Macro Photography II – 70 Beautiful Photos of Insects
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
Source: FockLove
Insect
Source: PauliusC
Insect Series 3
Source: Grugster
Insect 08
Source: Josgoh
Insect
Source: Phaedrus-42
Insect vs Spider
Source: Afri
Insect
Source: TheRedGirl
The Insect
Source: VerzaubertRocken
Leaf Insect Shot 2
Source: Jakwak
Unidentified Insect
Source: Gerald Yuvallos
Insect.
Source: Drvall
Insect On Wood
Source: Rockinxrebecca
Green Insect
Source: Abank
Insect
Source: Fuegomujer
Insect 01
Source: Josgoh
Insects With Attitude
Source: MJIphotos
Insect
Source: Diganta Talukdar
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Source: Wolfpix
Metallic Green Insect
Source: Srini G
Insect Macro
Source: Publicenergy
Death To A Dragonfly
Source: Greekchickie
Dragonfly_Z19789
Source: Ennor
Dragonfly
Source: CW Ye
Nasty Insect
Source: Geaannunziata
Green Insect
Source: Jaszczura
Insect Eye To Eye
Source: Saddogeyes
Insect 7
Source: Mewlo
Insect.
Source: ZWincik
Insect 03
Source: Harry-Schoemaker
Spiny Leaf Insect
Source: Duskmoth
Dead Insect
Source: Noitu-lover
Cricket Macro
Source: Martin_Heigan
Insect Macro
Source: Salendron
Insect 33
Source: Josgoh
Hylotrupes Bajulus
Source: Selley
Tiny Red Cricket
Source: Garion
Insect Macros
Source: Josedeluna
Insect Macro
Source: Aidiwz
Shy Hopper
Source: James Jordan
Dead Insect
Source: Baton101
Insect Photo 3
Source: Blookz
Insect
Source: Mega-Ale
Rays Of Dawn
Source: Ageofloss
Mr. Insect
Source: MrStuart
He Can Fly
Source: Viand
Bottle Fly On Red Flower
Source: Erica_Marshall
Hawker Dragonfly Macro
Source: Mushi_king
Fly Extreme Macro
Source: Martin Heigan
Blue Fly in Flight
Source: David Reece
Blending In
Source: Kibondo
Bee
Source: DoeLay
Resting Insect
Source: Pusakal1402
Third Insect
Source: Owczak
Dragonfly
Source: HVargas
Dragonfly.
Source: Le-Voyageur
Dragonfly
Source: Jaydehawk
Red Dragonfly
Source: Sh0ggy
The Hanging Dragonfly
Source: SubterfugeMalaises
Dragonfly
Source: Indja-art
Halloween Pennant Dragonfly
Source: Motleypixel
Cinnabar Moth
Source: Nutmeg66
Columbia Silk Moth
Source: Furryscaly
Male Golden Birdwing Butterfly Bangkok
Source: Travlinman43
Grey Dagger Caterpillar
Source: Nutmeg66
Saddleback Caterpillar
Source: Cotinis
Pollinating Euphorbia Flowers
Source: Martin_Heigan
Yellow-faced Bumble Bee
Source: Maxi Millipede
Transparent Butterfly
Source: Thefost
Copper Butterfly
Source: Reini68
Butterfly In Hand
Source: DigiDragon
