Extraordinary Portraits of Insects in Flight

[@Mac_Diddy]

Hey, I’m not sure if you work with arachnids at all but I recently found a jumping spider outside and the way their jumps look almost instant made me really curious to see it in slow motion.

[@paradoxtatorstudios9681]

i agree! every time i see a jumping spider i love to watch it. their movements are jerky and precise but wow are they masters at perfectly timing jumps

[@thaeasy]

I second that! I love these little fellas, it'd be awesome to see them in slo-mo

[@TheSgtFarmer]

I hope he see this. Jumping Spider are fascinating.

[@LifefulLife]

yess I would love to see a video like this with jumping spiders! Their fangs come in so many different iridescent colors too!

[@MadCat-75]

I have been photographing insects and arachnids since 2010, exclusively natural photos on the living object. I can halfway understand how time-consuming and nerve-wracking it can be to get the film sequences as desired. Thank you for the great shots!

[@CeeJMantis]

I've been taking pictures of bugs with my phone for the last few years, and when I was trying to get super slow motion shots of bugs is very hard. I have some 960fps grasshoppers jumping, and ladybugs with their wings unfurling, and dragonflies mid-flight. My stills collection is ever growing though, and capturing a good picture is like filling out an entry to my pokedex because reverse image searches make it a lot easier to find out facts about the things I managed to photograph. I wish I could afford a setup like this one so I could do some more science, but I also enjoy the challenge of trying to do so much with so little.

[@neobiagini8623]

@@CeeJMantis thats really cool, I just started doing the same thing and thats why i just love going outside. unfortunately my phone does not have the greatest camera quality. I wanted to ask what phone do you use?

[@CeeJMantis]

@@neobiagini8623 I currently use a Sony Xperia 1 II. It's a phone primarily designed around its camera. It's a few years old, and they're more recent ones have further expounded on this philosophy. Ideally, I would like to save some money and see what next year's pro version has to offer. I also keep my Xperia XZ2 Premium around for when I can catch something I want to later film in slow motion as it can do 960 FPS for extremely brief time frames. They are good, but they are expensive. I also know that the oppo find 3 has a 10x macro camera that has me intrigued too.

[@WhitefirePL]

Agree... I did some DSLR macro in the past and had to stop because of neck problems. I still love it though.

[@djlclopez128]

I used to be terrified of all bugs before I met my husband, who loves insects and spiders, and knows more about them than your average entymologist! I am still scared of larger bugs, but he has shown me that you shouldn't squash bugs just because they're there. I see the beauty in bugs because of him. So thanks for making up close bug videos, it helps people admire insects instead of being scared.

[@radayar]

Insects are so cute and their flight is some kind of art performance

[@Firefly-Simp-HSR]

True

[@beautyforashes2022]

Your footage is amazing and so revealing. We get to see something in a way that we could never see it before. And with you doing your filming against a black background, it does really help those hidden colors to pop out. Which makes your footage of the insects all the more beautiful. And I'm so glad to hear that your channel is growing. I think you will get much bigger than this, just wait and see. Thank you for sharing all your hard work with us. 😊👍

[@radman7681]

So beautiful and serene. These videos remind me of the beauty of the natural world and how inconsequential my problems and worries are

[@vomm]

I can't get enough of your videos, it's so interesting to see all the details and vibrant colors. You really put a lot of effort into this, it's not only science but art.

[@Meraxes6]

I agree, love when science intersects with art (which happens often). They need each other to be complete.

[@ombekende2962]

more bugs!! i love these videos so much, they're really interesting for art references too ^^

[@astick5249]

They look like flying dragons when put in slow motion

[@youbigtubership]

These are quite entrancing snippets of film. The critters have so much personality and style!

[@tracybowling97]

I love the Mantis feet. Swinging back and forth as she flies like a little kid on a swing. Having the time of her life. So cute! And you def fulfilled your goal of making the most awesome bug flight videos. They are so fun to watch and so breathtakingly beautiful! WTG Sir!

[@sharkofjoy]

part of the 1% of the internet that deserves to exist and furthers human knowledge. Love these

[@Shnarfbird]

My favorite insects to see in slow-motion like this are those with elytra, it's fun to see the wings unfold

[@inasimon7438]

Wonderful is the best word to discribe the incredible biodivesity of insects! How colourful, how complex!

[@Charlotte.M.S]

Your commentary really adds to the video, I really enjoyed the backgroud info about flightpatterns and springloaded knees and similarities between related groups.

[@saifschannel2599]

Your therapeutic videos are underrated. I hope you get the exposure you deserve.

[@jfnuyen]

It always amazes me just how fantastic nature's creatures are. I never knew just how intricate the flight function of these insects was until you filmed examples of said function with your techniques. Quite incredible.

[@dianahellman9254]

I'm so happy you are over 100k subscribers! Well deserved recognition of the high quality of your videos. I always look forward to a new one, and rewatch some of your older ones because they are just so fascinating and well done. Oh, and educational as well!

[@strawby]

The black background really lets you appreciate the stunning iridescence of their wings! Absolutely gorgeous!

[@DarkVVitcher]

I appreciate what you're doing, as an Entomology fan & student I'm happy to see more people are getting interested to capture this part of nature on video.

[@afhdfh]

You deserve so many more subscribers than mere 100.000. Your videos are fantastic!!!

[@takuitoh2504]

These insects are incredibly amazing! What a mystical sight you caught in every moment in this very video!

[@kaylathehedgehog2005]

I've got say, I've been loving arthropods since I was a little girl (spent many summer days and weekends chasing them around), but every video you put out just makes me fall deeper in love with them. It's amazing how something so tiny can be so magical and miraculous.

[@IanWilkinson]

Fascinating footage and technically impressive. We have an interesting planthopper here in the UK (Issus coleoptratus), which I often photograph in the back garden, with a nymph stage whose rearmost leg pair are uniquely, mechanically geared to enable a very rapid jump. I bet these would make a great subject for a slowmo take-off.

[@escofmn]

I literally NEVER post a comment because I don't really care that much. THIS IS SUCH AN AMAZINGLY COOL video!

[@hamfranky]

Love those stinkbugs. Really putting in all the effort to get going.

[@RainbowMrSky]

Your work is phenomenal. My daughter is fascinated by all kinds of insects and your videos provide such a valuable and entertaining insight into insects' life for her. Thank you!

[@jacko7272]

Seeing a new video uploaded from you always makes me smile. c: Your vids are so simple and informative but at the same time such good quality. You can really feel all the effort that goes into these videos and the passion you have for our cute little bug friends. Keep it up.

[@noahcarty3]

I'm so happy someone is as fascinated as I am, and more willing to make these shots so beautiful. Don't stop, i love seeing more!

[@borisstarosta7823]

I am fascinated by how imperfect the movements and the flights are. These creatures are like little machines that are designed to just barely meet a minimum of performance, and no more!

[@ash9974]

i love how you explained how a parasitoid wasp ejects their eggs into caterpillars with such calm music playing xD

[@dixiederivatives]

Thanks so much for your hard work and interest in these special critters. It really give me more of an appreciation to insects and more incentive to be careful around them. All Gods creatures deserve respect!

[@jonahdowdy3029]

the broad-headed sharpshooter was my favorite, it was so elegant and colorful, the bottom of their wings was beautiful as well.

[@alonelytrex3700]

I love these videos because I love learning about insects they kinda fascinate me, they’re really cool and I’m thankful for your explaining on flight patterns and things like that

[@dawnmichelle4403]

I used to chase the grasshoppers when I was a kid. Never knew they have a spring-loaded donkey kick! So cool! Thank you for these beautiful films. 🥰

[@davidchristensen6908]

Professor you take the most amazing images of the insect. I just can’t tell you how much I appreciate all your work. Thank you

[@mikeyb9819]

Stephen Dalton - what a pioneer and, inspiration to so many people. I bought his book ‘Caught in Motion’ in (I think) the early 80’s and have been trying to mimic his results ever since. He’s still working at 85 and published a new book in 2020 titled ‘Capturing Motion : My Life in High Speed Nature Photography’. Your video is beautiful, thanks for posting it.

[@spaccoon]

These videos have really upped my appreciation for bugs

[@grass7864]

I don't think the good doctor gets enough credit for his subtly-brilliant choice of music for his videos.

[@landcstudio]

Your videos are the best thing ever. Much of my art work focuses on entomology. Being able to view your work helps me with color selection, wing and leg structure. Thank you for sharing!

[@Domzdream]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. I've always been obsessed with the micro world - as in -insects.

[@billl2903]

You and your lab deserve every subscriber you get! You all work your asses off and make intriguing content

[@myrmecofourmis]

Fantastic work ! Comparing the different flights during take-off will be so interesting, can't wait to read your future publications.

[@vzheka1981]

congrads with 100k sub, you are the best, thank you for showing us a different vision flying and jumping of insect!

[@icianthea]

It's amazing to me that you don't have hundreds of thousands of more subscribers. Not only is your camera footage phenomenal, but you give digestible information as well. This means that more people without an entomology background can easily understand the subject. Please continue with the great work you're doing! I can't wait to see more.

[@anyascelticcreations]

Absolutely beautiful! The black background makes the insects look even more stunning. I will happily watch all the bug videos you provide. I would subscribe twice if I could! 👍

[@ThatOneguy-br3uf]

Amazing footage. These insects are true living art in flight.

[@alanjose1112]

Thank you so much for taking us to the insect World. You can rarely see this kind of videos

[@Yivo_Elela]

I'm autistic with heavy focus on insects, thank you very much for this channel, this is just amazing to me😁

[@anon6056]

I love your videos. It's a relaxing healing moment to watch the beautiful insects and appreciate them with the nice music. I appreciate all the work you do on these videos

[@lynnclaywood4043]

As an artist, I feel so inspired by these bug videos!! Truly some fantastic designs out in nature

[@hamdihiyari6830]

A lot of work, science, patience and arts all in your work together. Thank you for presenting such interesting and nice work.

[@andrewdowd3997]

You have very quickly moved into my favorite KZbin channel of all time

[@DOSHIELD]

Congrats on passing 100K Subs. Always enjoy seeing these videos pop up on my feed.

[@kismypencek6185]

That's so sweet someone sent you that book!!! Bridging generations

[@LifefulLife]

I would love to see a video like this but about isopods. Like the rubber ducky, lemon blue or ghost isopods.I know they don't fly or jump but they way they crawl is interesting. They're also pretty cute.

[@justicewokeisutterbs8641]

I feel like you have opened a door to a formerly hidden realm of unexpected beauty with these humble bugs. It's so enjoyable. Thanks for sharing your work.

[@ForestSchweitzer022097]

Thanks for your work, Dr. Adrian! Having grown up in Raleigh and spending my youth in the Museum of Natural Sciences your videos remind me so much of home. I am so fascinated by insect morphology and your work has got me curious about the mechanisms by which insects have evolved to fly, crawl, skitter, and stride. I always look forward to your videos.

[@androvirula1890]

it's 10 am and bugs are making me feel things, this is beautiful and life is great

[@thaeasy]

I absolutely adore your channel! Thank you so much for sharing all of that beauty with us!

[@finleyelliott4427]

this footage is amazing, so breathtakingly beautiful, I adore this, and hope to see much more of this quality of content in the future!

[@cake6420]

So are insects actually in control of where they fly, or are they like jelly fish and just move randomly?

[@gordonbman2911]

im pretty sure most are in control. they fly in the direction their eyes are etc.

[@andrewfleenor7459]

Dragonflies, for instance, are definitely in control (seriously they're crazy, look them up). I think it's just the early stages right after launch that are tricky, and mostly for the smaller insects.

[@BibouchTram]

Thank you so much for your work, its fabulous ! Its amazing, explanation, insects, music. Merci, its amazing. J’adore !

[@brynnkohler4084]

What's more extraordinary is the fact a Millennial had no idea others before him did extraordinary insect photography and history actually existed before the Millennial was in existence.

[@osmia]

Thanks for sharing. I love seeing how you show all these different insects to us. And when you give us behind the scene details like where you got it from

[@dindon6947]

I'm so happy youtube recommended me this channel long ago. Congrats for the 100k

[@jeanneserrano3397]

Found one of those large black/yellow and white spiders had created a huge web sprawled across my brick outdoor grill. Grabbed a long coarse blade of grass and came up right underneath it and began to tickle it without damaging the web, stroking it gently sideways - not thru' the web itself; it immediately started jumping up/down but otherwise no movement. Its feet never left contact w/its web. The more I tickled it, the faster it went up and down and the web behaved like a gyrating trampoline; it was a hoot! Great fun! Several minutes of this was enjoyed by us both.

[@sky173]

I could watch an entire disk of these creatures. This is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@Paislywalls4767]

Once while watching my hummingbird feeder hanging very close to the window , I noticed a green grasshopper hanging out near by. A wasp came to visit the feeder. As it took off the grasshopper sprang, latched on to the wasp and, I'm assuming, devoured it. ( they disappeared into the flowers. ) I was and still am awestruck. Amazing. I love bugs.... most bugs.

[@sanjeetpendharkar5340]

Your all videos are magnifiscent, this one is no exception! Thanks a lot for bringing such a marvel to us..

[@marsisgay936]

I love the way the wasp splays its legs out, just fun to look at

[@begenes]

I just found your channel, and have been binge watching your amazing insect flight videos. They are all fascinating.

[@maggieobrien6525]

Borne in the wind ... What beautiful illustrations

[@nicojar]

Best channel on youtube.

[@tracybowling1156]

I'm so not surprised that you've reached the 100,000 sub milestone. You do extremely amazing work. I could watch all day. If I didn't have to work that is. 😊

[@stargazermg]

Grats on 100k subs! Thank you for all the bug videos :)

[@combat_chameleon]

thanks for making these videos. they're much appreciated ❣️

[@microchannel377]

You've got a unique gift man. Yup, it is amazing people watch this. It's the quality of your work. How many people can fascinate large groups of youtubers who might otherwise be viewing action movies? 😎

[@chrisgenovese8188]

Amazing, as always. Your videos are both mesmerizing and meditative.

[@mr.bulldobs4337]

Congrats to 100k subsribers! Great videos, I love it!

[@civick2052287livecom]

Not a fan of bugs, but they are so freaking fascinating

[@HAUUZER]

would you ever consider making longer cuts available on patreon or somethin? I love these so much, I could watch them all day

[@alma94x]

I just found your channel and I absolutely love it! I've always liked moths and beetles but your videos make me wanna found out more about other insects as well.

[@rosebrown6128]

❤Thanks so much for the amazing shots and the interesting body mechanics, so helpful to my personal interest . Your videos are a unique education as well as sublimely beautiful.❤❤

[@rasmus4317]

I am very proud of what you do in your videos, you are probably fulfilling the wish of the writer of the book.

[@trickyplays240]

Great vid to watch on a lazy day

[@Kids_Scissors]

I love how stinkbugs look. I always thought they looked like origami with how angular and polygonal their bodies are

[@AlxBrb]

I think your videos are literally fueling the next 15 generations of robotic engineering.

[@husainuntoro3633]

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[@huge764]

Fantastic channel! So glad you are getting traction, love your work!

[@AneggoctopuS]

I just realized that they are swimming. So beautiful

[@petersiegfriedkrug]

fantastic. The world of this small animals looks perfect

[@khmisc]

Thank you for your mesmerizing videos. Wonderful!

[@kathia4455]

Thank you for making this video! It’s amazing to see how beautiful bugs are. Now I want to go on a walk looking for some insects 😃🦗🐝🦋

[@HomeroAGonzalez]

Fascinating video as usual. Thank you for sharing!

[@MrRudyc]

From your friends in Fuquay-Varina, keep up the Great work.

[@r.sbored]

the colors the wings It’s so beautiful

[@beatewester4777]

Just great to see. Thank you so much for sharing. Wish you the best. 😙

[@jgmmchemie]

I love watching bug videos with you!

[@Cora.T]

I adore your videos, insects are so interesting to watch

[@jim1550]

4:35 Unbelievable? Your videos are amazing, informative and best of all..free. You are headed for a million subs for sure.