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” . . . the earth is full of your creatures.”

-Psalm 104:24b

 

About Steve

Steve Long is a Florida based nature photographer specializing in the macro photography of insects.   He began photographing insects in 2013 as a hobby after seeing up-close pictures of these amazing animals.  Since that time, he has studied with world-class nature photographers such as Alex Wild, John Abbott and Thomas Shahan, developing his own unique style and…

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Workshops

One of the great privileges I have had is to study with some of the best nature photographers in the business such a Piotr Naskrecki, Alex Wild, and Thomas Shahan.  Their willingness to take the time to share their craft has been a huge help in my photographic journey.  In that spirt, I  am available to…

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Blue Glowing Millipedes

One of the more interesting photographic experiences is exposing insects to ultraviolet light.  Many insects will emit a blue-green glow when subjected to UV light, including some scorpions and millipedes.  I have also seen beetles eyes that produce the same effect.   No one knows exactly why some insects fluoresce under UV light, though theories abound. …

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Recent Posts

  • Blue Glowing Millipedes July 27, 2017
  • Eviction Notice June 11, 2017
  • A Legal Immigrant May 10, 2017
  • The Phantom Beetle October 28, 2016
  • The Rare Plants of Florida September 29, 2016

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