Tuesday, December 16, 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.

Of course, insects have long been subjects for artists who want to record the beauty of nature. Most people appreciate the wonder of spiderwebs bejeweled with dew or making a delicate barrier across a garden path. All people, old and young, love the butterflies and moths which flutter from flower to flower in garden and field. A photograph captures these marvelous creatures in suspended motion so the viewer can see them in all their glory.

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.

Insects are fascinating in their own right, but they also inhabit the wonderful world of nature. Leaves, bark, and stems make dramatic backgrounds for the bugs which are the photographers' quarry. Pictures that record the changing colors of fall, the differing shapes and textures of leaves, and the way light and shadow filter through foliage can be as decorative as any oil painting or watercolor.

In this day and age, of course, digital technology has made it easier than ever to get a perfect picture and to play with it when scientific accuracy is not the main objective. Many prints have stylized backgrounds rather than natural leaves, grasses, or bark. Others repeat the image so the effect is similar to silk screening. All kinds of effects can be achieved from the original image.

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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