Insect photography

Insect photography is a genre of photography that focuses on the tiny world of life. It captures the morphological details and survival moments of insects through macro lenses, showcasing the beauty of nature's microcosm. It requires precise control of light and depth of field to highlight easily overlooked features of insects, such as their compound eyes, wing veins, and setae — like the colorful arrangement of scales on a butterfly's wings, the limb strength of an ant carrying food, or the metallic luster of a beetle's exoskeleton.

Photographers often patiently wait for the natural behaviors of insects, such as the concentration of a bee gathering nectar or the alertness of a mantis preying, to freeze these dynamic moments. These works not only present the rigor of scientific observation but also endow the images with a sense of story. Such photography is not only a record of nature but also arouses people's attention and awe for tiny lives, being a clever combination of science and art.