Monday, December 15, 2014

Insect Photography Prints For Sale Online

By Lucia Weeks


The insect world is a fascinating part of nature, full of interest and beauty. Insect photography prints for sale in Harrisonburg VA are perfect for students of science or for those who want unique artwork for their homes. A skilled photographer use camera lenses, angles, and light like a gifted artist uses brushstrokes and paints.

Insects are fascinating. They come in an infinite variety of shapes, colors, and habitats; in fact, new varieties are being discovered all the time in remote areas of the globe. Some are beloved, like butterflies, ladybugs, and bees. Others are less familiar, making their image even more striking when properly presented in an art photo.

It's easy to see how some subjects lend themselves to decorative art. A spider web jeweled with dew and sparkling in the morning sun is unforgettable. Butterflies resting on brightly colored flowers are so beautiful they stop observers in their tracks. A Luna Moth is a miracle of lovely lines and delicate shades of green. Having the static image on the wall, to enjoy over and over, is the perfect way to relive such encounters.

Scrolling through a virtual picture gallery quickly shows the variety of subjects available. Photos show insects in their natural habitat - a bug on a leaf of its favorite host plant, for instance. Some catch an bee or butterfly in the act of drinking nectar - truly an amazing sight. Other pictures are staged, like a mosquito on a white background; as delicate as a pen and ink drawing, this depiction of a detested parasite becomes a thing of beauty.

Photographs of insects in the natural habitat are enhanced by the color and texture of the leaves they rest on. Plants are as varied as the insects that live on them. Leaves change color with the seasons. They differ widely in shape and have smooth, serrated, or scalloped edges. They are textured in ways that a clever photographer can emphasize, with delicate veins that give interest to the picture. The photographer might catch a subject on a leaf dotted with raindrops or glossy with sun or moonlight.

Digital cameras and developing processes have broadened the range of effects an art photographer can achieve. New paper and ink means that the photographs don't fade. In the online photo galleries, there are realistic photos, although the close-up detail of leaf or bark might fool the eye at first, and manipulated images that resemble silk screens or impressionist paintings.

People choose their pictures for emotional impact. A beautiful butterfly evokes the peace of a garden or a sunlit field, while a beetle on a leaf dotted with raindrops reminds the viewer of the infinite variety of nature. Hairy spiders that marked in black and red both attract and repel. A bee brings to mind the sights and sounds of a summer day.

Prints of this nature are affordable, starting at about five dollars. They can also be an investment when limited edition artwork is chosen. Go online to see the impact such artwork can have.




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