Insect photography is challenging under the best circumstances. Think about it: you’re taking photos of something that is likely smaller than your little finger (and at largest is still probably smaller than your hand), has no reason to cooperate, and likely views you as a predator or is oblivious to your presence entirely. And even if you’re taking photos of dead insects, it still takes a lot of skill (and a good macro lens) to get the right focus and lighting.
The photographers who managed to snap the photos below all deserve some serious respect. They’ve managed to capture the beauty and complexity of some of the most beautiful specimens in the insect world. Look at their coloring, their structure, the way their bodies are segmented, and let them inspire your designs. Whether you simply borrow a color scheme or go for something a bit more obvious, insects can serve as a wonderful source of artistic inspiration, one that is often overlooked.
Here are more photography related entries you might be interested:
- Macro Photography Part I
- Tilt-shift Photography
- Urban Decay Photography
- Night Photography
- Black & White Photography
Full list after jump.
Insect
by FockLove
Insect
by PauliusC
Insect Series 3
by Grugster
Insect 08
by Josgoh
Insect
by Phaedrus-42
Insect vs Spider
by Afri
Insect
by TheRedGirl
The Insect
by VerzaubertRocken
Leaf Insect Shot 2
by Jakwak
Unidentified Insect
by Gerald Yuvallos
Insect.
by Drvall
Insect On Wood
by Rockinxrebecca
Green Insect
by Abank
Insect
by Fuegomujer
Insect 01
by Josgoh
Insects With Attitude
by MJIphotos
Insect
by Diganta Talukdar
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
by Wolfpix
Metallic Green Insect
by Srini G
Insect Macro
by Publicenergy
Death To A Dragonfly
by Greekchickie
Dragonfly_Z19789
by Ennor
Dragonfly
by CW Ye
Nasty Insect
by Geaannunziata
Green Insect
by Jaszczura
Insect Eye To Eye
by Saddogeyes
Insect 7
by Mewlo
Insect.
by ZWincik
Insect 03
by Harry-Schoemaker
Spiny Leaf Insect
by Duskmoth
Macro – Dead Insect
by Noitu-lover
Cricket Macro
by Martin_Heigan
Insect Macro
by Salendron
Insect 33
by Josgoh
Hylotrupes Bajulus
by Selley
Tiny Red Cricket
by Garion
Insect Macros_021
by Josedeluna
Insect Macro
by Aidiwz
Shy Hopper
by James Jordan
Dead Insect
by Baton101
Insect Photo 3 – Set 3
by Blookz
Insect
by Mega-Ale
Rays Of Dawn
by Ageofloss
Mr. Insect
by MrStuart
He Can Fly
by Viand
Bottle Fly On Red Flower
by Erica_Marshall
Hawker Dragonfly Macro
by Mushi_king
Fly Extreme Macro
by Martin Heigan
Blue Fly in Flight
by David Reece
Blending In
by Kibondo
Bee
by DoeLay
Resting Insect
by Pusakal1402
Third Insect
by Owczak
Dragonfly
by HVargas
Dragonfly.
by Le-Voyageur
Dragonfly
by Jaydehawk
Red Dragonfly
by Sh0ggy
The Hanging Dragonfly
by SubterfugeMalaises
Dragonfly
by Indja-art
Halloween Pennant Dragonfly
by Motleypixel
Cinnabar Moth (Tyria Jacobaeae)
by Nutmeg66
Columbia Silk Moth
by Furryscaly
Male Golden Birdwing Butterfly Bangkok
by Travlinman43
Grey Dagger Caterpillar (Acronicta Psi)
by Nutmeg66
Saddleback Caterpillar
by Cotinis
Cuckoo Wasp (Chrysididae) Pollinating Euphorbia Flowers
by Martin_Heigan
Yellow-faced Bumble Bee – Bombus Vosnesenskii
by Maxi Millipede
Transparent Butterfly
by Thefost
Copper Butterfly
by Reini68
Butterfly In Hand
by DigiDragon
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Comments
The Pro Designer November 6th, 2009
These shots are awesome… Just love the close up of the flies…
ReplyOnline Ideas November 6th, 2009
Nice compilation and mood for end of the week
ReplyHyqxyz November 6th, 2009
Nice collection, I was lucky to capture a dragonfly with a 5MP camera this summer. See the shots here:
http://hyqxyz.deviantart.com/art/Dragonfly-2-142012031
7.2MP camera:
http://hyqxyz.deviantart.com/art/Dragonfly-142011769
Replydlv November 6th, 2009
great post! i love this photos… macro insects is a world inside in our world, fantastics what we can see through macro lens !
Also, you can check and pick up some images from my post about “15+ Excelents Macro Phorographies” : http://www.configuracionvisual.com/2009/02/25/15-excelentes-fotografias-macro-i/
adeux Liam
Replygood luck!
seethemes November 6th, 2009
Very Nice Picture And Very Good Collection…Best Artcile Photography at Hongkiat.com..Thank’s
ReplyMark McKnight November 6th, 2009
Great collection of pictures. Has inspired me to go out and buy a macro lense for my DSLR
Replydesignfollow November 7th, 2009
great photo
sobhan allah
Replyyoyomandroid November 7th, 2009
Oh! THIS IS MAGNIFICENT!
The macro photo is very very useful for my study.
Replyrodolfo November 7th, 2009
una exelente coleccion de insectos ¡que maravilla es la maturaleza! gracias.
ReplyGuidesigner November 7th, 2009
Thanks for this Useful post, i really like your blog. now i am going to bookmark this as my favorite blogs lists.
ReplyRahul - Web Guru November 7th, 2009
Nature is beautiful.
ReplyTai chinh dau tu November 8th, 2009
As the blog title says, they are so beautiful. I like this collection.
ReplyAltis Lo (Beaulife) November 8th, 2009
Nature is the prettiest! All of the best none of the bad! Awesome compilation.
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Richie Thimmaiah November 8th, 2009
These are awesome. But it is absolutely nothing compared to these macro shots of thomas … Yu gotta check em out :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/opoterser/
ReplyDavor November 8th, 2009
I love the last shot with a butterfly in hand reaching out and then the big “Share it!” below it. Great work, man!
Replyplywood india November 9th, 2009
The photographs are wonderful Nice collection
ReplyRahul Chowdhury November 9th, 2009
Great Post, Good Collection. Have you got some more like this? Shared this article at PageMEME.COM ! Keep up with the Good Work!
Replybee November 9th, 2009
Some of those photos are amazing. But sadly this list loses imho a lot of its brilliance through some other photos that really aren’t beautiful. They are out of focus, the light’s really bad or the background just doesn’t work. If I had taken them, I wouldn’t even have published them – except for showing what went wrong.
ReplySoft Skills November 9th, 2009
The world of insect is beautiful under the macro lense. Good sharing :D
ReplyHan Cheng November 9th, 2009
Beautiful Series, thanks!
ReplyJim Helwig November 10th, 2009
Those are some very interesting insect shots. Please check out the winning results from the 2008 International Insect Salon.
http://www.peoriacameraclub.com/insectsalon/2008%20Insect%20Results/sect_1.htm
We are currently accepting entries through November 14, 2009 for this year’s competition. We, also, include other arthopods such as shrimp.
ReplyInformation at: http://www.peoriacameraclub.com
Chuck November 10th, 2009
I have a crap ton of insect macros over at my Flickr photostream, should anybody find that appealing –
http://www.flickr.com/photos/terribleminds/sets/72157602133622235/
These are great. Love any spotlight on macro photography.
– Chuck
Replyfacebook Application development November 10th, 2009
That is great,
ReplyKeep up this sharing.Thanks
photolove November 12th, 2009
Thanks ! Really nice pictures. My younger brother johannes also makes awesome photos:
My Favorites
1. http://www.johannesrousseau.com/2009/animals/ladybug/
Reply2. http://www.johannesrousseau.com/2009/animals/dew/
3. http://www.johannesrousseau.com/2009/animals/dragonfly/
Axel November 13th, 2009
I agree with bee. Some of the photos in this list could have been taken much better. Shooting macro photos is an art and not everyone can master it easily. The equipment, lighting used etc plays a major role.
For instance, in one of the dragonflies (dragonfly-5895500.jpg) shots, the tip of the tail end is cropped. Similarly, tinyredcricket.jpg , the tips of the antennas are cropped. IMO, that would fall under shots that went wrong. In the photo of the inset (Insect-15613220.jpg) there is more focus on the flower rather than the inset.
Overall, it a good attempt.
Here is one site that I came across. It has some beautiful butterfly pictures. Most of them are captured.
http://open-tube.com/20-beautiful-macro-photography-shots-of-butterflies
ReplyWeb Designs Home November 15th, 2009
Awesome photos. What kind of camera they used to Shoot. Any idea?
Replyhaejg November 16th, 2009
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Replyhaejg November 16th, 2009
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Replyanalsexizle November 17th, 2009
Some good ones in there.
ReplyBodum November 18th, 2009
. Some of the photos in this list could have been taken much better. Shooting macro photos is an art and not everyone can master it easily.
Replymohdisa November 18th, 2009
nice and very nice. i like all photos.
ReplyPhotograph November 20th, 2009
amazing photography, thanks for sharing…
Replyi love macro photography!
seo faqs November 21st, 2009
All the insects are eye catching and very attractive Looks good
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