Dorcus parryi ritsemae beetle
Seen from a rarely observed angle, this Dorcus parryi ritsemae beetle from West Java emerges with an almost monumental presence.
Its mandibles, sculpted by millions of years of evolution, resemble a crown guarding the entrance to a hidden world.
What looks like a creature from another world measures only a few centimeters. In the insect world, greatness is not measured by size.
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Biography
Specialist in extreme macro photography. My photographs reveal a world that our eyes are not able to see: insects seen as if they are our size. It requires precise micro adjustments to capture the macro images by extracting the detail in layers. Naturally, the goal is to create an image that impacts the viewer. We strive to demonstrate that, in nature, there are living things among us, that when seen very closely, appear to be from another planet.
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Awards
6ª place in the world's most prestigious contest in microphotography, the Nikon Small World 2019
IPA Award (International Photography Awards) best nature photographer of the year in the non-professional category 2021
EVIDENT Image of the Year Award 2022, EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) global regional award
