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16 Astounding Macro Photos of Tiny Creatures

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Our planet is teeming with life, but much of it is hidden in plain sight. The miniature world of insects and other tiny creatures often goes unnoticed by the human eye. Yet, through the lens of a macro photographer, these minuscule beings transform into awe-inspiring subjects. This wonderful collection of 16 astounding macro photographs showcases the beauty and diversity of these often-overlooked creatures. Check them out now.

1. Elephant hawk moth

Image source: Pedro Luna

2. "Say, did you hear about..."

Image source: yensen_tan

3. The tip of that tongue looks like a pearl

Image source: yensen_tan

4. Did he just do a belly-flop?

Image source: Georgina Kuok

5. Laundry day

Image source: Dennis

6. It looks like a ballet dancer in front of an autumn background

Image source: Zohre Janati

7. This is my throne

Image source: Andrey Aydarov

8. Why so blue?

Image source: yensen_tan

9. Lady bugs are so cool

Image source: Aaron Molenkamp

Related: Macro Photography: Pretty Ladybugs in Extreme Close-Ups

10. Gorgeous!

Image source: Makis Bitos

11. You've got some schmutz on you face

Image source: Marco Huang

12. Painted grasshoppers

Image source: Ratnakar Hiremath

13. Just browsing for some snail eggs, thanks

Image source: Mey Lany

14. Buffalo Horn Spider

Image source: Laurence Suryanata

15. Awww!

Image source: Sipin Karas

Related: The World Looks So Unique in These Stunning Macro Photos

16. "Always had his head in the flowers."

Image source: Diego Mendez

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