Telamonia Jumping Spider - OrionMystery

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Kurt, aka OrionMystery, is a Macro Photographer based in Malaysia. Above is a picture of a Male Telamonia jumping spider. Kurt does a great job at capturing detail and nailing the focus right where it should be.

Macro Photography is more of a venture to most Photographers, only dabbling in enough to capture an all around good shot. But when you take the time Kurt does, you really learn the niche and gain a new understanding. He offers plenty of tips on getting better shots and shows some setup pics on his blog, Up Close With Nature.

Leong Chee Wai - Sleeping Bees

Image Copyright Leong Chee Wai

Here is a wonderful capture by Photographer Leong Chee Wai. A few bees seem to be taking a little nap. Leong did a great job with exposure and really put the Tamron [AF90mm f/2.8] macro lens to use. Photographers like this constantly remind us that this is indeed an art-form, in which you choose your own paint-brush to make a masterpiece. We hope to feature more of Leong's work.

Scott Thompson - Praying Mantis

When you get to know most people, you get to know unique things about them. Some people are very meticulous, some people love pancakes and many have a degree that is unrelated to their profession. Well you may not know Scott Thompson, but he has a nack for the Praying Mantis. Scott is a Photographer in the United Kingdom and has taken great interest in insect macro photography. Above is a beautiful, yet intimidating image of an Orchid Praying Mantis.

See more on Scott's Flickr.