My entry for the #monomad challenge created by @brumest and hosted at @monochromesMany insects, such as bees, butterflies, and beetles, are essential pollinators. here are some of my insects macro photograph,

Shooting insects with a macro lens can be challenging hobby. to capture stunning close-up shots not so easy. for me i need to be lucky and persistent. a dedicated macro lens helps a lot or is a must. DSLR setting needs to be in manual mode. an external flash greatly helps to get more details but will easily spook the insects that means you will have less shots. sometimes insects might stay and let you shoot more. for beginners practice stationary subjects first, like flowers and slow moving insects, to get used to your macro lens. more shots more you learn and soon you will eventually capture stunning macro shots of insects!

My entry for the #monomad challenge created by @brumest and hosted at @monochromesScaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata)samll and beautiful birds. i often see it eating some kind of grass seeds. they are socialble birds i see them in groups. there are juvenile photos where you dont see the scaley patterns yet. it has adapted good at the park.

Philippine Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus lucionensis)I like to photograph birds during sunrise and sunset. specially when the area has few visitors. Althou some birds got used to people most still get scared. The beautiful brown shrikes there dont get scared anymore and would allow me to get closed. thou i noticed it will give me a dagger look. I sometimes saw it having insects in its beak. It's a territorial bird. specially when hunting for foods. it does not like sharing. i dont think i have seen it with a partner. it is always alone.

My entry for the #monomad challenge created by @brumest and hosted at @monochromesBlack-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)A stocky adults heron with a black crown and back, and white underparts. I've seen them in creeks looking for food. this time i did saw it in a tree hiding or resting for sure. they too big not to be noticed. They are not common at the park. most likely they migrated but leaves after they eaten.

beetles are fascinating creatures that come in various species, each with unique characteristics. Here are some of my macro beetles photographs.The longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) known for their exceptionally long antennae, longer than their bodies.