Growing up in a communist country, we had no access to or real knowledge of the outside world. With the information that we now take for granted tightly controlled, we were living in a bubble. When communism ended, my entire concept of what the planet and all living things were all about changed quickly and… Continue reading These Bug Macros Required 8,000 151MP Photos and 86 Hours of Editing
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Small Wonders
Starting out early in the day ensures that my little friends are asleep. This makes it easier for me to shoot them. Photograph/Vadim Trunov Vadim Trunov introduces us to the world of lilliputian creatures, and explores their interaction with the environment they call home. My Assignment Description: To create playful stories out of macro shots of… Continue reading Small Wonders
Bug Photographer of the Year Under Fire for Drugging His Subjects
Macro insect photographers are up in arms this week after the title of “Bug Photographer of the Year” was awarded to a photographer who drugs his subjects for his ultra-close-up photos. Last Thursday, the Buglife Bug Photography Awards put on by the photo contest organizer Photocrowd announced the winner of its Bug Photographer of the… Continue reading Bug Photographer of the Year Under Fire for Drugging His Subjects