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Macro photography has a way of making the familiar feel completely new, especially when the subject is something most of us would barely notice in passing. Indonesian photographer Hielmy Arrasyid, based in Lombok, uses his camera to slow the world down and reveal the tiny details hiding on leaves, flowers, mushrooms, and branches.

What makes his work even more impressive is that these dreamy close-ups are not shot with a large professional camera setup. Hielmy creates his insect macro photos with a smartphone and some clip-on aftermarket lenses, proving that patience, timing, and a sharp eye matter just as much as expensive gear. In his images, praying mantises, snails, beetles, and other small creatures appear almost like characters in miniature stories, surrounded by soft light, delicate plants, and carefully framed natural textures.

Scroll down to see some of the tiny creatures he captured, and don’t forget to vote for your favorite shots.

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    #11

    Detailed insect photo of a praying mantis on white mushrooms, captured with a smartphone.

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    WindySwede
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Drum night at the Mantis pub!

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    #15

    An incredibly detailed insect photo featuring a praying mantis perched on two red, heart-shaped fungi, taken with a smartphone.

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    Bigmomma
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hes looking for the owner of the lonely heart

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    #19

    Two detailed robber flies mating on a tree branch, highlighting incredible insect photos using a smartphone.

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    WindySwede
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BP forgott the censoring... ⬛️⬛️⬛️

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    #24

    A green praying mantis peeking from behind large green leaves, an example of detailed insect photos taken with a smartphone.

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    Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎶He's banging on the bongos like a chimpanzee. Oh, that ain't workin', that's the way you do it. Get your money for nothing, get your chicks for free 🎶

    #32

    Detailed insect photo of a robber fly holding its prey, a smaller insect, while perched on a dry branch, taken with a smartphone.

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    Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like someone is having someone else for dinner . . . . .