Macro photography is the art of taking close-up pictures that reveal details which can’t be seen with the naked eye. For example, while we can see the fly on the wall, our eyes aren’t equipped to make out the fine details of the hairs on it’s face. This is where macro photography comes in. It gives us a glimpse into the world of the very small, which goes largely unnoticed by us as we hurriedly shuffle through our day.

Eye of a Tokay Gecko
“A close-up shot of a Tokay Gecko. Their eyes remind me of old-fashioned keyholes. Thanks for looking!” The photo is taken by Alan M.

La force et la passion
“She felt her strength and passion back by 1 small drop of water.”. The photo is taken by Leon Baas.

High-Tech Jumper
“Jumping spider on a DVD reading my data! Shot with a Canon 20D with a Canon MP-E macro lens.” The photo is taken by Coder.

Bubble Magic
“Close-up of a wet leaf… taken with a Canon Powershot A610”.The photo is taken by Sophie.

Lasius Vlavius
“This yellow meadow ant is trying to find a way to dry ground after the rain”. The photo is taken by Leon Baas.

Flower Detail
Close-up of a very colorful flower.

Frog’s Eye
Photos are taken by Justin Dotson.

Dewdrop Refraction
Taken by Brian Valentine.

Water Lily
The photo is taken by Chun-Chih Fan (ddsnet).

A Flower
The photo is taken by Indah Susanti.

Another Vision
The photo is taken by Kristina Buceatchi.

A Flower
The photo is taken by Cyril Cattin.

Igor Siwanowicz

Under a microscope

Crane Fly
This insect looks like something out of a Sci-fi movie.

A Flower
The photo is taken by Chan Chen.

Spider
Stunning detail of a spider.

8.365 I saw the Sea
The photo is taken by Lux Tenebra.

Water & Rose
Beautiful colors.

European Hover Fly in Profile

Refracted Daisy
You can see the refracted daisy in the blurred background.

White Spider

House Fly
Simply wonderful photo.

Red Veined Darter
Truly stunning macro of this insect covered in morning dew. Wow!