnerable there then it would be in its web.

4. Is this spider dangerous?

Despite its color, a marble spider is very unaggressive towards people and would be very unlikely to bite someone. Orb-weaving spiders generally stay in their webs further reducing the likelihood of a spider coming in contact with a person. In the unlikely event that a marbled spider would bite a person, it would not feel any worse than a mild bee sting.

Dwight, that is one frightening beastie! You have captured her excellently in this image. The definition of the shot his great. The contrast of her flame like colouring and the drab background really make her the central subject. Despite what you said about her not doing much, you surely deserve a danger bounty for the risk of harm you subjected your self to with her, it looks like her eyes are firmly fixed in your direction, all eight of them!!

She kinda looks like a Marbled Orb Weaver. There's many colour varieties and you'll be pleased to know they don't bite!!!

Horror !!!!!

Given, thanks for Spider 101. These creatures are amazing artists themselves. I love this image as it is different and colorful. She sure has chubby cheeks and baby got some back.

::laughs:: yeah, more info than anyone wanted to know, but I figured I'd share anyway. :-)

Yuk and what an amazing capture!!!!

wow!!! she's coming straight at you!

very nce shot!

I think this is precious! The look on her face is one as if wondering if you are going to harm her or spare her. Sweet....and nicely done.

When I pulled up this version, I thought I saw it move! It's such a great close up of a very interesting creature. Beautiful shot!

I generally don't care much for spiders but this is very nice. Great shot.

Scary, I don't do spiders..