llow yourself to be carried away to a world of sparkling light , of the minute movements of a dragonfly kissing a dewdrop , a world where ladybugs and butterflies frolic through whimsical images that highlight the magical side of life . Looking at macro photography by Liv Hanna , the world slows down , and you become aware of the sounds surrounding you , the vibrant colours , the slowly moving caterpillar .
Hailing from Lyon , France , Hanna first began photography a mere two years ago . Since then , she has worked to hone her skills , additionally upgrading her camera to a Canon 75D to create her miniature masterpieces . From the tiny reflection of a flower in a drop of dew to the delicate movements of a ladybug encircling its perfectly sized pool , Hanna ’ s images have the ability to give a larger look into the world of the miniature .
The secret behind her delightful captures is patience . She spends long hours in nature waiting for those perfect , fleeting moments when a butterfly settles on a leaf , or the instant a ladybug spreads its minute wings in flight .
“ I love to be in contact with nature to create macro images . It ’ s more complicated than landscape photography because it takes a lot of patience and waiting ,” she tells INSPADES .
For Hanna , her captivating works are the embodiment of steadfast perseverance , and she feels especially proud when seeing the final results , considering the time invested in waiting for nature to unfold its most enchanting moments . While Hanna prefers shooting with her macro lens , she has also been known to create stunning long exposure landscapes that incorporate the sea and stars .
There is a perfect synergy of colour in her photography . What makes it even more special is that Hanna ’ s images incorporate the natural colours and palettes provided by nature . In an age where it has become very easy to replicate these tones with all manner of technology , Hanna prefers to acquire these attributes in-camera , by shooting during the