My little corner of the world
Macro photography of Anna Kamelhair
Secrets and treasures of the natural world
Texture
Texture is life. It’s a reminder that these are dynamic, physical objects that take up space in our world. Texture conveys complexity and intricacy and there’s something inherently compelling about texture that demands interaction.
Pattern
I’m obsessed with capturing the abstract beauty of nature- it feels like finding the treasure that’s hiding in plain sight.
Noticing the intricacies of objects we pass by a thousand times a day, I begin to have a deeper appreciation of the objects around us. Trees no longer seem like just trees but incredibly intricate systems, all with unique stories and functions. You start to see the diversity and sheer volume of life that surround us, often only in our periphery. I want to move the peripheral into view and highlight the odd and beautiful. Bugs no longer have an icky connotation, but are transformed into shimmering creatures.
To know me is to know that I like color. Love color. It energizes me and gives me joy. As my 4-year-old says, my favorite color is rainbow! This world is filled with the most truly brilliant colors and I am intent on capturing them. I want to show that a whole world exists beyond the typical browns and greens we think of- to show that nature is actually the most brilliant artist, working with the most comprehensive palate. All the world is a rainbow!
Color
Life
Many creatures- especially bugs- get a bad rap, and I aim to show the more endearing side of critters in hopes of inspiring better human-creature relationships. Macro photography is a glimpse into a secret world populated by our tiniest inhabitants. Instead of feeling like a large animal on this planet, I imagine myself shrinking down to the size of these seemingly invisible critters and it makes me feel in awe of the size of our world. It is truly humbling. I love getting to view details, behaviors, and habitats that I would never otherwise get to see. On top of awe-inspiring, it educates me about ecology, biology, and all of the ologies. It satiates my curiosity about the natural world.
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See the full range of works, from the teensiest slime molds to creatures that say hello.
