Tag Archives: insects

Bugs on Book Covers

Bugs on Book Covers painting insects books

I’m really enjoying this collection of bugs painted on book covers by Bristol-based artist Rose Sanderson. See more and read a brief interview over on Daily DuJour.

Bug on a Bike

A brilliant capture of a praying mantis straddling two budding leaves by Borneo-based photographer Tustel Ico. (via chris griffin)

By Christopher on April 5, 2012 • bicycles insects plants

Dew-Soaked Insects Photographed by Ondrej Pakan

Dew Soaked Insects Photographed by Ondrej Pakan macro insects

Slovakian photographer Ondrej Pakan captures wonderful macro photographs of insects drenched in morning dew. See much more over in his portfolio. (via mefi)

By Christopher on March 12, 2012 • insects macro

Swarms, Flocks & Herds: Installations by Kristi Malakoff

Swarms, Flocks & Herds: Installations by Kristi Malakoff multiples installation insects animals

I’m really enjoying these large-scale installations of animals and insects by Canadian visual artist Kristi Malakoff. Also check out her work with currency and flowers. And if you liked this also see the work of Eiji Watanabe. (via pulmonaire)

By Christopher on March 1, 2012 • animals insects installation multiples

Surreal Macro Photographs of Insects

Malaysian photographer Lee Peiling lives and works in Tanzania where she picked up a camera for the first time just three years ago. Among her quickly growing body of work are these macro photographs of insects that look almost like paintings due to her use of a focus technique known as bokeh. If you like these, definitely check out more of her Small World series.

By Christopher on February 3, 2012 • insects macro

Stunning Long Exposure Photographs of Gold Fireflies in Japan

Stunning Long Exposure Photographs of Gold Fireflies in Japan nature long exposure Japan insects fireflies

Taken in various locations around Maniwa and Okayama Prefecture in Japan between 2008-2011 this brilliant series of photographs captures the wild frenzy of gold fireflies as they mate after thunderstorms during the June to July rainy season. Shot using a slow shutter speed, the neon green and yellow contrails seem almost digitally imposed on the scenic landscapes, but I assure you these are real. See them a bit larger here. (via polaroid dreams)

By Christopher on December 30, 2011 • fireflies insects Japan long exposure nature

Origami Beetle by Shuki Kato

Origami Beetle by Shuki Kato paper origami insects

Spotted this amazing paper beetle designed and folded by Shuki Kato. It’s folded from a single 22″ square of tracing paper and has a nearly 10″ wingspan. Check out the rest of his impeccable folding work here.

By Christopher on September 7, 2011 • insects origami paper

Translucent Ants Photographed Eating Colored Liquids

Scientist Mohamed Babu from Mysore, India captured beautiful photos of these translucent ants eating a specially colored liquid sugar. Some of the ants would even move between the food resulting in new color combinations in their stomachs. Read more over on the Daily Mail. (via notcot)