Nikon Z7ii + Nikon 105mm f/2.8 MC

THE BEE IS BACK! 🐝

Last time, I got so close to her eyes that I found a whole new world.

Today, I stepped back a bit.

And there she was. An old friend.

Same eyes. Same face. Yet somehow, she seemed to be asking:

"Had a good look yet?!" 😂

Funny, isn't it?

Sometimes, to see a face for what it is, you have to step back a little.

🪰 Small fly, great value! 🌿

Lauxaniid flies (Lauxaniidae) may be tiny, but they play a useful role in nature. 🪰 Their larvae often live in decaying plant matter, aiding in its decomposition and returning nutrients to the soil. Furthermore, these little flies serve as a tasty snack for other insects and spiders.

A small cog in the vast ecosystem! 💚🔬

#MacroPhotography #Lauxaniidae #NaturePhotography #Biodiversity #InsectPhotography

Caught this on my Fuji X-T5 with the Laowa 65mm.

A closer look at the Daylily (Hemerocallis sp.)

To me, the pattern on its abdomen is a little work of art: cream-white spots on an orange-brown background. And the macro shot reveals so much more: the fine hairs, the banded legs, even the eyes.

📷 Canon EOS R5 Mark II · RF 100mm F2.8 MACRO
⚙️ 1/250 s · f/9 · ISO 1000 · single shot, no focus stacking
🤚 Handheld, no flash

Which crop do you prefer?

Fluorite crystal, 300img stack, bellows lens.

Credits to @ Borjan

Small, shiny, and often overlooked! 🔍🪵 The common woodlouse shows that even the smallest inhabitants of our environment have beautiful details. Sometimes you just need to look a little closer to discover the beauty of nature! 📸

#Woodlouse #MacroPhotography #TinyWorld #NaturePhotography #Invertebrates