Araneus diadematus stellatus
the life of a spider is made of waiting and dangers. A leaf offers shelter as well as a good hiding place from praying mantises and other natural predators. A leaf is also a goode shelter where waiting for a storm passes away and that rebuild the net with the usual patience.

Technical data: NIkon D810 Sigma apo macro dh hsm 150 mm ƒ/16.0 1/30 iso 80 tripod, natural light.
Shot at WWF Macchiagrande oasis near Rome, Italy.