This story appears in the June 2015 issue of National Geographic magazine. The eye is an organ of extreme perfection. I have a strong interest in evolution, and eyes have developed stunning ...

For my macro photography I use Sigma's 180mm f/3.5 DG ... I find it's best to work early morning or late evening as insects are a lot more approachable, being either cool in the morning or just ...

Think about it — macro lenses are made for close-up photography and the best results ... Venus Optics calls it a “bug’s eye” view. Its f/14 aperture means a reduced amount of light hitting ...

He said: "I love macro photography, I spend a lot of ... I want to show the world the amazing insects unnoticed to the naked eye." Picture: IRENEUSZ IRASS WALEDZIK / CATERS NEWS Credit: IRENEUSZ ...

Insects in Peril will be an eye-opening look at insects that showcases both their beauty and their value. These tiny creatures, Biss says in the video, go underappreciated despite being so ...

That's why this instructional post from Alex Wild caught my eye. Wild is talented photographer, and his subjects are mostly insects (we ... a professional-grade photography rig on a budget ...

Biss specializes in macro photography that gets up close and personal with the subject. He has photographed seeds and fruits in extraordinary detail, insect eggs, the human eye and even mold ...

Macro photography can make even tiny subjects ... that only a slim sliver of the scene is sharp. Focusing on an insect's eye, for example, will likely mean its body will fall out of focus.