https://new.theraulaz.ch/en/macrophotography/ Recent content in Macrophotography on theraulaz.ch Hugo -- 0.147.3 en Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://new.theraulaz.ch/en/macrophotography/best-arthropod-photos/ Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://new.theraulaz.ch/en/macrophotography/best-arthropod-photos/ This page presents a subjective gallery of my best arthropod photos, taken during numerous macrophotography sessions in nature, in Switzerland and beyond. Each image captures a privileged moment of observation: perfect lighting, an unexpected posture, or simply the beauty of an anatomical detail. Insects, spiders, millipedes… these tiny creatures are revealed here in all their richness of shapes, textures, and behaviors. This collection is a tribute to the diversity of life and the patience required for this kind of naturalistic photography. https://new.theraulaz.ch/en/macrophotography/spiders-of-southeast-asia/ Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://new.theraulaz.ch/en/macrophotography/spiders-of-southeast-asia/ Southeast Asia is home to an incredible diversity of spiders, ranging from tiny colorful salticids to large theraphosids of the humid forests. During my trips to Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Indonesia, I was able to observe and photograph many species with varied morphologies and behaviors. Some hide in the lush vegetation, others weave elaborate webs along trails or actively hunt on trunks. This page presents a selection of my photos, along with observations on habitat, hunting techniques, camouflage or defense strategies. An immersion into a discreet but highly fascinating world. https://new.theraulaz.ch/en/macrophotography/spiders-common-switzerland-2023/ Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://new.theraulaz.ch/en/macrophotography/spiders-common-switzerland-2023/ This page presents a selection of the most common spiders observed in Switzerland, whether in domestic habitats, gardens, or forests. Among them are the daddy long-legs spider, the house spider, the European garden spider, and the goldenrod crab spider. These species, though sometimes disliked, are harmless to humans and play a vital role in regulating insect populations. With simple descriptions and photographs from my personal observations, this page aims to raise awareness of these discreet inhabitants of our daily lives.