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.
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- 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