# Playful Macro Wildlife Photography These Wildlife Close-Ups Show Critters in an Interesting Light By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-07-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildlife-closeups References: [inspirefirst](http://www.inspirefirst.com/2013/06/28/macro-wildlife-photography-uda-dennie/) & [theartinspiration](http://theartinspiration.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/spider-dew-and-damself-reflection.jpg) These fantastic [wildlife close-ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darwin-mx-pro) were taken by photographer Uda Dennie. [Macro photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-1) is always neat to look at because it shows viewers things they might never have seen otherwise. These vibrant photos give personality to these amazing little critters. Some of the [wildlife featured in this series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildtrack) includes spiders, ants, lizards, dragon flies and caterpillars. In one shot the viewer finds themselves looking at a group of ants working together to reach a rolling drop of water. In another shot we see a caterpillar slowly climbing around, but the shot was taken at night so the background is star dusted. These photos definitely show people these little creatures in a new and unusual light. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 82% | 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, Africa ## 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 Wildlife Photography:** Explore the trend of capturing stunning close-ups of wildlife, offering a unique perspective on these creatures. - **Vibrant Critter Portraits:** Discover the growing trend of showcasing small critters in vibrant, personality-filled photos. - **Unconventional Wildlife Perspectives:** Witness the trend of capturing wildlife from unusual angles and lighting conditions, providing fresh and unexpected views. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** The photography industry can capitalize on this trend by offering specialized macro lenses and workshops for capturing close-up wildlife shots. - **Eco-tourism:** The eco-tourism industry can leverage these captivating wildlife photos to attract visitors and showcase the beauty of nature up close. - **Educational Publishing:** Educational publishers can incorporate these vivid critter portraits into textbooks and learning materials to engage and captivate students. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animal-Perspective Video Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaging-system-1.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Smart Hummingbird Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feathersnap-hummingbird-feeder.md) - [Animal-Indexing Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xplra-10.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Macro Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-1.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Pet-Taken Camera Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartography.md) - [Wilderness-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habitat-collection.md)