19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Spider on a Basil Plant
With the growing season off to a strong start, herb gardens burst into color with vibrant basil plants seeking as much sunlight as can be reached. Perched on a leaf of a happily growing basil plant, a tiny Salticus Scenicus spider (Zebra Jumper) adds a reminder of the hidden world beneath the cultivated growth.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2020 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2021 |
| Photo Location: | Chicago, Illinois, United States of America |
| Camera: | ILCE-7RM3 |
| Copyright: | © Dan Gardiner |