If anyone could provide me with an id on this spider, I would appreciate it. Have never seen one like this.

I was out shooting landscapes this morning, and I felt this big thing on my neck. I flung it off and it landed in the water where I was shooting. I looked to see what it was, and I didn't think it could make it out without help. I lowered a stick along side of it. This was one smart spider. It crawled up the stick to safety, and later provided me with some nice shots.

Hiya Ed,

Marbled Orb Weaver | What's That Bug?:
http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2008/11/08/marbled-orb-weaver-11/

Cool web site...bookmark it!

Also found here...

Insect and Spider Identification: ORANGE SPIDER:
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/fp.php?pid=3271701

...and here...

Today at Kingsford – Marbled Orbweaver « the Marvelous in nature:
http://themarvelousinnature.wordpress.com/2008/10/20/today-at-kingsford-marbled-orbweaver/

...hope that helps!

Peace,
Jimmy G

Awesome! Thanks for the quick response, Jimmy.

Peace to you, as well.

Cheers,
Ed

Lovely looking spider !
Brian v.

nice shot

Wonderful shot Ed!