These photos are amazing! For the last year I've achieved some satisfying results on insect close-ups using a Nikon compact digital (Coolpix 3100). I now want to take a step into SLR. For me the interest is two-fold: the excitement of getting a good photo and thinking, "Wow!" when I see the result; and the sheer wonder of seeing insects in detail that we'd never appreciate with the naked eye. Inspiring! Thank you.