Nov 13, 2026

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Photographer Travels the World to Show the Beauty of Bugs

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Photographer Dara Ojo started shooting macro photography while living in China during the pandemic, as a way to explore the natural world during lockdowns. It turned into a bigger obsession, and now he travels the world to show off the beauty of bugs.

I'll admit that I'm usually the person swatting at insects, so it's humbling to see them treated like tiny supermodels. Worth a look if you appreciate a hobby that gets a little out of hand.

Photographer Dara Ojo began his macro journey while living in China during the pandemic. Initially, it was a way to explore the natural world during lockdowns, but it became a bigger obsession for the Nigerian-born photographer.

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