Steemit Challenge Season 29,W-2 |Creative Insect macro videography.

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The experience of first seeing the Handmaiden Moth is simple but gradually turns into a deep feeling. This moth is a creation of nature, which is not suddenly seen, but once seen, cannot be forgotten. Sitting in a fixed position near the leaf of a tree, the corner of a wall or the ground, it blends itself with the color and texture of its surroundings in such a way that it seems nature itself has hidden it. It is this tendency to hide that makes the handmaiden moth even more mysterious.

With my hands

When I started this insect photography, I realized that it is not just about taking pictures, but a kind of meditation of observation. I had to wait a long time with the camera in hand, because the handmaiden moth moves very slowly and does not like sudden changes. It is in those moments of waiting that subtle differences in body structure, wing folds, and coloration become apparent. A closer look shows that the designs on his wings are not exactly the same, but there is a kind of beauty hidden in the slight asymmetry.

Light has played a big role here in photography. Handmaiden moth wing colors are most vibrant in soft morning light or late afternoon golden light. In the light, sometimes it seems that there is a light velvety coating on the wings. Back in the shadows, the same moth takes on a completely different form more serious, more silent. Capturing these changes in the frame of the camera was the biggest challenge and at the same time the most fun.

The experience of making videos was different. Where still images capture a moment, video captures the flow of time. A handmaiden moth's wings move slowly, a slight body shake, or a sudden change of position these small scenes create a kind of living story in the video. Surroundings also get a lot of importance during video recording. The soft rustling of leaves in the wind, the calls of distant birds, or the silence of the evening all create a completely natural atmosphere around the moth.

Observing this moth also gave some insight into its nature. It is not too aggressive, but rather calm and harmless. Tries to stay still most of the time in the presence of people,Which is convenient for the photographer but also increases the responsibility. Because such a calm animal should not be disturbed too much while photographing it. So keeping a distance, working slowly seems to be the best approach here.

While collecting photographs and videos of the handmaiden moth, I once felt that this insect is not just a subject, but a representative of nature's silent language. His colors have no brightness, no eye-catching spectacle, but depth. This depth is what sets him apart. Every photo and video reminds me anew nature's beauty doesn't always speak loudly, sometimes it makes its presence known very slowly, very softly.

This whole experience has taught me patience, sharpened my seeing eye. Time spent with Handmaiden Moth has not only enhanced the collection of photography, but also created a kind of silent bond with nature. Whenever I see a photo or video of this moth in the future, not just an insect, but the feeling of the moment,I will be able to feel the environment and the inner peace again.