Links
These are websites that I visit frequently, whenever I want to feel inspired, or when I want to learn and try something new.
Entomology and Macrophotography related:
The Smaller Majority blog – by Piotr Naskrecki
Myrmecos – insect photography by Alex wild
Anura.it – by Emanuele Biggi
Macro Photography in Singapore – blog by Nicky Bay
John Hallmén – check also his blog at makrofokus.se (in Swedish) where he discusses macrophotography techniques
Rainforests Photography – blog by Paul Bertner, and excellent tips about macrophotography. His galleries are here
Hidden Worlds – by Paul Harcourt Davies
Lily Kumpe – Insect photography from Australia. Check out her stunning field studio work
Endless Forms – photography by Ellen Woods
She’s Got Legs – science communication and wildlife photography by Caitlin Henderson
NLwild – wildlife phoptography by Nick Volpe and Lucyna Kania
SpiderBytes – blog about spiders and spider-related research by Catherine Scott
Ibycter – blog and photography by Sean McCann
Up Close with Nature – Kurt OrionMystery’s blog
Marco Colombo Wildlife Photography
Jen Guyton – ecology, conservation, and science communication
Tropical Herping – by Alejandro Arteaga and Lucas Bustamante
Deep Green Photography – by Greg Basco
Israel Insect World – a photographic guide to invertebrates in Israel by Oz Rittner
A Chaos of Delight – the wonderful world of soil mesofauna, by Andy Murray. Collembola, arachnids, myriapods, worms, and other often-overlooked invertebrates
Microworlds Photography – aquatic invertebrates by Daniel Stoupin
Extreme Macro the Art of Patience – John Kimbler’s photography blog
Beetles in the Bush – blog by Ted MacRae
Biodiversity in Focus – blog by Morgan Jackson
Insect art:
The Endless Swarm – one of the only blogs out there discussing insect-inspired art
Thomas Shahan – excellent macrophotographer, talented artist and salticid enthusiast
Carim Nahaboo – one of the best scientific illustrators, amazing realistic artwork
Form and Pheromone – art by Christopher Marley
Wesley Fleming glass sculptor – amazing glass artwork, including many arthropods
Glassinsetto – Beautiful glass insects by Yuki Tsunoda
Eric Keller – 3D modelling and CG animation with some of the most anatomically accurate arthropods I have ever seen
Cool stuff:
The insidious Bogleech – art and articles by Jonathan Wojcik. Monsters, parasites and little-known creatures. Don’t miss his Pokemonology page!
WeirdBugLady – handmade plush toys by Brigette Zacharczenko
Jenna Wingate Designs – squishy arthropods made of yarn! Many nice knitted caterpillar designs.