“In the heart of Maria Fernanda Cardoso’s latest artistic endeavor, Spiders of Paradise, the microscopic world of the Australian Maratus spider takes center stage.

These diminutive arachnids, each measuring less than 5 millimeters, are celebrated for their strikingly colorful abdomens, which are pivotal in their complex mating displays.

Through her meticulous photography, Cardoso presents these tiny creatures in a new light, showcasing their vibrant patterns as if they were grand portraits of nature’s art.”

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