Photo: Lindsay Abraham
Lindsay Abraham has had an affinity for insects for as long as she can remember. “I’ve always loved observing small things and finding beauty in unexpected places,” Abraham says, adding that her camera roll is filled with bug snapshots. “One spring, my husband gifted me a clip-on macro lens, and that small addition transformed my photography, allowing me to capture even more detail and depth,” she says. This award-winning image was captured at Abraham’s plot at Mahtomedi Community Gardens in late August. “Many people are afraid of bugs, but once you look closer, you can really see their beauty, purpose and place in the neighborhood,” Abraham says. “This bee was working right alongside me in the garden. I find that so beautiful.”
Photographer: Lindsay Abraham
Title: Brown Belted Bumble Bee
Equipment: iPhone 12 Pro Max with a Xenvo Pro Lens kit
Category: Wildlife
Award: First Place
