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Amazing Insects -Super Macro Shots

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Macro opens a whole new unknown world for photographer. So many interesting things are beyond normal capability of our eyes. So many small things we're passing by without noticing them. Most objects in this gallery are less then half inch in size and some are much smaller. Initially images were shot with Panasonic FZ10 and Nikon 6T and 5T close up lens, After moving to Canon 30D, newer images were shot with Canon 100 mm f/2.8 Macro. I will be adding images to these gallery entire summer, so make sure you visit the gallery again. I'm getting closer and closer every time I shoot :-) Since I'm not an entomologist, it's very difficult to identify insects. If you notice any discrepancies please let me know correct names. If you like the gallery or do not like it I appreciate all opinions. If you think it's worth please don't forget to vote.

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Common Eastern Bumble Bee They're Watching Us Japanese Beetle - Popillia japonica Ladybug t5%2f04%2f463304%2f4%2f100365291.xe3RGdT0.jpg
Worker Honey Bee - Apis mellifera t5%2f04%2f463304%2f4%2f100306564.U9opK3UW.jpg Bald Faced Hornet Bull - Common Eastern Bumble Bee Common Eastern Bumble Bee
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Mr. Mosquito - In the Garden Pick-a-Boo (Two-striped Grasshopper) Face of Many Faces (Variable Darner) t5%2f04%2f463304%2f4%2f99112724.TzaPajpa.jpg Ladybug Beetle
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Another Guy Shot a Fly Morning Bath Morning Makeover. Snail This Is My Tail (European Earwig)
Working Together v3%2f04%2f463304%2f4%2f47217568.124_0292_1.jpg Caterpillar's Head Six Legs v3%2f04%2f463304%2f4%2f47237992.126_0111_1.jpg
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Brown Eyed Little Guy Beast Working Hard t1%2f04%2f463304%2f4%2f47217551.ADKjxiVy.jpg
Micky Blue Eyes Up Close And Personal v3%2f04%2f463304%2f4%2f47217527.122_0230_1.jpg Bumble Bee v3%2f04%2f463304%2f4%2f47217562.123_0885_1.jpg
World In The Buble Stripes Droplets Between Rose Petals Patterns Rusty Snaketail
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Ashley Hockenberry PM reply 22-Nov-2011 18:53
A+
danieljohnson67 PM reply 01-May-2011 17:36
I have a nikon d40 with 2 lenses and i want to shoot macro insects like this.. I have a AF-S nikor 18-55mm lens in came with the camera and i purchased a nikor AF 70-300mm zoom lens i use for nature shots.. the last one wont focus close up and the orginal lens wont get as close as i would like.. any help or sugestions would be super.. please email me at danieljohnson67@aol.com.. thanks
Ashley Hockenberry PM reply 19-Oct-2010 18:13
A+
Guest 01-Apr-2010 03:04
Just another ordinary miracle. Beautiful. Thanks.--Linda
Cyrus Khamak PM reply 13-Feb-2010 08:51
Wow Magnificent V
Malcolm Pinto PM reply 19-Dec-2009 07:39
Brilliant macro gallery Michael
larose forest photos PM reply 01-Dec-2009 00:47
This is an outstanding gallery, one of your best (in my humble opinion, but then I like insects!!). Exceptional photography. VV
Mark Kula PM reply 19-Nov-2009 01:55
Excellent collection of skillfully taken shots. Great work!
Gail Miller PM reply 01-Nov-2009 02:09
Incredible gallery!!!
Jim Losch 14-Aug-2009 01:19
Wow! That's all I can say.
I am awe struck.
What camera and lens are you using to get these amazing pictures?
John Armstrong PM reply 21-Jun-2009 08:28
This world is all around us but most of the time we donīt see it. Thanks for bringing it to us. Great collection of images (V)
slhoornstra PM reply 20-Jun-2009 00:00
t is a glorious gallery!!V
Mangles Photography PM reply 07-Jun-2009 15:18
Fantastic work, just beautiful
Christina Kretchmer PM reply 01-Jun-2009 12:26
Stunning gallery Michael, it inspires me to get out and shoot more macro work and I must compliment you on your empathy for your subject matter- you make everything look so fantastically beautiful. One of the best macro galleries I have seen. Amazing. I'll be visiting your other galleries too! :) -Christina
Cyrus Khamak PM reply 26-Apr-2009 19:20
this is a beautiful set of macro shot and glad to have found them, v
Algis Kemezys PM reply 20-Apr-2009 20:56
What a fabulous collection of Insects and ALL
Pepe Zyman PM reply 22-Mar-2009 01:43
What an amazing gallery! Love your work.
Barry Ailetcher PM reply 17-Feb-2009 22:05
Outstanding Gallery like always if it was not this good I would ask if your were sick
Philippe GUERIN PM reply 30-Nov-2008 16:24
there is very very beautiful shots.. you have a great macro's gallery ... by the way the others are very good too...
great job!
Philippe
Johannelevasseur PM reply 20-Sep-2008 01:54
Wonderful gallery, great talent! big vote
Ali Majdfar PM reply 16-Sep-2008 07:30
Stunning captures, excellent. GMV
Alex Uchôa PM reply 14-Sep-2008 23:21
Dificult theme very well captured. Professional work. V!
Nuno Boavida PM reply 13-Sep-2008 10:24
Great collection of macro images. V
Israel Fichman R.I.P PM reply 13-Sep-2008 05:14
Very impressive gallery. So many wonderful Images, Great work.GMV.
juliepowell PM reply 12-Sep-2008 03:12
Stunning gallery - the spiders give me chills! The other insects are amazing to see - thank you for sharing! Great job on all of them!
Brinn MacDougall PM reply 10-Sep-2008 22:58
This gallery opens our eyes to the world of the unknown..excellent..v
Guest 24-Aug-2008 12:32
Rob isle of wight Guest
Very clear and impressive shots i see i got to try harder
MAG.M.A. Photographie PM reply 19-Aug-2008 19:44
Some real beauties in here - our approach is not quite the same, but I enjoyed a lot of your pictures!
Guest 01-Aug-2008 20:27
amazing details....very creative with the 'macro'
thank you for sharing with us!!
Big Vote

-VJ
Bill Warren PM reply 30-Jul-2008 13:51
Big stars in tiny bodies. Great details and DOF. Voted
Glen Allen PM reply 22-Jul-2008 14:38
great gallery.. just started this myself.. hope to do as well.. Vote!!
Jeffee Gourley Art and Photography PM reply 21-Jul-2008 09:35
A lot of comments have been made, I am not sure I could say anything that hasn't
already been said. There are a lot of people impressed with your work, keep it up!
Len Philpot PM reply 20-Jul-2008 01:40
Wow! The (almost) invisible world right beneath our eyes, so to speak. Great shots!
Michael Clay Smith PM reply 19-Jul-2008 15:26
stunning macro galley!! -v-
janetspain PM reply 19-Jul-2008 02:30
Fascinating...voted
DVattika Photography_Dimitri V PM reply 05-Jul-2008 22:12
Very impressive gallery. V
Ivo F. Raic 05-Jul-2008 08:51
Exellent Macro work - congratulation! Vote.
John 05-Jul-2008 07:55
Unbelievably beautiful!
Dave Hawkins PM reply 04-Jul-2008 17:45
This is such an enjoyable gallery of images to view. Thank you for sharing with the rest of
us - V
Dave
Naret Visesvongsa PM reply 04-Jul-2008 14:50
Stunning macro collection. Vote.
MHOliveira 04-Jul-2008 02:21
Terrific macro shots. I spent a delightful hour or so looking at your superb shots. I wish I had the know-how and the equipment.
bill friedlander PM reply 03-Jul-2008 02:32
Amazing gallery. V
Eli Finkelstein PM reply 02-Jul-2008 21:45
Wonderful gallery, keep them coming!
Jeffee Gourley Art and Photography PM reply 02-Jul-2008 09:02
Spactacular work!
Guest PM reply 01-Jul-2008 20:00
Wow! incredible images
carol j. phipps PM reply 01-Jul-2008 02:15
Spectacular collection of super macros here! V
Guest PM reply 30-Jun-2008 10:42
Loved the macro shots and very cleverly displayed
julia treharne
shatterbug PM reply 30-Jun-2008 04:30
Enjoyed my visit to your macro world...some really terrific closeups in here!
Peter De Rycke PM reply 29-Jun-2008 22:03
Excellent work !! I recently got the Canon 100mm macro lens, and still waiting for my new Manfrotto tripod .. i hope to do as good as you ! Regards, Peter
Nina Ludwig PM reply 29-Jun-2008 20:12
Wow, great gallery Michael!
Nicki Thurgar PM reply 29-Jun-2008 17:35
These are amazing, definitely worth a V!
dabbans_yves PM reply 29-Jun-2008 15:42
Very beautiful gallery, and superb photographs! V
olivier bruning PM reply 29-Jun-2008 08:23
very impressive macro gallery! it opens up a world for sure....V
msham PM reply 28-Jun-2008 16:03
Spectacular shots. You have a wonderful macro gallery. v
Stephanie PM reply 28-Jun-2008 15:07
Bugs of any kind give me the heebeejeebees but I have to admit these are incredible! :)
Carolyn 28-Jun-2008 12:33
Wonderful.... Keep up the good work!
David Yu PM reply 28-Jun-2008 00:49
Very impressive of these close up macro shots. They are colorful and super sharp with details. ~V~
Guest PM reply 27-Jun-2008 20:09
Your shooting is totaly insane!

Oli.( http://oliqccity.wordpress.com/ )
Steve Morris PM reply 27-Jun-2008 18:09
Very colourful macro work Michael - some of these are very close indeed!!BV
debbie 26-Jun-2008 18:35
debbie - very fantastic and wonderful work. love it. thanks for sharing it.
yoram shpirer PM reply 26-Jun-2008 18:34
Great gallery! V
Enny PM reply 26-Jun-2008 12:01
stunning work, chapeau.
bryan1979 PM reply 26-Jun-2008 05:03
absolutely amazing, I have a macro lens for my nikon but I cant seem to pull the detail out like you do, voted.
Tim 26-Jun-2008 03:38
Awesome! I have had th e30d for about a year. Just sold it to get 40d. While I was at it I picked up the 100mm macro also. Just had it for 2 days and I am HOOKED!!! I would lolve to get any advice if you would? Again, AWESOME!!!!!! Tim
John Hudson PM reply 26-Jun-2008 00:10
fantastic gallery! v
AgnieszkaW PM reply 25-Jun-2008 19:47
Fantastic gallery:)) big vote
Mike Ross PM reply 25-Jun-2008 18:53
Superb pictures!! v.
Guest 25-Jun-2008 15:17
Wow! Great work. I am absolutely fascinated with macro photography and have been trying my hand at it, but I have a long way to go before I get to your level. :)
Thanks for sharing it.
Suzanne
lorand PM reply 25-Jun-2008 11:32
Stunning gallery!!!
Vote
GeneWard PM reply 25-Jun-2008 03:12
fantastic. voted.
saira jaweb 24-Jun-2008 22:31
hi michael
u did the great job
im student of entomology
u helped me a lot through ur pics
plz keep it up
Guest 24-Jun-2008 22:25
very nice job
being a student of entomology
u helped me a lot
thanx alot
keep it up
Joxetxu PM reply 24-Jun-2008 19:45
Spectacular...!
Ruth Voorhis PM reply 24-Jun-2008 19:35
A stunning gallery. Bravo!
Carole Stevens PM reply 24-Jun-2008 18:34
Incredible gallery stunning work, big vote!
You have amazing light and colour, do you use any sort of flash?
Jola Dziubinska PM reply 24-Jun-2008 12:57
Outstanding macro shots, Michael, sometimes scary, always beautiful. Vote.
Felicity 24-Jun-2008 12:40
Great shots... I like them alot... makes me want to climb into the wilderness with the camera...
Steve Sharp PM reply 24-Jun-2008 02:44
A great insight into the colourful and wonderful world of these little creatures.
Gary Hall PM reply 24-Jun-2008 01:47
Your macro work really is outstanding. Your processing skills show off your work in a delightful way. Congrats. I voted
Doug Kessler PM reply 23-Jun-2008 20:45
One of the best macro galleries I've seen! BV
John Heck PM reply 23-Jun-2008 19:46
Great work Michael, thanks for sharing the pics.
I enjoy macro photogrpahy also, so i really enjoyed these.

John Hck
ilan -p PM reply 23-Jun-2008 16:58
Excellent work Keep up the great work
lisapolidora PM reply 23-Jun-2008 16:41
Amazing! All of them...
Guest 23-Jun-2008 13:56
GOOD JOB
Tim Corbeel PM reply 23-Jun-2008 11:48
Very nice gallery!
Keep up the good work ;-)
Jim & Josefina PM reply 23-Jun-2008 05:27
Amazing shots but gives me creepy feeling! Great captures! V!... Josefina
Billy PM reply 23-Jun-2008 00:38
Just voted. Wonderful macro!
Guest PM reply 22-Jun-2008 23:51
Voted! Just fabulous work here!
Marcos Rodriguez PM reply 22-Jun-2008 16:38
Yeah, very impressive Michael!
dawn PM reply 22-Jun-2008 16:35
wow! Great stuff Michael! v.
noearlybird PM reply 22-Jun-2008 16:09
Beautiful color and detail and light! Kathie ~v~
J Bryan Kramer PM reply 22-Jun-2008 15:55
Great shots
krunal PM reply 22-Jun-2008 11:30
lovely gallery
Vote!
NatalieV PM reply 22-Jun-2008 08:41
Awesome shots! V
Vivian Beks PM reply 21-Jun-2008 18:37
Strong photos, very impressive!!! I love the colours and the POV's. Compliment!!!
Richard Calmes PM reply 21-Jun-2008 13:37
Amazing images! Great backgrounds that work well with the subjects! Great use of DOF and composition! V
Galina Stepanova PM reply 21-Jun-2008 01:42
My hat off...
Super macros!
Garth Close PM reply 21-Jun-2008 01:39
C R I K E Y !
Joan Thompson PM reply 20-Jun-2008 03:39
Outstanding macro shots - very inspirational.
LeeG PM reply 20-Jun-2008 02:01
Outstanding macro shots and great captions too! ~V~
This gallery is a study on how to do close up work. !
abby_bell08 PM reply 20-Jun-2008 01:12
Michael: One of the best Macro Insect albums I've seen. The DOF, compositions and focus is excellent.
Abby V
Barry Ailetcher PM reply 19-Jun-2008 03:39
Very nice gallery as always but I don't want to get that close to the little buggers
silvia marmori PM reply 18-Jun-2008 14:39
its' a wonderful gallery.. images are so well captured..
with great light, from good angles..
you have a curious eye to see at and find these wonders..
amazing and beautiful world..
flowsnow PM reply 18-Jun-2008 12:03
another incredible series. thumbs up
Charles Lasnier PM reply 18-Jun-2008 03:15
Very sharp, detailed, and colorful!
Giancarlo Guzzardi PM reply 17-Jun-2008 17:58
nice and impressive macro galery
Suzette A Paduano PM reply 17-Jun-2008 12:01
Wow awesome
Guest PM reply 17-Jun-2008 08:44
Wonderful stuff, Michael, I love the burst of color from this gallery!
Russell Orrell PM reply 17-Jun-2008 03:59
These are so precise and beautiful. I cannot think of any way to improve on them. They have a "just right" feel about them.
Martin Schiff PM reply 16-Jun-2008 20:42
This is a stunning gallery, Michael. Great work.
Raymond Schreeuwer (Rafi) PM reply 16-Jun-2008 20:10
These are fantasic...
Kat PM reply 16-Jun-2008 04:36
Wonderful, interesting macro gallery. All are so detailed. Fantastic work. Thanks for sharing. Vote :)
an nguyen PM reply 16-Jun-2008 01:44
Portraits of the extremely creepy creature are in beautiful macro display here. My compliments . Big V
Krzysztof Masłowski PM reply 15-Jun-2008 17:11
Have I told you lately that I love them all?
Some really great stuff in here.
Will you comment on my http://www.pbase.com/krzysztofmaslowski/nature ?
Serena Bowles PM reply 09-Jun-2008 20:53
Astoundingly good pictures V
Roe.. PM reply 02-Jun-2008 01:55
yes..outstanding work
Yavuz 01-May-2008 10:03
wonderful picture..It is reveal the secret of life...
Betty Wilchek PM reply 29-Apr-2008 15:40
Spectacular images. Your work is Magical. Gallery Vote
dan 11-Apr-2008 11:12
i want to thank you for some of the images, i used you as an example in my photography coursework, as im doing super macro shots and need reseearch. so i researched you :D lols
FotoAficionado PM reply 20-Jan-2008 13:20
Great Gallery, funny titles LOL.
Birte Person PM reply 16-Jan-2008 05:20
Excellent macro gallery.
Row 04-Jan-2008 23:43
Fantastic work here! I love your gallery so far - it's so wonderful. Looks like you have your camera with you at all times, and are not aftriad to use it! Beautiful images.
Rosemarie Kusserow PM reply 03-Jan-2008 11:58
Thanks for posting this Macro gallery Michael, it was really a plesure to view at, vote, Rosemarie :o) Have a wonderful New Year !!
kimene S PM reply 21-Dec-2007 02:01
Wow! Your work is truly amazing and awe inspiring to say the least! V V V V!
Guest PM reply 17-Oct-2007 01:58
Nice work, thanks for sharing.
vardaraju v p 26-Feb-2007 12:07
hi..am from india michael the photos r really beautiful its so amazing..keep going sir...bye
G.Pietro Munaretto PM reply 24-Jan-2007 16:31
Magnificent sight!
raulp 18-Jan-2007 13:21
superior macro shots. this is the first time i see such a zoomed in macro shots. thanks for sharing!
Matylda Lempel-Chareza Photography PM reply 03-Dec-2006 23:28
grate gallery,vote
Eldar Kadymov PM reply 07-Nov-2006 15:16
One world,-exclusive ! This gallery puts any heavy gear pro in to very challenging competition ! Bravo, V
ODETTE 31-Aug-2006 17:17
DELICIOUS..LIKE FLYING INTO COLOUR
Zainudin PM reply 08-Aug-2006 17:06
Excellent Macro work, Micheal. I love the series.
Steven Gregory PM reply 21-Jun-2006 11:35
Outstanding macros. Love it.
Poras Chaudhary PM reply 21-May-2006 12:14
Excellent Macro Stuff Michael,
Great work.........

Regards
Kaipu
Adrian Reilly PM reply 18-May-2006 22:21
Wow, these images are stunning.Such great vibrant subjects and colours. well done. V
Lloyd & Sandy Spitalnik PM reply 18-Mar-2006 19:55
Hi Michael, Love this gallery and all the beautiful and interesting critters. Macro does open up a whole new world and you've captured it beautifully! Lloyd and Sandy Spitalnik
Ashley Hockenberry PM reply 17-Mar-2006 17:47
nice work
Mark Fellows PM reply 08-Feb-2006 01:50
Outstanding gallery!
ragnarandren PM reply 14-Oct-2005 21:42
Beautiful pictures, sharp, great DOF. I am very impressed and will return often to get inspiration from your pictures! Thanks for sharing! Ciao, Ragnar
Irene, Cape Town 24-Sep-2005 19:13
Absolutely wonderful detail and clear, saturated colour. I've spent a most enjoyable hour at LEAST going through your galleries - expecially the ordhics. Excellent.
NC Turner PM reply 15-Aug-2005 15:20
Excellent work Michael! Keep up the great work!
Greg
rosemarie kearney PM reply 07-Aug-2005 20:44
Hello Michael, I like your macro shots, i am just experimenting with macro myself , and your shot have just inspired me to try harder . Instead of giving in so easily.
Keep up the good work.
Rosie
Trevor Rudderham PM reply 07-Aug-2005 13:31
Very nice work Michael!
Guest 05-Aug-2005 21:24
Very nice
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