Friday, January 9, 2015

PetaPixel: Macro Photos that Capture the Beauty and Diversity of Insects in Singapore’s Rainforests

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Nicky Bay is a Singapore-based photographer who captures the beauty and diversity of insects in Singapore’s rainforests through macro photography. He made 46 trips out into the wild in 2014, capturing tens of thousands of photographs and sharing thousands of photos online.










His images are captured using a custom rig and kit of his own making. The main elements are: a Nikon D800, Tamron 90mm f/2.8, Nikkor 200mm f/4, Sigma 15mm f/2.8, extension tubes, a close up filter, 3 Nikon SB-R200 with softboxes and diffusers, and a number of other accessories. Here’s what the rig looks like:


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Here are some of Bay’s favorite photographs from 2014:


Cicadae parasite beetle

Cicadae parasite beetle



Net-winged beetle larvae

Net-winged beetle larvae



Leaf mimic grasshopper

Leaf mimic grasshopper



Stink bug hatchlings

Stink bug hatchlings



Fungus gnat larvae

Fungus gnat larvae



Caterpillar

Caterpillar



Ladybird

Ladybird



Long-horned orb weaver

Long-horned orb weaver



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Treehopper

Treehopper



Scale Insect

Scale Insect



Planthopper

Planthopper



Masked hunter assassin bug

Masked hunter assassin bug



Dead leaf grasshopper

Dead leaf grasshopper



Spittle bug nymph

Spittle bug nymph



Harvestman

Harvestman



Caterpillar

Caterpillar



Ladybird-mimic spider

Ladybird-mimic spider



Leaf insect nymph

Leaf insect nymph



You can find more of Bay’s work and adventures on his website, Flickr, and Facebook pages.


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Image credits: Photographs by Nicky Bay and used with permission







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