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17 January 2011
Once in a while, I get requests to publish or exhibit my photos in various media – most for a fee and some for…
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New Tiny Findings at Mandai Track 15

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16 January 2011
Haven’t been to Mandai Track 15 in a while. We ventured beyond the normal bike path, bashing through the pathless terrain for any unique…
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A Beautiful Piece of Shit

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15 January 2011
Please pardon the crude title, but today’s main subject is as aptly described. There are several variants of the Bird-Dropping Spider (Pasilobus sp) and…
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Reign of Assassins

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9 January 2011
First time to the trail at Rifle Range Road to check out the critters! We did find a lot of subjects, but I was…
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Northern Lights in the Micro World

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5 January 2011
Many have heard of the northern lights (aurora borealis) – a rare and brilliant spectacle. But not many have witnessed it. When taking pictures…
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Why do Spiders Decorate their Webs?

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2 January 2011
Following the previous post about the Spider Temple post with the Neogea Nocticolor Spider decorating it’s web with 3 egg sacs, this post will…
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Luzon Point Headed Termites… Are They Faceless?

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1 January 2011
Termites are often spotted in our parks, and the infestation can get really bad. Most do not go closer to see how they look…
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The Spider Temple

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30 December 2010
The micro world never ceases to amaze, as we find facts after facts on bug behavior and patterns, with each getting more bizarre to…
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Bitten by a Walking Trash Collector

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30 December 2010
I’ve seen bugs that collect junk or trash and stick them on their backs for protection or camouflage. But IMO it just gives their…
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The Huntsman Spider’s Babies

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26 December 2010
A post-Christmas shoot at Venus Drive with quite a number of unique subjects! We found a Huntsman Spider tending after it’s nest. On closer…
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Merry Christmas from the Micro World!

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24 December 2010
The little ones celebrate Christmas too! Here’s wishing all readers, macro and nature lovers a merry Christmas and a fruitful new year!Click on the…
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Search for Glowing Mushrooms

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23 December 2010
Finally back to night shooting! Just a few subjects, but interestingly, we found quite a number of tiger beetles sleeping on leaves. As fast…
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The Sunda Pangolin

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13 December 2010
First off, this post has nothing to do with macro photography – but I’m guessing that many of you reading this blog would be…
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Zooming in for a Closer View

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11 December 2010
Did a small tweak to my flash setup and decided to do higher magnifications today. That also equals to more sweat and jelly arms…
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Oh Shit!

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10 December 2010
I had planned to capture the moments of a butterfly metamorphosis in the early morning, but couldn’t find any “ripe” chrysalis. Ended up spotting…
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Observing the Orange Emigrant

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3 December 2010
I ventured out early in the morning with the intention of capturing the metamorphosis of the Orange Emigrant, reaching the hot spot before 7am….
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NICKY BAY
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Hi my name is Nicky Bay. I am a macro photographer, instructor and book author, travelling the world to document the vast micro biodiversity that nature has to offer. Follow my updates and discover with me the incredible beauty and science behind our planet's micro creatures!

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