Shootin' Bugs

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Claw of a Stag Beetle.

by Brandon Rondell

Boo! scary, huh? 

I'm an Entomology Photographer, and author. Shootin' bugs (with a camera, of course) is a tricky proposition. At magnification, the smallest vibration can distort an image. So, even after careful preparation and set up, I tend to switch off the HVAC and the fridge, and shoot at night when passing traffic is at its nadir.

Deer Fly eyes.
Claw of a Stag Beetle.
Wolf Spider on Lavender.
A Jumping Spider in pollen.
Wolf Spider.
Close up of Wolf Spider face.
Close up of Red Ant head.

Photos by Brandon Rondell

Originally, I started as a photojournalist in East Africa. Following a stint shooting corporate headshots, I migrated to the wonder of the insect world. As an environmentalist I believe showing the beauty of these creatures helps create awareness about their significance. Each image is actually hundreds of images stitched together, up to 400 images. And the process takes 3-4 days to complete. You can find more on Instagram at wonderverse_macro. Cheers!