I am a homeschooled Christian and hobbyist macro photographer, most interested in the diverse order Araneae (spiders)! These eight-legged arachnids will capture me in their captivating webs and weave threads of intrigue over me for eternity! I am also working on a field guide to all spider families in the world (though it's far from finished!).

I actively (usually) monitor spiders in Ohio, USA, and spiders within the superfamily Palpimanoidea. If you are in need of assistance, feel free to "@" or message me anytime! While I can’t guarantee a precise identification and might occasionally make mistakes, I can usually identify spiders below family level and/or find someone more experienced who can help.

My camera gear includes the Canon EOS 2000D (Rebel T7) camera with an EF-S 18-55mm IS II lens (kit lens), a Shoot Autofocus 14-65mm macro extension tube, a cheap flash, and a homemade diffuser. Most of my recent photographs are focus-stacked, using Focus Stacking Online, typically comprising more than 40 images. Due to this all, my photographs aren't so great, but I will upgrade... eventually!

My photographs are published under the CC-BY license, allowing organizations like Wikipedia and GBIF are free to use them, as well as everyone else, as long as I am credited as the photographer, under my real name. I can also be found on Flickr.

The spider in my profile image is Oxyopes aglossus. You can view it here!

"Wherever there is faith as slender as one strand of the spider's web, there the fullness of redeeming grace is active." ~ John Murray

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