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Thomas Hunt Photography
Spindly Assassins
The Cellar Spider (also known as Daddy Long Legs) is one of the most common household spiders in the world, found in 196 different countries and on 6 out of the 7 continents. The chances are that you have one somewhere in your house right now, But how much do you know about them? “Spindly Assassin’s” explores the lives of Cellar Spiders, looking at their unique behaviour, from how they hunt and take down other spiders over twice their size, to how they care for their precious young. This project takes the form of a magazine and a set of stunning images in order to educate others and encourage them to care more about spiders. Click on the images for more information.
The Secret Life Of Bees
These images aim to show the secret patterns and colours of flowers by using a technique called ultraviolet-induced visible fluorescence photography, or UVIVF for short. The method involves shining a UV light onto a subject in a dark room while taking several 10-30 second long exposures at different focal points. These are then photo stacked in software to provide a detailed macro shot. By shining the UV light on the flowers it causes parts of it to fluoresce, which makes small particles like pollen glow, as well as revealing secret patterns that bees can see. Bees can see UV light which allows them to see these patterns. As humans cannot see UV it is difficult to get an exact idea of how this looks but we can make an approximation.
While UVIVF does involve UV it does not actually show UV light in the pictures, what is being shown is the UV light reflecting off parts of the flower in the form of visible light. This is not exactly how bees would see the flowers but more of a means of showing how UV helps them see pollen, as well as patterns on the flowers that help guide them to the pollen and nectar. See how on image 3 of the Celandine the centre of the flower contrasts more and is darker than the rest of the flower; this is to help guide the bees towards the centre where all the nectar is. Different flowers look different to each other under UV meaning that bees may favour some flowers over others.
While UVIVF does involve UV it does not actually show UV light in the pictures, what is being shown is the UV light reflecting off parts of the flower in the form of visible light. This is not exactly how bees would see the flowers but more of a means of showing how UV helps them see pollen, as well as patterns on the flowers that help guide them to the pollen and nectar. See how on image 3 of the Celandine the centre of the flower contrasts more and is darker than the rest of the flower; this is to help guide the bees towards the centre where all the nectar is. Different flowers look different to each other under UV meaning that bees may favour some flowers over others.
Macro
Discover the intricate details and vibrant colors of insects and flowers with these stunning close-up shots. From a grasshopper on a flowering plant to a jumping spider on a vibrant purple and red flower, this project captures the beauty of nature in its smallest forms.
Marine Life
Dive into the mesmerizing world of marine life and seabed exploration with these captivating images. From a fish with translucent fins on a pebbled seabed to a close-up of barnacles on a beach surface, this project showcases the beauty and diversity of the underwater world.
Birds
Get up close and personal with these stunning close-up shots of birds. From a puffin preening its feathers, to a pheasant standing proudly in a field, this project captures the intricate details and vibrant colors of these beautiful creatures.
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