The beauty of what is straight underneath our noses often passes us by because we are simply unaware of its existence. When magnified to this extent, ordinary creatures become extraordinarily beautiful.



By using macro lenses with readily available SLR digital cameras, the author attempts to unlock the world of macro photography and encourages others to also start their journey of discovery.



The majority of these images were shot in and around Canterbury, Kent in the UK in a small city garden and a nearby forest.



This only emphasises you do not need to travel far and wide to find photogenic subjects.