[G-spec]

came across these and thought I'd share, dunno much about photography and didn't know shots like this are possible, wow!

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6/yes06.110/0_288e4_46dbc60f_orig

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http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/4212/yes06.111/0_288e8_5dc53aaf_orig

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/55/yes06.111/0_288e9_edd0961c_orig

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[m3thods]

damn those are stunning!

He must have a really cool critter collection :D

Any information on equipment used? I only would think a tele-macro was used (like the canon 180L), but some of those shots are really really close and detailed.

[Kim Jong Un]

It's called macro photography or close-up photography.

[moky]

as much as those are stunning and beautiful photos, those photos also make me not want to shoot more macro photography :D

to capture those in the wild must be a true test of patience.

im thinking a telemacro would do the trick. if those aren't cropped images, im thinking maybe something like canon's mp-e 65 for a 5x magnification?

his lighting is definitely a big factor as they all seem to be very balanced

[jtanner_]

^ Definitely a test of patience... That's an insane variety of rare insects/creatures...

And some great macro shots!

[Mananetwork]

This guy is pro!

To let you know, he shoots all his subjects in a studio. Perfect light, everything down to even a backdrop

[asdfpic]

Some of these pictures gave me the creeps...

Nevertheless, great pictures!

[Armind]

Holy macro!

[ForbiddenX]

Pretty cool photos! Scrolled down pretty fast kinda scared of bugs haha

[Hehe]

Stunning but creeps me out... :D

[hsh4]

damnn sure creeped me out too

[Amaru]

These are amazing. Macro is probably the most mind-boggling variety of photography, imo (aside from HDR maybe, if you include that).

Can someone with more expertise than I take a guess at how much Photoshop manipulation has gone into these? Some look a bit surreal, especially with regards to the backdrops. (Not that it diminishes how amazing they are).

[Fafine]

looks like aliens!

[darkness]

Those are some really cool shots.

[niforpix]

It's called macro photography or close-up photography.

No way...

Anyway, great shots!