Saturday, December 21, 2024

Macro magic: how Maria Luisa Milla Moreno reveals the fascinating world of insects

Maria Luisa Milla Moreno (previously featured) invites us into a captivating realm where the vibrancy of the miniature world comes to life through her lens. Based in Córdoba, Spain, she masters the art of macro-photography, specializing in the overlooked beauty of insects. Her series, “Come Wander Through the Small World with Me,” reveals a hidden universe, teeming with colors and textures that captivate the imagination. By blending her skills in technical architecture with her profound artistry, Maria crafts images that straddle reality and fantasy, enabling viewers to appreciate the intricate patterns and details of these tiny creatures. Her work challenges perceptions, offering a fresh perspective on the beauty cloaked in even the most inconspicuous corner of the natural world.

Driven by a unique narrative, Maria’s photography serves as an invitation to explore the extraordinary tales of insects, portrayed as if they were plucked from magical storybooks. Her approach is rooted in respect for her subjects, ensuring her presence is invisible within their natural scene. This ethos allows her to beautifully document their existence while they continue undisturbed, granting her — and us — a sneak peek into their dreamlike world. There is a serene eloquence in her imagery that speaks beyond mere visuals, evoking a sense of wonder and appreciation for the delicate balance of nature. Maria Luisa Milla Moreno’s photography series doesn’t just capture insects; it captures moments of pure fantasy, adding a touch of whimsy to the everyday.

Sometimes, a little touch of fantasy makes us smile, we just have to look for it. I want to share with you the magical world that the little creatures show me. The deal with them is to pretend that I’m not there, I don’t bother them at all, and in return they offer me a dream world. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did looking for it.

Maria Luisa Milla Moreno

More info: 500px, Behance, Instagram.

Waves

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“Sometimes you just have to go with the waves. (Small beetle “surfing” on a Canna indica leaf).”

Sun kisses

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“I love to see the softness and transparency of the butterflies’ wings in the backlight.”

Rock-a-bye baby

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“For me the most pleasant time of the day is the sunset, I think that this six-spotted beetle (Lachnaia sexpunctata) is enjoying the dusk, while the false oats sway it with the breeze.”

Living in a hot weather

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“Small field bugs (Caenocoris nerii,) cooling itself in a puddle.”

Morning secrets

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“During my daily walks in nature, I have discovered a place where the morning light is very sweet, pleasant and spreads warmth to everyone…. I asked to this Pretty Fairy (Chrysopidae) her thoughts about the light, and as she stood very still next to me, maybe because she was trying to warm up a bit, I could see her smile, can you see her little smile too?”

About happiness

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“Happiness is like a butterfly, the more you chase it, the more it will evade you, but if you notice the other things around you, it will gently come and sit on your shoulder.” ― Henry David Thoreau ― Would you believe me if I told you more than one butterfly sat on my shoulder?

Born to jump

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“I think it’s funny, that for every step I take in the meadow, 50 little ones jump scattered away from me :)”

Fluffy dreams

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“Little long-horned bee asleep at dusk. Isn’t it sweet?”

The Antlion (I love you baby)

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“As fragile as she looks, it doesn’t seem that when she was a larva had a very ingenious system for catching ants. Wherever you see her, she’s been one of the most ferocious ant predators. I’ve seen them many times in the meadow during these months of the year, but never before have they given me a picture with their lace wings spread out like this little one did… I love her!”

Room mates

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“I think it is very tender that these little long-horned bees share their tiny bedroom and therefore the protection that this little flower gives them.”

I always wait for you

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“We are entering summer, and these little blue-backed butterflies (Blue argus) are fluttering in the meadows.
For me, they make the summer more cheerful.”
Leandro Lima
Leandro Limahttps://visualflood.com
CEO-founder of Visualflood. A Brazilian fine art photographer, among other things, who loves visual arts, nature, science, and innovative technologies.

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