Pennsylvania grass spider (Agelenopsis pennsylvanica)
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I love the composition. It's poised perfectly between at least 2 leaves. The markings are astonishing!
Converting arachnophobes into arachnophiles, one spider at a time. 
I was scared too often when I was a child that I suspect I'll always be a bit arachnophobic!
But photos have no power to scare; they can't crawl on me!
I'm glad that you're able to find beauty in the grass spider.
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