How to photograph springtails: the secrets of extreme macro

I often get asked about how to take decent photos of springtails and all the other tiny mesofauna. So here is a general breakdown of what I’ve learned, the mistakes I’ve made, and the tricks and techniques that I use that will improve your extreme macro photos.

Extreme macro photography, SpringtailsAndy Murray2 January 2025springtail, macro, macro photography, extreme macro photography, camera, macro ens, soil, autism Comments

The hidden world of soil animals

The soil is full of secret life. Hidden in the darkness are the mesofauna, ancient, tiny and incredible soil animals that are at the heart of a healthy soil, ensuring we have healthy food and a healthy planet.

Collembola, New Zealand, soil mites, SpringtailsAndy Murray5 December 2024collembola, springtail, mite, soil, soil animal mesofauna, world soil day, WSD, macro, macrophotography Comments

All about springtails, soil mesofauna and me