23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Spider with a cocoon.

A close-up photo of a spider on its web, with a clear shadow cast on the background. The detailed patterns on the spider’s body and legs stand out against the blurred, rusty surface behind it. The spider is holding a small white cocoon, likely containing its prey.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2024
Date Uploaded: 09.2025
Photo Location: Kavarna, Bulgaria
Camera: ILCE-7M3
Copyright: © Patryk Cichoń