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The sun was already getting quite low, so the light wasn't as harsh anymore and the contrast wasn't as strong as it would have been earlier in the day. Shooting in RAW still helped a lot, especially when recovering details from the darker areas and bringing back the rich color of the sun.

For the final edit, I also brought in some of my signature teal tones in the background to complement the warm golden light. Edited in Lightroom and Photoshop.

The eclipse happened right as the Sun set, which was quite fascinating. I didn't have an astrophotography setup for my camera, so I used my phone instead

This little jumping spider was barely noticeable against the daylily petal. I love how macro photography turns these tiny creatures into proper little characters once you get close enough.

Sony a7 IV + FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS

I only seem to notice these little bees around August and September, when the heathers are in bloom. And almost every time I spot one, it's busy working its way through the heather flowers.

It's become one of those seasonal encounters I now look forward to. There are so many tiny insects that seem to appear for just a short window each year.

I love how macro photography makes these seasonal patterns so much easier to notice.

Taken with Sony a7 IV & FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS

I usually prefer shooting flowers with the sun behind them, but this time I decided to embrace the direct sunlight. The droplets caught the light beautifully and ended up looking like tiny little jewels.

This is a 48-photo focus stack. I captured it with the camera balanced directly on the ground, which let me shoot the whole stack without a tripod.

Sony a7 IV + FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS | 1/2500s, f/2.8, ISO 100 | 48-photo focus stack

I was photographing this ladybug on a Siberian squill when it suddenly decided it had somewhere else to be. Luckily, I pressed the shutter at just the right moment.

I spotted this fly on a daylily repeatedly bringing a tiny droplet in and out of its mouthparts. One of those strange little behaviors you only notice when you stop and look closely.

Photos taken with Sony a7 IV & FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS

One of my favorite Spring flowers. I always love finding a few isolated blooms and photographing them against an isolated background.

All photos taken with Sony a7 IV & Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS & Sony 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS

Looking back at a few of my favorite tiny mushrooms while waiting for autumn to arrive. I can't wait to head back into the forests with my macro lens.

A few of my favorite butterfly captures, taken with both the FE 90mm Macro G OSS and the FE 100mm Macro GM OSS. Both are fantastic lenses, and each has helped me create images I'm proud of.

Photos by me. I love spotting butterflies during my photo walks, and this was a new species for my collection

I was surprised it stayed long enough for me to get a few photos. Dragonflies usually don't let me get this close.

Found these two cranesbill weevils having some affection time and couldn't stay away with my camera. Sue me!

Captured every detail I could through this 70 photo focus stack. Look at those eyes!

Update: More probably a Drinker moth caterpillar

Photos by me. I love spotting butterflies during my photo walks, and this was a new species for my collection

While everyone is photographing summer, I found myself looking back through some of my favorite winter images. Frost and ice create details that are easy to miss until you get a macro lens close enough.

All captured with the Sony a7 IV and FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS.

The snowflakes (1&7) are taken with the 2x TC

With summer in full swing, I found myself looking back through some of my favorite winter macro photos. I almost forgot how magical frost, snowflakes, and frozen mornings can look up close.

Sony a7 IV + Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS