I didn’t go looking for them on purpose. It just turned out to be more interesting than I expected, especially with a 50mm prime lens.
Truth be told, I’m not really fond of sitting in the grass hunting for insects. In my blog, pictures of these tiny creatures have appeared only rarely — if at all, maybe a stray butterfly or two. But last summer, during a walk through the woods, I stumbled upon grasshoppers (and more), and they simply left me no choice. 🦗
Here’s a small series of black-and-white photos dedicated to the little inhabitants of the grass.

There were plenty of grasshoppers, and I took quite a few shots — but, alas, the best angle I managed to catch was their rear ends. 🤷







Of course, a butterfly showed up too. But the real surprise in the grass turned out to be a small, quick spider. He darted away pretty fast, but I still managed to snap a couple of frames.



That’s about it — nothing extraordinary. Maybe next time I’ll have better luck.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Bar, Montenegro.
June, 2025.
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for the #monomad challenge by @monochromes
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Omg, how good macro Shots
!DIY
Not quite macro photography, of course... thank you for your comment! 🙂
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Ok, then Close Up photography, many people call these types of photos macro, although I know the difference between Close Up and macro very well, it doesn't matter what we call her, what matters is that she's good.
Your photos really show the charm of the grassland’s tiny residents. Great shots!