Spider ID

[Vanan]

Hey guys! Thought I'd check with the pro's if anyone knew which Araneus sp. this fatty is. Found her outside my kitchen window up here in southwestern Saskatchewan. The closest I could think of was Araneus nordmanni. But then pattern seems a lil off, even thought that is a highly variable species. Takers anyone?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v167/Vanan/Inverts/Araneus1.jpg
Pic without flash.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v167/Vanan/Inverts/Araneus2.jpg
Pic with flash.

I can take more pics showing more anatomical features if necessary. I would just like to know what I find, instead of dismissing it as "just an orb weaver". Thanks in advance guys! :D

[iguanafreak]

I have many species of orb weavers...since I keep mostly true spider out of my yard/house/garage... I find there very pretty spiders well...some species, some just look awsome :P lol
Even tho I have never gottan around searching for the names of the species,....not EVREY spider has the same pattern...some partterns might just be a little off, or a bit of diffrent coloration, and be the same species... good luck :)