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A Closer Look: Macro Photography

byKaran SolankiBased in Mumbai; Travels across India for wildlife shootsStarts from₹3,000 per module (3 hours)View full gallery

Step into a hidden universe where insects and spiders reveal their intricate details. These images celebrate the beauty of the small, captured with patience and respect for their natural behavior.

A juvenile Indian Violet Tarantula (Chilobrachys fimbriatus). While venomous, these spiders are stunning. This was my first time seeing one in its juvenile stage, a truly memorable find.

Another shot of the juvenile Indian Violet Tarantula. We were lucky enough to spot two individuals that day, a reminder of the rich biodiversity in the Western Ghats.

A closer look at the rare 'Toxomantis westwoodi' mantis. Its slender body and unique shape make it a fascinating subject for macro photography.

A Common Leopard butterfly feeding on a wildflower. This is to celebrate Big Butterfly Month, a time to appreciate these fluttering beauties and their role as pollinators.

A Common Pierrot butterfly on a Crown Flower. The contrast between the delicate butterfly and the unique shape of the flower creates a beautiful composition.

A Blue Tiger butterfly amidst the green leaves. Macro photography allows you to capture the fine details of their wing patterns and the flowers they visit.

A Sahyadri Blue Oakleaf butterfly, perfectly mimicking a dry leaf. This is a masterful act of camouflage, a survival strategy that makes it one of my favourite butterflies.

Another view of the Sahyadri Blue Oakleaf, also known as the "autumn leaf in monsoon greens." Its ability to blend in is simply amazing.

A Psyche butterfly, its translucent wings glowing in the light. This wide-angle macro shot was taken in Sanjay Gandhi National Park.

A Common Sailor butterfly resting on a leaf. After birds and reptiles, butterflies are my favourite subject, their vibrant colours offering endless photographic opportunities.

About A Closer Look: Macro Photography

Macro photography is less about the camera and more about the connection with the subject. I spend hours observing behaviors, like the Sahyadri Blue Oakleaf butterfly's camouflage or the patient wait for a mantis to settle. Whether you are using a professional DSLR or a smartphone, I can teach you the fieldcraft needed to spot these creatures without disturbing them and how to use natural light to make those small details pop.

10+ years of ethical wildlife fieldwork. — Approved by the tribe
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Karan Solanki

Based in Mumbai; Travels across India for wildlife shootsStarts from ₹3,000 per module (3 hours)

I am Karan, and my work is a bridge between people and the natural world. While I am well known for snake rescues, the tiny lives of insects and spiders are where I find some of my most fascinating stories. Join me on a trail to see how much life exists right under our feet.

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