Chris Maraghy

“Patient Predator” A female golden silk spider hangs in her web waiting for unwary prey to become entangled. Also referred to as banana spiders, these are among the largest orb-weaver species in the U.S. (135 mm, f8, ISO 800, 1/160)

“Staring Sandhill” Sandhill cranes are large birds standing up to 4 ft (1.2 m) tall with a wingspan of almost 7 ft (2 m). They are omnivores that migrate throughout North America. While their population is fairly stable, habitat degradation & loss are a real threat. (400 mm, f5.6, ISO 800, 1/500)