Shooting these little creatures wasn’t easy. Had the worst macro kit any pro would frown at me for using, but it’s one that I love using and wont stop using! No tripod, wind was blowing everything sideways and it was almost pitch black. But from attempting to shoot some little bugs it turned into a … Continue reading
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Day 2: Of the Basil Leaf Munching Caterpillar
And Now I know….
Over the last week, more and more of my basil leaves have slowly been disappearing… and now I know why….. An Angle Shades Caterpillar. Hope to get some good shots of this little fatty soon…
Zebra Spider: Kaldari Salticus Scenicus – female (It’s a girl!)
Most recently came across this little gem. I ADORE her little eyes! She is by far the cutest, (and most difficult ’cause she jumps around a lot!) arachnid to shoot that I’ve come across! Those big button eyes, the look of pure innocence!
A cricket called Jiminy
More of my macro, this time, of Jiminy Cricket!
New Beginnings & Resurrection of the Soul: Hope & Joy
I’ve always been intrigued by the presence of butterflies, and native mythologies and cultural beliefs astounding me. I recently lost my father, and had a dream which metaphorically meant I’m ready to move on. In the waking hours that followed, I was woken by my mother who said she had just saved this butterfly… this … Continue reading
Incy wincy spider….
A Bug a Day: 6
Today, on the 6th day of ‘A bug a Day’ project, I present to you a very tiny spider I found on a bottle of Fairy washing up liquid. Rough estimate of 3 millimetres in width and 4 millimetres in length. The smallest spider I’ve shot to date. I can honestly say my eye … Continue reading
A Bug a day: 5
Today, on the 5th day of ‘A bug a Day’ project, I present to you the body of a fly which’d knocked himself out.
A Bug a Day: 4
Today, on the 4th day of ‘A bug a Day’ project, I present to you the belly of a Ladybird. When viewing this image: ‘Never judge a book by its cover’ springs to mind.