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Exhibition Member Highlights
Tiny struggles
About the image
At first, this may look like an ordinary photograph of an insect. Look closer, however, and a parasite becomes visible. It reminds us that every living thing, no matter how small, faces its own challenges - many of which are completely invisible to us.
SPECIES:
Bee Fly - Genus Corsomyza
How it was captured
Camera: Canon EOS 80D
Lens: EF 100 mm f/2.8L IS USM
Settings:
1/250 sec
f/7.1
ISO 200
Godox V850III with a DIY diffuser.
Photographer:
Age:
From:
NT Moolman
22
Western Cape
About the photographer
I am a third-year Biodiversity and Ecology student at Stellenbosch University. I have a deep love for nature – especially for plants. My primary interest lies in the taxonomy, systematics and evolution of plants. Conservation is close to my heart, and I am most fulfilled when I know I am making a difference, one plant at a time. Few things excite me more than hiking in search of elusive species, photographing them and collecting data and material for conservation initiatives. I enjoy macro photography because it gives me time to slow down and appreciate the tiny details. Photography is a way for me to share the beauty that people may not be able to see: a way to make people aware of the diversity and the intricate details of the lives of even the simplest organisms.
PHOTOGRAPHER'S QUOTE
The natural world is full of beautiful details and fascinating tales to discover - slow down, pay attention, and listen to the stories you are being told.
CONSERVATION MESSAGE
Conservation is not only meant for large charismatic animals, but also for those organisms that may not have direct value for humans: the insects, the reptiles, the plants. Every organism, no matter how big or small, carries intrinsic value - they are success stories of millions of years of evolution. Every species deserves to be protected at all costs.