Winner and Finalists of Bugs, Insects, and Spiders Photography Assignment - #51

The lighting on the water and texture of the ripples help to create a lot of visual interest in this image. Although the leaf on the right of the image is a bit distracting, the bright ripples help to pull attention back towards the front of the spider. Also, because a water skimmer spider is not as common as a spider in a web the subject matter helps hold our attention as well. The green leaf just under water creates a nice frame for the spider's brown body and creates contrast.