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Jean

I am a retired lecturer, amateur nature photographer, DEC Volunteer, Research Associate to WA Herbarium (rare, endangered and unknown plants) and many other things...

My husband Fred and I explore the local forests around Perth and find many treasures. Without Fred's help I wouldn't be able to photograph as any invertebrates as I do. Thanks Fred.

Names of invertebrates are put on in good faith, from contacts or research. If any are wrong please contact me.
Please remember that insects depicted on these pages may be outwardly similar and photographs should not be used as the sole means of identification.

Databases I have contributed my photos to:
Eades, D.C. & D. Otte. Orthoptera Species File Online. Version 2.0/3.5. 27 June 2009
My photos

Lacewing Digital Library
www.arkive.org/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stylidium
Mydid and Apoicera (flies) on Apioceridae & Mydidae web-site

My Bug links


I am aDaisy
What Flower Are You?


Secrets of Macro Insect Photography
Set your camera to take the highest size and quality image
I use direct sunlight, others use a flash.
Get to know your insects and how and when they move.
Some insects are active in the morning and others at night (Use lights and sheets)
Avoid shadows falling on them.
Move very slowly around them. (Like a sloth)
Any jerky movement will alert them and most likely scare them away.
Some insects do not worry about you being there, others are very flighty.
Take lots of photos starting from afar and move in slowly taking more as you go.
Take a breath as you press the trigger.
Press gently, don’t jab.
Use a tripod system with your elbows on the ground, knees – kneel if you need to get low. You will get your clothes grubby but it is worth it. :-)
Enjoy the insect/invertebrate.
Happy snapping.







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