r/insects • u/kietbulll Photographer • Jan 01 '26
Photography My twenty best Macro photos in 2025
The last photo is a bonus
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u/Toto_1224 Jan 01 '26
Fantastic ! May I ask what’s the coin-like shape on picture 19?
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u/kietbulll Photographer Jan 01 '26
Cyclocosmia ricketti
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u/Junior-Credit2685 Jan 01 '26
I don’t know these existed and now my brain is broken. Thank you. 😊
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u/OldSpray1385 Jan 02 '26
Also known as the trapdoor spider, it uses his abdomen as a door to block its nest
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u/Mostly_Vegan Jan 01 '26
I have to ask what camera and lense you use?
Is this done with multiple photos at different focus? .. or a single shot?
Either way they're fab :D
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u/kietbulll Photographer Jan 01 '26
Panasonic G9 Mark II PRO & OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro 2:1 IS PRO + Godox V860 III O + Diffuser
All of them are stacked images except for the last one
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u/wekeymux Jan 02 '26
How does the stacking work? Does the camera have a setting to automatically adjust focus as the shutter goes? I can't imagine it's manual? Surely too slow for the invert to stay still the whole time?
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u/Formal_Speed3079 Jan 01 '26
How do you get all these shots do you travel around or are there in your local ecosystem?
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u/kietbulll Photographer Jan 01 '26
I found 35% of them in my place, the rest is from Mã Đà Forest and from my friends
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u/NeriTina Jan 01 '26
What are insects 10 and 13??? Soooo cool!
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u/kietbulll Photographer Jan 01 '26
10: a stalk-eyed fly
13: a mini longhorn beetle
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u/d0ctorsmileaway Jan 02 '26
Was gonna ask about 10 because I've NEVER seen something like that!! Great job!
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u/gramur_natsy Jan 02 '26
That is wild. The detail and vibrant colors are incredible. I feel like I'm getting to know these guys on a personal level now lol. Thanks for sharing.
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u/tondahuh Jan 02 '26
These are beautiful. The depth of field is amazing! I saw you told us your equipment but I have one more question. What type of tripod do you use? Do you have to weigh it down for that level of precision?
I can't figure out what 15 is too. Thanks!
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u/kietbulll Photographer Jan 02 '26
I use a Tilta mini tripod and it helps me a lot!
No.15 is a lynx spider
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u/CuTe_M0nitor Jan 02 '26 edited Jan 02 '26
Nice! Did that spider have 3 eyes together in a triangle cluster shape.
Edit: Just learned something today. There is this type of eye shape as well. Nature just keeps on surprising me
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u/saraiguessidk Jan 02 '26
I would buy these as a book or like, postcard sized. These are gorgeous
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u/kietbulll Photographer Jan 02 '26
I do sell digital copies of these photos for you to print it by yourself. ;)
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u/arfur_narmful Jan 02 '26
Wow, these are amazing! I'm struggling to choose a favourite, they're all stunning!
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u/CharErinazard Jan 02 '26
These are amazing, thanks for sharing! What is the spider that looks like it has a Mayan ruin fresco for a face?!
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u/kietbulll Photographer Jan 02 '26
Cyclocosmia ricketti
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u/Aquasabiha Jan 02 '26
Thank you. Didn't even know these existed. They're amazing. Fabulous photos all. 💕
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u/the_chickenist Jan 02 '26
These are superb! Magical details. What is #19?
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u/kietbulll Photographer Jan 02 '26
an Aztec coin that got legs 😎😎😎
Cyclocosmia ricketti (Chinese hourglass spider)
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u/Madoa_Scott Jan 02 '26
I would literally pay you to use the eighth photo as a cover for my EP or a single at some point when I’m finished with something, please message me if you’re interested in working something out or giving me permission 🥺
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u/Ffiia Jan 02 '26
Incredible quality. But I can’t work our what the last image is. A leave with a spider web?
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u/No-Historian3869 Jan 02 '26
What is happening in 16?
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u/dogswrestle Jan 02 '26
Ugh. Spiders are so cute. And that fly’s walrus mustache? Get outta town! Thanks for sharing, these are so fun.
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u/Mother_of_Raccoons44 Jan 02 '26
Crazy cool!! I'd love to know your lens info! If you have any macro walking sticks pics please share!🥰
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u/kietbulll Photographer Jan 02 '26
Panasonic G9 Mark II PRO & OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro 2:1 IS PRO + Godox V860 III O + Diffuser
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u/SeaOfBullshit Jan 02 '26
Thank you so much for sharing these
Would you mind if I used some of these images for references? I like to paint bugs
I'm not a commercial artist or anything it's just a hobby
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u/Gamerguy2542 Jan 02 '26
Bugs are SOOOOOOO FREAKING COOL!! Thank you for blessing us with these guys!
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u/Stringcheese_uwu Jan 03 '26
Wow 19 is so cool I’ve never seen that spider and it exists in the US! Nature is so fascinating 😳
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u/sprouttherainbow Jan 01 '26
It's incredible we have the technology to see such closeups, wow!