macro photography Archive

A Closer Look at Snowflakes – DIY Macrophotography by Alexey Kljatov

Pin It Macrophotography isn’t for everyone. It requires specific lenses and other specialized equipment to get it right. Alexey Kljatov, on the other hand, created his own rig using nothing more than old cameras, screws, scrap wood, and tape. His DIY equipment worked surprisingly well, capturing astoundingly detailed shots of individual snowflakes. The finished rig […]

Awww-Inducing Spiders Shot by Nicky Bay

Pin It Nicky Bay can be described as a arachnoid-macrophotographer. He specializes in extreme close-ups of just about every spider he can find. Who would have ever thought spiders actually looked cute up close? Well, maybe except for the Bird Dung Spider, and that horned thing down there that looks like an alien larva. That […]

Froggy Photos – Macrophotography by Wil Mijer

Pin It Who would have ever thought frogs had expressions? Wil Mijer, an avid macrophotographer, has given us a series of up-close-and personal looks at one of nature’s more elusive creatures. To describe herself, she said: “I’m very small and in my work everything is small too. I like to do macrophotography and will try […]

Bejeweled Bugs – Macro Photography by David Chambon

Pin It The perfect shot is a combination of patience, timing, and talent. Amateur photographer David Chambon spent a whole year amassing a whole series of those perfect perfect shots. He captured a whole range of arthropods with morning dew still on their bodies. The glistening effect makes each insect look like they’re encrusted by […]