# Freaky Fly Close-Ups The Macro Photos of Insect Eyes by Shikhei Goh are Shocking By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-06-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macro-photo-insect-eyes-by-shikhei-goh References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/06/magnificent-macro-photos-of-insect-eyes-by-shikhei-goh/) & [shikheigoh](http://www.shikheigoh.com/) Shikhei Goh has captured some dangerously close [macro photos of insect eyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-1). At first glance these photos are shocking to look at because it is seemingly impossible to catch such intimate photos of insect eyes. The [insects appear to be robotic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-robot), and the photos show the variety of colors and details on the body of each insect. The water droplets magnify the colors of the eyes as they glisten in the light. Goh's other photographs include images of [turtles, lizards, birds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hum-bloom), flowers and fauna. Shikhei Goh is a self-taught photographer living in Batam Island, Indonesia, and began taking pictures in March 2011. He claims to be a macro junkie, and has captured some incredible shoots after some trial and error. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Macro Photography:** There is an opportunity for companies to develop new technologies or tools to aid photographers in creating macro shots like those of Shikhei Goh's insect eyes photos. - **Nature Appreciation:** Companies in the digital media or tourism industry can utilize Shikhei Goh's photos to promote the beauty and importance of nature to a wider audience. - **Insect Study:** There might be an opportunity for companies in the education industry to use Shikhei Goh's insect eye photos to enhance science classes or produce textbooks. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** There is an opportunity for companies to create products that would enable even novice photographers to achieve the level of macro photography expertise like Shikhei Goh's. - **Digital Media:** There is an opportunity for digital media companies to focus on promoting nature appreciation and conservation through visuals like Shikhei Goh's photographs. - **Education:** Companies producing educational materials can make use of Shikhei Goh's photographs to make science studies more interesting and engaging for students. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Insect-Inspired Technical Baggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-collection.md) - [Smart Hummingbird Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feathersnap-hummingbird-feeder.md) - [Pro-Grade Macro Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-75mm-macro-lens.md) - [Life-Sized Puzzled Insect Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-collection.md) - [Bug-Like Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-insect-robot.md) - [Bug-Like Avant-Garde Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-01.md) - [Macro Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-1.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md)