Sometimes the smallest shift leads to the biggest change. This little hermit crab didn’t overthink it. No map. No plan. Just movement. What’s your next step? #exploremore #hermitcrabwisdom #slowmovementbigimpact #inspirationfromnature #thoughtfulreels

One of the unexpected joys of exploring Kuala Lumpur was how quickly the city gives way to dense, living rainforest. Just beyond the urban edges, the air grows thick with humidity and sound—bird calls, insect buzz, the rustle of something moving just out of sight. These forests are teeming with life, much of it small, strange, and incredibly beautiful. With my macro lens in hand, I spent hours wandering jungle trails and shaded paths, especially after the rain when everything comes alive. Beetles shimmered like gemstones, tiny mantises clung to low-hanging branches, and translucent-winged creatures emerged from the undergrowth like spirits of the forest. These macro photos capture just a fraction of what I saw—but they each felt like a portal into another world. It’s a reminder that the rainforest doesn’t just surround us—it hides entire universes if you take the time to look closely. ➡️ Which insect would you want to meet in real life? ✨ Save and share if you love discovering the magic in the details. #MacroPhotography #InsectMacro #RainforestDiscovery #KualaLumpurWildlife #InsectsOfMalaysia #AlienInsects #BeetlePhotography #NatureIsArt #MacroMagic #TropicalRainforest #UpCloseNature

While cleaning out one of my old tubs, I came across a cocoon I didn’t even realize was in there. A stunning Derbys flower beetle (Dicronorrhina derbyana) in rich green and deep red. I’ve raised this species before, but it’s always a thrill to witness the moment they emerge. I had no idea anything was still developing in that tub, so this was such an unexpected (and very welcome) surprise. #DerbysFlowerBeetle #DicronorrhinaDerbyana #BeetleEmergence #InsectSurprise #ColeopteraArt #LivingJewel #EntomologyLove #BeetleCollector #InsectTransformation #NatureMagic

A few final glimpses of my studio before the big move… After over 2 years of creating in this space, it’s time to pack it all up and start a new chapter. I’m moving into a shared studio with three other amazing artists – each with their own unique style. Together, we’re starting Urban Art Lab – a new art collective and creative space that will double as a gallery/shop. This account stays the same – business as usual here with my work, process, and updates. But if you’re curious about the collective and our new space, make sure to follow us over at @urban.art.lab 💥 Exciting times ahead! #artiststudio #movingstudio #artcollective #studiolife #behindthescenes #newbeginnings #artistjourney #urbanartlab

Spending my last few days in Malaysia, and I couldn’t have asked for a more inspiring way to wrap up the trip 🌿🪲 Fraser’s Hill has been a dream — dense forests, cool misty air, and life exploding in every direction. With my macro lens in hand, I’ve been lucky to photograph some truly incredible species. Nature kept surprising me at every corner — but the highlight was without a doubt the encounter with a giant Haaniella stick insect. Absolutely prehistoric-looking and unforgettable. Huge thanks to @yahya_aziz for being such a knowledgeable and generous guide throughout this adventure. This trip has left me full of ideas, awe, and appreciation for the hidden world that surrounds us. #FrasersHill #Macrophotography #InsectPhotography #Haaniella #StickInsect #MalaysiaNature #Fieldwork #Entomology #RainforestAdventure #NatureInspires

It’s all in the eyes. ⠀ Up close, insect eyes are like entire worlds of their own—thousands of tiny lenses working together to form a single image. Most insects have compound eyes, made up of units called ommatidia, each capturing a sliver of the visual field. The more ommatidia, the sharper the image. Dragonflies, for instance, can have up to 30,000 of them—and they see in almost every direction at once. ⠀ Butterflies? They see colours we can’t even imagine—into the ultraviolet range. And mayflies, though short-lived, still come equipped with large, elaborate eyes designed for spotting mates in mid-air. ⠀ And then there’s the spider. Not an insect, of course—but hard to ignore with up to eight glinting eyes, arranged like an alien constellation. ⠀ The closer you look, the stranger and more beautiful it gets. ⠀ Which eye do you find most fascinating? The dragonfly’s panoramic vision? The butterfly’s secret spectrum? Or the spider’s eerie stare? _____________________________________ • #omsystem Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II • Olympus M. Zuiko ED 60mm f2.8 Macro • Raynox DCR-250 • Godox V350 Flash • Cygnustech Diffuser #insecteyes #macrophotography #entomology #compoundeyes #dragonflyeyes #butterflyeyes #spidereyes #naturecloseup #coleopteraart

The forest floor, a sunlit leaf, the side of a garden pot— That’s where the magic happens. You don’t need to travel far to find creatures with colors, textures, and behaviors as captivating as anything in the deep wild. You just need to look closer. 🪰 A fly caught mid-pose, wings splayed in a silent performance. 🦋 A moth like woven silk, its wings patterned in miniature perfection. 🪱 An inchworm undulating across a leaf—slow, steady, and determined. 🕷️ A fierce red jumping spider, all legs and attitude. 🪲 And a bronze-brown beetle gleaming like polished metal, reflecting the world in its armor. The closer you look, the more there is to see. #insectphotography #macroinsects #flyphotography #mothsofinstagram #jumpingspider #inchworm #beetlemania #naturecloseup #tinybutfierce #entomologyart #insectlove

You have to zoom in on these. Today’s rainforest macro session brought out some incredible tiny predators — and the details are wild. From the fine hairs on spider legs to the textured armor around a frog’s eye (yes, that’s an eye 😳), every frame is packed with stuff you’ll miss if you don’t look closely. Micro-monsters, perfectly evolved and absolutely alien up close. 📍Shot in the rainforest of Malaysia. 📸 Zoom in. Zoom way in. #MacroPhotography #RainforestInsects #ZoomIn #InsectMacro #SpidersOfInstagram #FrogEye #CloseUpNature #WildWorlds

Took a quiet walk through the rainforest today, and as always, the real magic was happening at ground level. Here’s a peek into the tiny world I found: 1️⃣ A strange white cluster—most likely a mealybug—huddled in the crevice of a stem like some alien bloom. 2️⃣ A beetle the size of a pinhead, shiny black and impossibly round. Cute is an understatement. 3️⃣ A fly with enormous frontal eyes, watching the world with a kind of curious intensity. 4️⃣ A long-legged fly (or maybe not a fly) perched like it owns the leaf runway. 5️⃣ Tiny ants marching through a vivid orange backdrop—accident or art? 6️⃣ A charismatic little jumping spider doing its best to win hearts and hunt flies. 7️⃣ Some spikey ants tucked away in the buds of a white porcelain flower—shelter or strategy? Every inch of the rainforest hums with life if you slow down enough to see it. Which one’s your favorite? (Don’t forget to zoom in for details) #RainforestMicro #MacroPhotography #InsectLovers #ArthropodWorld #NatureCloseUp #JumpingSpider #AntsOfInstagram #TinyCreatures #RainforestLife #ColeopteraArt

Took a quiet stroll through Taman Tugu today with my camera in hand, searching for insects. It felt like they were having a Sunday off too—not much movement at first. But there’s always life if you’re willing to look closer. Tiny dramas unfolding in the undergrowth, right beneath your nose. Even on a quiet day, the forest is full of stories. 🌿🔍📸 Swipe-through Carousel Captions: 📷 1: The forest trail—humid, green, and alive with possibility. 📷 2: A poor weevil carrying more than it bargained for—mites hitching a ride (or worse). 📷 3: A weathered fly with a torn wing—still holding on, still beautiful in its way. 📷 4: Two ants locked in what might be a fight… or flirtation. Hard to tell. 📷 5: A charismatic little jumping spider watching me just as closely as I watched it. #TamanTugu #InsectHunting #MacroPhotography #LookCloser #NaturePhotography #UrbanJungle

Fresh back from a diving trip to Tioman and already drawn straight back into the forests of KL 🌿📸 This is my fourth post from these forests, and somehow the insects keep getting stranger, more beautiful, more brilliantly evolved. Malaysia’s jungle insects are masters of disguise, texture, and color. Some reflect light like mirrors, others vanish completely against bark or moss. Blink and you’ll miss an entire world crawling just under the surface. Swipe through for some tiny encounters from the forest floor. Nature never runs out of ideas. #macroinsects #malaysianjungle #insectphotography #junglelife #entomologylove #macroexplorer #kualalumpurwildlife #bughunter #rainforestmacro #naturephotographer

Wrapped up my Advanced Open Water course on Tioman! 🌴🐟 It was the perfect mix of laid-back island life and exciting underwater adventures — from deep dives to wreck dives, and even some fun cave swim-throughs. I met an amazing group of divers from Singapore, and we ended up doing more than just diving — evening meals, laughs, and scooter adventures around the island made it an unforgettable trip. Already missing the warm water, coral views, and the sound of scooters buzzing down jungle roads 🛵🌊 #AdvancedOpenWater #TiomanIsland #ScubaAdventure #WreckDive #DeepDive #CaveDive #ScooterExploring #DiveTripVibes #IslandLife #MalaysiaDive