# Fallen Insect Photoshoots Volker Steger Captures Amazing Images of Bugs that Smash into Cars By Michael Hines | Published 2011-10-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volker-steger References: [amusingplanet](http://www.amusingplanet.com/2011/09/volker-steger-photos-of-squashed-bugs.html) & [stegerphoto](http://www.stegerphoto.com/) Volker Steger gives an amazing view of squashed insects in his book 'BUZZ: The Intimate Bond Between Humans and Insects.' The book features many [amazing insect photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fly-insect-trap), but perhaps the most incredible captures are the photos taken from bugs that smashed against the hood of Steger's car. Squashed bugs aren't usually much to look at, but that is because we are seeing them all wrong. Steger set up a [plastic sheet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-collection-1) on the hood of his car to collect his specimens, which he then viewed on an electron microscope. The resulting images are amazing to say the least, with Steger's description of the squashed bugs looking like "fallen angels" being dead on. You can see a small sample of Volker Steger's squashed bug photos here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Insect Macro Photography:** Opportunity to leverage high-resolution macro photography to capture intricate details of insects and explore their aesthetic appeal. - **Artistic Exploration of Nature:** Potential for artists and photographers to creatively showcase the beauty found in unexpected places, such as squashed insects. - **Microscopic View of Insects:** Emerging trend of using electron microscopes to capture close-up images of insects, revealing unseen details and patterns. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Disruption opportunity for photographers to specialize in capturing unique and unconventional subjects, like squashed insects, appealing to art enthusiasts and collectors. - **Art and Design:** Innovative artists can incorporate squashed insects into their works, challenging traditional perceptions of beauty and nature. - **Scientific Research:** Researchers can utilize advanced imaging techniques to study the microscopic features of insects and gain valuable insights into their behavior and adaptations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Futuristic Supercar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-vehicle-designs.md) - [Beautiful Automotive Design Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benecict-redrove-auto-photo-manual.md) - [Life-Sized Puzzled Insect Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-collection.md) - [Style-Conscious Anti-Insect Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosqo-bug-zapper.md) - [Wind-Powered Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-flying-car.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Bug-Like Avant-Garde Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-01.md) - [Insect-Inspired Technical Baggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-collection.md)