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Now open! Microsculpture: The Insect Portraits of Levon Biss brings the tiniest creatures into sharp focus.

Using high‑magnification photography, insects just millimetres long are transformed into large‑scale portraits, revealing extraordinary detail, colour and form.

This internationally acclaimed exhibition has captivated audiences around the world, and it is now open in Kirikiriroa Hamilton.

⚫ On until 2 September 2026
⚫ Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery
⚫ Free entry
⚫ Open daily, 10am–5pm

Presented by The American Museum of Natural History (@amnh) and toured in New Zealand/Aotearoa by Whirinaki Whare Taonga (@whirinaki_whare_taonga).

I’m delighted to share with you a few images from the latest Microsculpture exhibition.

The giant insects have made their way to New Zealand and are on display at the Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery.

The show is open betweeen 15th May 2026 - 2nd September 2026,
10am - 5pm. Entry is free!

The project has been presented beautifully with giant size prints, so if you are in the part of the world please pop in and let me know what you think.

Have a nice day... Levon

Thanks to Bryce McQuillan the use his images, much appreciated!
@spidermanbryce

I’m delighted to share with you a few images from the latest Microsculpture exhibition.

The giant insects have made their way to New Zealand and are on display at the Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery.

The show is open betweeen 15th May 2026 - 2nd September 2026,
10am - 5pm. Entry is free!

The project has been presented beautifully with giant size prints, so if you are in the part of the world please pop in and let me know what you think.

Have a nice day... Levon

Thanks to Bryce McQuillan the use his images, much appreciated!
@spidermanbryce

I’m delighted to share with you a few images from the latest Microsculpture exhibition.

The giant insects have made their way to New Zealand and are on display at the Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery.

The show is open betweeen 15th May 2026 - 2nd September 2026,
10am - 5pm. Entry is free!

The project has been presented beautifully with giant size prints, so if you are in the part of the world please pop in and let me know what you think.

Have a nice day... Levon

Thanks to Bryce McQuillan the use his images, much appreciated!
@spidermanbryce

I’m delighted to share with you a few images from the latest Microsculpture exhibition.

The giant insects have made their way to New Zealand and are on display at the Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery.

The show is open betweeen 15th May 2026 - 2nd September 2026,
10am - 5pm. Entry is free!

The project has been presented beautifully with giant size prints, so if you are in the part of the world please pop in and let me know what you think.

Have a nice day... Levon

Thanks to Bryce McQuillan the use his images, much appreciated!
@spidermanbryce

I’m delighted to share with you a few images from the latest Microsculpture exhibition.

The giant insects have made their way to New Zealand and are on display at the Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery.

The show is open betweeen 15th May 2026 - 2nd September 2026,
10am - 5pm. Entry is free!

The project has been presented beautifully with giant size prints, so if you are in the part of the world please pop in and let me know what you think.

Have a nice day... Levon

Thanks to Bryce McQuillan the use his images, much appreciated!
@spidermanbryce

I’m delighted to share with you a few images from the latest Microsculpture exhibition.

The giant insects have made their way to New Zealand and are on display at the Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery.

The show is open betweeen 15th May 2026 - 2nd September 2026,
10am - 5pm. Entry is free!

The project has been presented beautifully with giant size prints, so if you are in the part of the world please pop in and let me know what you think.

Have a nice day... Levon

Thanks to Bryce McQuillan the use his images, much appreciated!
@spidermanbryce

Coming soon to Kirikiriroa Hamilton.

Microsculpture: The Insect Portraits of Levon Biss reveals insects at an extraordinary scale, uncovering hidden detail, beauty and complexity through world class photography.

Free entry at Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery.

⚫ 15 May – 2 September 2026
⚫ Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery
⚫ Free entry
⚫ Open daily, 10am–5pm

Video © Tanya Cochrane 2016

Presented by The American Museum of Natural History and toured in New Zealand/Aotearoa by Whirinaki Whare Taonga.

Flamingo feather details.

#flamingo #feather #macro #macrophoto #nature #naturephotography #pink #bird @cotswoldwildlifepark

Flamingo feather details.

#flamingo #feather #macro #macrophoto #nature #naturephotography #pink #bird @cotswoldwildlifepark

Photography can be a collaborative process sometimes, and I think this picture is a perfect example.

My gratitude goes out to the animals at @cotswoldwildlifepark who gave so generously and helped me turn a simple idea into a reality. I am very grateful indeed. You did yourselves proud.

Thank you also to Debbie for not immediately deleting my email explaining the picture I had in mind, and of course Reggie for his wonderful park. If you are in the UK, I would highly recommend paying a visit.

The superstars in this picture are as follows:

1. WHITE RHINO
2. ZEBRA
3. TAPAR
4. GIANT TORTOISE
5. GIRAFFE
6. LION
7. OSTRICH
8. RADIATED TORTOISE
9. CAMEL
10. RED PANDA
11. PARMA WALLABY
12. MEERKAT
13. CLOUDED LEOPARD
14. LEMUR
15. EMU
16. ZEBRA
17. PALLAS’ CAT
18. SIX BANDED ARMADILLO
19. LLAMA
20. DWARF MONGOOSE
21. GUINEA PIG
22. GIANT JUMPING RAT
23. DIK DIK
24. GUNDI

Have a nice day… LB

#wildlife #nature #naturephotography #macro #macrophotogaphy

Photography can be a collaborative process sometimes, and I think this picture is a perfect example.

My gratitude goes out to the animals at @cotswoldwildlifepark who gave so generously and helped me turn a simple idea into a reality. I am very grateful indeed. You did yourselves proud.

Thank you also to Debbie for not immediately deleting my email explaining the picture I had in mind, and of course Reggie for his wonderful park. If you are in the UK, I would highly recommend paying a visit.

The superstars in this picture are as follows:

1. WHITE RHINO
2. ZEBRA
3. TAPAR
4. GIANT TORTOISE
5. GIRAFFE
6. LION
7. OSTRICH
8. RADIATED TORTOISE
9. CAMEL
10. RED PANDA
11. PARMA WALLABY
12. MEERKAT
13. CLOUDED LEOPARD
14. LEMUR
15. EMU
16. ZEBRA
17. PALLAS’ CAT
18. SIX BANDED ARMADILLO
19. LLAMA
20. DWARF MONGOOSE
21. GUINEA PIG
22. GIANT JUMPING RAT
23. DIK DIK
24. GUNDI

Have a nice day… LB

#wildlife #nature #naturephotography #macro #macrophotogaphy

A thoroughly pleasant few hours photographing Lychees… and why the hell not? Everyone deserves their moment in the spotlight. Take a bow little fellas.

Have a nice day... LB

#fruit #lychee #studiophotography #foordphotography #macro #macrophotography

This is a wonderful post for me to write, as it is a chance for me to share some amazing facts about the outdoor Microsculpture exhibition that has been touring Mexico for the last 3 years. Displaying specimens from the collections of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, the show has visited 10 cities across 6 states and has received over 3.4 million visitors.

One more time… that is 3,400,000 visitors!!!

With a strong emphasis on education, the show has been a hub for children and educators to learn more about the tiny creatures we share the planet with. Hopefully, their experience at the Microsculpture exhibitions will encourage an appreciation of insects that they will carry with them for life.

It is a truly incredible achievement and one that was only made possible by the hard work of the Fundación Coppel and the American Museum of Natural History. Thank you for all your efforts, I am truly grateful.

Have a nice day… LB

@morethanadodo @amnh @fundacioncoppel

#mexico #microsculptue #exhibition #insects #bugs #beetles #butterfly #wasp #nature #naturephotography #macro #macrophotography #entomology #amnh

This is a wonderful post for me to write, as it is a chance for me to share some amazing facts about the outdoor Microsculpture exhibition that has been touring Mexico for the last 3 years. Displaying specimens from the collections of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, the show has visited 10 cities across 6 states and has received over 3.4 million visitors.

One more time… that is 3,400,000 visitors!!!

With a strong emphasis on education, the show has been a hub for children and educators to learn more about the tiny creatures we share the planet with. Hopefully, their experience at the Microsculpture exhibitions will encourage an appreciation of insects that they will carry with them for life.

It is a truly incredible achievement and one that was only made possible by the hard work of the Fundación Coppel and the American Museum of Natural History. Thank you for all your efforts, I am truly grateful.

Have a nice day… LB

@morethanadodo @amnh @fundacioncoppel

#mexico #microsculptue #exhibition #insects #bugs #beetles #butterfly #wasp #nature #naturephotography #macro #macrophotography #entomology #amnh

This is a wonderful post for me to write, as it is a chance for me to share some amazing facts about the outdoor Microsculpture exhibition that has been touring Mexico for the last 3 years. Displaying specimens from the collections of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, the show has visited 10 cities across 6 states and has received over 3.4 million visitors.

One more time… that is 3,400,000 visitors!!!

With a strong emphasis on education, the show has been a hub for children and educators to learn more about the tiny creatures we share the planet with. Hopefully, their experience at the Microsculpture exhibitions will encourage an appreciation of insects that they will carry with them for life.

It is a truly incredible achievement and one that was only made possible by the hard work of the Fundación Coppel and the American Museum of Natural History. Thank you for all your efforts, I am truly grateful.

Have a nice day… LB

@morethanadodo @amnh @fundacioncoppel

#mexico #microsculptue #exhibition #insects #bugs #beetles #butterfly #wasp #nature #naturephotography #macro #macrophotography #entomology #amnh

This is a wonderful post for me to write, as it is a chance for me to share some amazing facts about the outdoor Microsculpture exhibition that has been touring Mexico for the last 3 years. Displaying specimens from the collections of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, the show has visited 10 cities across 6 states and has received over 3.4 million visitors.

One more time… that is 3,400,000 visitors!!!

With a strong emphasis on education, the show has been a hub for children and educators to learn more about the tiny creatures we share the planet with. Hopefully, their experience at the Microsculpture exhibitions will encourage an appreciation of insects that they will carry with them for life.

It is a truly incredible achievement and one that was only made possible by the hard work of the Fundación Coppel and the American Museum of Natural History. Thank you for all your efforts, I am truly grateful.

Have a nice day… LB

@morethanadodo @amnh @fundacioncoppel

#mexico #microsculptue #exhibition #insects #bugs #beetles #butterfly #wasp #nature #naturephotography #macro #macrophotography #entomology #amnh

This is a wonderful post for me to write, as it is a chance for me to share some amazing facts about the outdoor Microsculpture exhibition that has been touring Mexico for the last 3 years. Displaying specimens from the collections of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, the show has visited 10 cities across 6 states and has received over 3.4 million visitors.

One more time… that is 3,400,000 visitors!!!

With a strong emphasis on education, the show has been a hub for children and educators to learn more about the tiny creatures we share the planet with. Hopefully, their experience at the Microsculpture exhibitions will encourage an appreciation of insects that they will carry with them for life.

It is a truly incredible achievement and one that was only made possible by the hard work of the Fundación Coppel and the American Museum of Natural History. Thank you for all your efforts, I am truly grateful.

Have a nice day… LB

@morethanadodo @amnh @fundacioncoppel

#mexico #microsculptue #exhibition #insects #bugs #beetles #butterfly #wasp #nature #naturephotography #macro #macrophotography #entomology #amnh

This is a wonderful post for me to write, as it is a chance for me to share some amazing facts about the outdoor Microsculpture exhibition that has been touring Mexico for the last 3 years. Displaying specimens from the collections of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, the show has visited 10 cities across 6 states and has received over 3.4 million visitors.

One more time… that is 3,400,000 visitors!!!

With a strong emphasis on education, the show has been a hub for children and educators to learn more about the tiny creatures we share the planet with. Hopefully, their experience at the Microsculpture exhibitions will encourage an appreciation of insects that they will carry with them for life.

It is a truly incredible achievement and one that was only made possible by the hard work of the Fundación Coppel and the American Museum of Natural History. Thank you for all your efforts, I am truly grateful.

Have a nice day… LB

@morethanadodo @amnh @fundacioncoppel

#mexico #microsculptue #exhibition #insects #bugs #beetles #butterfly #wasp #nature #naturephotography #macro #macrophotography #entomology #amnh

This is a wonderful post for me to write, as it is a chance for me to share some amazing facts about the outdoor Microsculpture exhibition that has been touring Mexico for the last 3 years. Displaying specimens from the collections of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, the show has visited 10 cities across 6 states and has received over 3.4 million visitors.

One more time… that is 3,400,000 visitors!!!

With a strong emphasis on education, the show has been a hub for children and educators to learn more about the tiny creatures we share the planet with. Hopefully, their experience at the Microsculpture exhibitions will encourage an appreciation of insects that they will carry with them for life.

It is a truly incredible achievement and one that was only made possible by the hard work of the Fundación Coppel and the American Museum of Natural History. Thank you for all your efforts, I am truly grateful.

Have a nice day… LB

@morethanadodo @amnh @fundacioncoppel

#mexico #microsculptue #exhibition #insects #bugs #beetles #butterfly #wasp #nature #naturephotography #macro #macrophotography #entomology #amnh

This is a wonderful post for me to write, as it is a chance for me to share some amazing facts about the outdoor Microsculpture exhibition that has been touring Mexico for the last 3 years. Displaying specimens from the collections of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, the show has visited 10 cities across 6 states and has received over 3.4 million visitors.

One more time… that is 3,400,000 visitors!!!

With a strong emphasis on education, the show has been a hub for children and educators to learn more about the tiny creatures we share the planet with. Hopefully, their experience at the Microsculpture exhibitions will encourage an appreciation of insects that they will carry with them for life.

It is a truly incredible achievement and one that was only made possible by the hard work of the Fundación Coppel and the American Museum of Natural History. Thank you for all your efforts, I am truly grateful.

Have a nice day… LB

@morethanadodo @amnh @fundacioncoppel

#mexico #microsculptue #exhibition #insects #bugs #beetles #butterfly #wasp #nature #naturephotography #macro #macrophotography #entomology #amnh

This is a wonderful post for me to write, as it is a chance for me to share some amazing facts about the outdoor Microsculpture exhibition that has been touring Mexico for the last 3 years. Displaying specimens from the collections of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, the show has visited 10 cities across 6 states and has received over 3.4 million visitors.

One more time… that is 3,400,000 visitors!!!

With a strong emphasis on education, the show has been a hub for children and educators to learn more about the tiny creatures we share the planet with. Hopefully, their experience at the Microsculpture exhibitions will encourage an appreciation of insects that they will carry with them for life.

It is a truly incredible achievement and one that was only made possible by the hard work of the Fundación Coppel and the American Museum of Natural History. Thank you for all your efforts, I am truly grateful.

Have a nice day… LB

@morethanadodo @amnh @fundacioncoppel

#mexico #microsculptue #exhibition #insects #bugs #beetles #butterfly #wasp #nature #naturephotography #macro #macrophotography #entomology #amnh

This is a wonderful post for me to write, as it is a chance for me to share some amazing facts about the outdoor Microsculpture exhibition that has been touring Mexico for the last 3 years. Displaying specimens from the collections of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, the show has visited 10 cities across 6 states and has received over 3.4 million visitors.

One more time… that is 3,400,000 visitors!!!

With a strong emphasis on education, the show has been a hub for children and educators to learn more about the tiny creatures we share the planet with. Hopefully, their experience at the Microsculpture exhibitions will encourage an appreciation of insects that they will carry with them for life.

It is a truly incredible achievement and one that was only made possible by the hard work of the Fundación Coppel and the American Museum of Natural History. Thank you for all your efforts, I am truly grateful.

Have a nice day… LB

@morethanadodo @amnh @fundacioncoppel

#mexico #microsculptue #exhibition #insects #bugs #beetles #butterfly #wasp #nature #naturephotography #macro #macrophotography #entomology #amnh

The thing I love about macro photography is that it makes me look at the world in a different way.Subjects that can easily be missed become obvious and interesting, and once you get them under a microscope a whole new world appears.I’m very grateful for it indeed.

Have you ever walked past an Oak tree and noticed lots of tiny brown dots on the leaves?From a distance this looks like some kind of disease, but on closer inspection they may be these beautiful little things… Silk-button spangle galls!

These tiny 2mm buttons on the underside of Oak leaves provide a food and shelter for the larvae of the Silk Button Gall Wasp, housing the next generation of the wasp that develops over winter.

Swipe across for details crops. Hope you like the picture… Have a nice day. LB

#galls #wasp #insect #trees #oaktrees #leaves #entomology #botanical #macro #macrophotograpy #nature #naturephotography

The thing I love about macro photography is that it makes me look at the world in a different way.Subjects that can easily be missed become obvious and interesting, and once you get them under a microscope a whole new world appears.I’m very grateful for it indeed.

Have you ever walked past an Oak tree and noticed lots of tiny brown dots on the leaves?From a distance this looks like some kind of disease, but on closer inspection they may be these beautiful little things… Silk-button spangle galls!

These tiny 2mm buttons on the underside of Oak leaves provide a food and shelter for the larvae of the Silk Button Gall Wasp, housing the next generation of the wasp that develops over winter.

Swipe across for details crops. Hope you like the picture… Have a nice day. LB

#galls #wasp #insect #trees #oaktrees #leaves #entomology #botanical #macro #macrophotograpy #nature #naturephotography

The thing I love about macro photography is that it makes me look at the world in a different way.Subjects that can easily be missed become obvious and interesting, and once you get them under a microscope a whole new world appears.I’m very grateful for it indeed.

Have you ever walked past an Oak tree and noticed lots of tiny brown dots on the leaves?From a distance this looks like some kind of disease, but on closer inspection they may be these beautiful little things… Silk-button spangle galls!

These tiny 2mm buttons on the underside of Oak leaves provide a food and shelter for the larvae of the Silk Button Gall Wasp, housing the next generation of the wasp that develops over winter.

Swipe across for details crops. Hope you like the picture… Have a nice day. LB

#galls #wasp #insect #trees #oaktrees #leaves #entomology #botanical #macro #macrophotograpy #nature #naturephotography

Nice to see a beautiful 60 inch print of the Blue Calamintha Bee heading to new owner in the USA.

Thanks to @genesis_imaging for their great work as always!

Have a good day… LB

#bee #insect #insects #macro #macrophotography #macrophoto #nature #naturephotography #newyork #interiordesign #interiordecor #interiorstyling #wallart

Nice to see a beautiful 60 inch print of the Blue Calamintha Bee heading to new owner in the USA.

Thanks to @genesis_imaging for their great work as always!

Have a good day… LB

#bee #insect #insects #macro #macrophotography #macrophoto #nature #naturephotography #newyork #interiordesign #interiordecor #interiorstyling #wallart

Nice to see a beautiful 60 inch print of the Blue Calamintha Bee heading to new owner in the USA.

Thanks to @genesis_imaging for their great work as always!

Have a good day… LB

#bee #insect #insects #macro #macrophotography #macrophoto #nature #naturephotography #newyork #interiordesign #interiordecor #interiorstyling #wallart

A few images from the Extinct & Endangered project to remind us how beautiful these tiny creatures are.You can view the full exhibition online, link in the bio.

Have a nice day... LB

#insect #beetles #bugs #entomology #nature #naturephotography #macro #macrophotography #interiordesign #wallart #limitededition #butterfly #moth #bee #bumblebee #insects #newyork

Known for their distinct portrait design based on a sculpture by Arnold Machin, the Machin stamps were the definitive stamps throughout most of Elizabeth II’s reign, with the last issue on April 4, 2022, shortly before her death. While the design itself is simple, these stamps were issued in over 130 colours since their inception in 1967.

Limited edition prints available from the studio shop, link in bio.

#stamps #britishstamps #queen #elizabethII #multicoloured #postage #macro #macrophotography #interiors #interiordesigner #interiordesign

Known for their distinct portrait design based on a sculpture by Arnold Machin, the Machin stamps were the definitive stamps throughout most of Elizabeth II’s reign, with the last issue on April 4, 2022, shortly before her death. While the design itself is simple, these stamps were issued in over 130 colours since their inception in 1967.

Limited edition prints available from the studio shop, link in bio.

#stamps #britishstamps #queen #elizabethII #multicoloured #postage #macro #macrophotography #interiors #interiordesigner #interiordesign