Flying Insect Art

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Charlie MacCarthy Captures the Flight Patterns of Bugs

— July 31, 2009 — Fashion
Charlie McCarthy has created the most unusual forms of art. The Michigan-based filmmaker captured the flight patterns of insects that were simply flying around a street lamp.

It is amazing to see the way bugs travel, especially in this artistic way. After shooting 156 photographs, Charlie McCarthy put together a short clip of all the shots.

Check out the gallery, or the video above for the full effect of tracking the flight patterns of insects.

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Trend Themes

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Industry Implications

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  3. Conservation and Science — The increase in attention towards insect behaviors and flight patterns is inspiring scientific study and conservation efforts to protect and preserve these species.
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