Common garden spider, Araneus diadematus

I could not resist another spider macro photo today.

This garden spider provided an interesting juxtaposition with a passing rain cloud.

Though a bit sinister appearing in this photo, in truth these critters do us a huge service.

They eat the insects that would love to eat our food, or us for that matter.

My hat is off to this handsome hero who makes my life better everyday.

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