Spiny Orb Weaver Spider

[Joseph Przybyla]

I first saw this spider at the Key West Botanical Gardens, I also have seen them at Circle B Bar Reserve where this image was captured. The females like this one have the red spines, not sure what the males look like. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

Nikon D500
Nikon 80-400mm F/4.5-5.6 VRII AF-S ED, image captured at 400mm
1/500 F/7.1 Matrix Metering EV +1 1/3 ISO 18,000 Auto 1 WB, camera supported by a monopod
Post processed in Lightroom Classic, Photoshop CC 2019 and Neat Image for noise reduction
Cropped for composition and presentation

[Jonathan Ashton]

An unusual looking spider (well it is from me here in UK!) I like the composition and the colours, the stellate appearance makes for a fascinating view. Noise appears to be well controlled for the high ISO.

[Ravi Hirekatur]

I like the placement of the spider and the center of the web. noise well controlled for such a high ISO. Lovely image.

[John Mack]

Nice view of this orb weaver. The framing works well and i like the web. Detail looks good for the high ISO.

[Joseph Przybyla]

Thanks everyone for viewing and commenting, very much appreciated.