Here's another photo of the same spider, seen from the ventral side. This time with prey, probably some sort of flesh fly.

Note the #stabilimentum (web decoration) in the web. Its exact purpose is not known and subject to scientific debate.

(image in portrait orientation - click or tap for a complete view)

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(photo: @kernpanik | license: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)

[CW: Image of eight-legged animal]