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When we seek the unknown, we gaze at the stars, imagining all of the wonders they're hiding. But there's a whole universe at our feet, just waiting for explorers. Don Komarechka from Barrie, Ontario, Canada, is one of them. His macro photographic adventures reveal a deeper understanding of how everything works, even the ones we cannot see with our own eyes.

"I had always loved science but never had a mind for the theory," Komarechka told Bored Panda. "Photography became my way of exploring the world in ways I couldn't see with my own eyes, combining science and art. I was inspired early on by my father who had a lifelong love of photography from a young age but could never pursue it professionally. When a long-term illness was close to claiming his life, he gave me an envelope with money inside, asking me to spend it on something that he could see me enjoy. I went out and bought my first camera, and we bonded over the sharing of photographic knowledge before the end."

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"There is so much to explore in the 'universe at our feet' as I call it. Endless stories to be told around us every day that we ignore, endless puzzles to solve and so much that can appear otherworldly. It's all real, and right under our noses. The fascination comes from discovery of amazing things, and sometimes from constructing certain water droplet 'sculptures' that are then worthy of photographing, using the laws of physics and art woven together to create magic in front of the camera."

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    The photographer said that many people can frame up a good macro subject but pay little to no attention to the background. "A good landscape photographer should endeavour to find a good foreground for their scene, but a good macro photographer should try to find a stunning backdrop for their subject; it's the opposite approach. In so many cases, the background - often out of focus - is the element that makes a macro photograph from merely "good" to 'exceptional.'"

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    Eyes Of Nature

    Eyes Of Nature

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    me
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought they were eyeballs at first

    Marlene Ricker
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like flowers caught on a spider's web.

    Nathalie Langevin
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And here we are thinking we're the inventors of anything...

    "Part of the joy of macro photography is the challenge," he added. "The closer you get to your subject the more difficult creating the image becomes, and I love problem solving. Moreover, I love sharing the entire process with others. Not only does it show people how to approach the same subject and hit the ground running in terms of problem solving, it also adds value to the images I create. There is no Photoshop trickery - the magic is done in camera!"

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    #5

    Essence Of Reviere

    Essence Of Reviere

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    PanditoBandito
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im so glad there is a photo that shows what that was! Very creative!

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    Dandelion Chandelier

    Dandelion Chandelier

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    Bluebell Rizzi
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not Alliteration but it is nice to read ^ ^

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    PanditoBandito
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it was a real chandelier, I would totally hang that in my house.

    BingeFest1
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like an Apple screensaver

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    Water Droplets

    Water Droplets

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    Sherly Septiani
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this could be used for interior idea

    Von
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is something butterfly-esque about this one especially. Love it!!!

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    Water Droplets

    Water Droplets

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    Unraveling Fantasy

    Unraveling Fantasy

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    Corkscrew Chandelier

    Corkscrew Chandelier

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    Shimmering Darkness

    Shimmering Darkness

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    NanZ
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't have the words to express what I am feeling, on all of these!

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    Fortune Teller

    Fortune Teller

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    Layers Of Life

    Layers Of Life

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    Carl Watson
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this views as a 3D image if you have the right gadget to view it.(or can do it free viewing)

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    Dandelion Dreams

    Dandelion Dreams

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    Fresh Air

    Fresh Air

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    Water Droplets

    Water Droplets

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    Golden Infinity

    Golden Infinity

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    CharliAnn Olney
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    supposed to be I would imagine. Many times, "out of focus" is the plan, simply for the illusion!

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    Dandelion Tree

    Dandelion Tree

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    Fragile Planet

    Fragile Planet

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    #33

    Splashing Blue

    Splashing Blue

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    Reaching For The Dew

    Reaching For The Dew

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    Seed Of Life

    Seed Of Life

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    Dancing Water

    Dancing Water

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    Eyes Of Nature

    Eyes Of Nature

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    Two To Tango

    Two To Tango

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    Hidden World

    Hidden World

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    Mapple Leaf Flag Refraction

    Mapple Leaf Flag Refraction

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    #41

    Web Of Love

    Web Of Love

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    Young Worlds

    Young Worlds

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    Dandelion’s Paradise

    Dandelion’s Paradise

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    Daisy Squared

    Daisy Squared

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    #45

    Spring Jewel

    Spring Jewel

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