Macro for inspiration

Macro photography is the art of taking close-up pictures that reveal details which can’t be seen with the naked eye. For example, while we can see the fly on the wall, our eyes aren’t equipped to make out the fine details of the hairs on it’s face. This is where macro photography comes in. It gives us a glimpse into the world of the very small, which goes largely unnoticed by us as we hurriedly shuffle through our day. Compared to other types of photography, macro photography is quite difficult, because of the nifty equipment, lightning and other techniques involved. However, in the end it comes down to what kind of pictures you want to take and what level of precision you are striving for.

In this edition of our Inspiration set we present beautiful and amazing examples of macro photography. A round-up of some truly revealing and inspiring macro photographs which are sure to have you marveling at the world around you.  

“This yellow meadow ant is trying to find a way to dry ground after the rain”
The photo is taken by Leon Baas

Frog’s eye taken by Justin Dotson

European hoverfly in profile by Robert Seber

Red Veined Darter truly stunning macro of this insect covered in morning dew.

by Leon Baas

There’s only one thing stops a… by Lord V

Baby Blue by ninazdesign

Hoverfly and pollen by photophilde

Banded Demoiselle by Alliec2007

You keep messin’ with my head (Migrant Hawkers) by Robert Seber

The Last One by misu / Mikhail Palinchak

Fly on leaf by misu / Mikhail Palinchak

Treble Chef by Glynn McDonald

by Leon Baas

by Alexander Nagornyi

High-tech jumper by coder

by maria

Hover by alliec

P.S.: =)

he met a lady… by Kiwi_GaL