Aquatic insects: macro photography of a water strider
Yesterday I finally had the chance to head off with a net to a nearby slough to collect some more pond critters to photograph. I was specifically looking for either backswimmers (family Notonectidae) or water boatmen (family Corixidae)—and of course I didn’t find any of either. That’s pretty typical; it seems like I rarely find the species I am actually searching for...but I almost always find something of interest to photograph.
I've always been fascinated with macrophotography, and the blog macrocritters portrays it beautifully...with bugs! The expert images showcase surreal and brilliant visions of everyday critters. It takes me back to the days of pouring over National Geographic's (real) 'zines, worried if I would ever encounter one of their larger-than-life buggies on our little South Pacific Island.
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AWESOME! I love your new camera.
Hee!!! This IS awesome… But it’s not mine! It’s from a fellow blogger who specializes in macrophotography — something I’ve only played with.
Thanks for reblogging this! I never might have seen it otherwise! Now I have another great blog to check out, too!
Absolutely! I’m glad to share… His work is amazing; I wish I could learn macrophotography on this level.
I believe that’s what we call a pond-skater.
My word – that is fantastic! Love it.
They’re completely amazing captures, aren’t they? I wish I could photograph these guys (shiver!)…
I have always had a special place in my heart for these wee creatures. Excellent photos!!
Aren’t these images amazing? I wish I could photograph such critters!
I have seen your work… I am sure you could!