20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Golden-Orb Spider
This photo is one I took with my iPhone on a study abroad to Costa Rica. On a mission to study the nature in Costa Rica, we were out searching for critters in the remote town of Mastatal (a population of about 150 people). I stumbled upon this golden orb spider snacking on a cicada, which is a bright teal color there, and got this snapshot. The spiders are giant, almost the size of my hand, making its detail in the image striking.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2022 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2022 |
| Photo Location: | Mastatal, Costa Rica |
| Camera: | iPhone 11 |
| Copyright: | © Elizabeth Bertram |