Ladybug on a Sunflower Stem - Macro Nature Photography
A tiny ladybug pauses on the fuzzy stem of a sunflower, its glossy red shell a vivid punctuation mark against a world of soft greens and golden yellows. The fine hairs of the stem are rendered in delicate detail, catching the sunlight like miniature fiber optics, while the shallow depth of field dissolves the background into a warm impressionistic wash. Look closely and an even smaller ant shares the leaf two worlds coexisting on the same plant, unaware of the camera. It is a quiet, intimate moment from the garden floor, the kind of image that rewards patience and reminds us that some of nature's best stories happen at the smallest scale.
About this print
Each print is produced in a small, signed edition. Sizes range from 12×16 in to 30×40 in across nine formats — pick the one that fits your wall, not the one closest to standard. Custom sizes available on request: write to me.
Materials & Care
Fine Art Print — archival 308 gsm cotton rag, pigment inks, 100+ year display life. Frame behind glass or float-mount.
Canvas — gallery-wrap on a 1.5 in poplar stretcher, satin laminate, ready to hang.
Framed — fine art print, mounted, matted, and framed in a thin black or natural wood profile under museum glass.
Metal — image infused into brushed aluminum, float-mounted with a hidden bracket.
Acrylic — face-mounted under 4 mm acrylic, polished edges, hung with a recessed cleat.
Dust with a soft dry cloth. Keep out of direct sunlight to preserve the inks.
Shipping & returns
Prints ship from the studio within 5–7 business days, made to order. Worldwide tracked shipping. Each print is rolled in an archival tube (or crated for framed/glass/metal/acrylic).
If a print arrives damaged, send a photo within 7 days of delivery and I'll replace it. Because every print is made to order, returns for change-of-mind aren't accepted — but if you're not sure about size or material, write to me before ordering and I'll help you pick.
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