Adorned with glistening raindrops or delicate dew, these ladybugs exude enchantment in the macro photographs captured by Ireland-based photographer Tomasz Skoczen. For years, Skoczen has been skillfully documenting these winged wonders, showcasing their intricate beauty as they traverse blades of grass or alight on blooming flowers.
Most of these captivating shots unfold in the verdant embrace of his backyard garden, where Skoczen employs his Canon 5D Mark II and a macro lens to immortalize these insects in their natural habitat.
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Skoczen’s photographic journey has not only resulted in visually stunning images but has also deepened his understanding of ladybugs, or ladybirds as they’re commonly known. “They can be discovered throughout the year if one knows where to look, and their swift movements make them a challenging subject to capture. With over five thousand species in the ladybird family, they come in sizes ranging from 0.8 to 18 millimeters and boast a spectrum of colors including red, orange, and yellow.”
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“Their wing covers exhibit stripes, spots, or can even be unmarked. Some species are uniformly colored, appearing in shades like black, gray, or brown, making them challenging to differentiate from other insects. Interestingly, the number of spots on a ladybird’s back does not indicate its age,” Skoczen shares, unveiling the fascinating world of these charming creatures through his lens.”
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