The beauty of butterflies, the loveliest of all insects, has hardly gone unheralded — but this series of photos by Linden Gledhill is sure to make you even more appreciative of their aesthetic qualities. Using a macro lens to zoom in on tiny sections of their wings, Gledhill (who’s trained as a biochemist) reveals breathtaking multicolored fish-scale patterns that resemble lush fabrics and vibrant works of abstract art. Click through for a selection of images from the series (spotted via Colossal), and visit Gledhill’s Flickr page for many more butterfly-wing photos — among other fascinating series.
Photo credit: Linden Gledhill
Photo credit: Linden Gledhill
Photo credit: Linden Gledhill
Photo credit: Linden Gledhill
Photo credit: Linden Gledhill
Photo credit: Linden Gledhill
Photo credit: Linden Gledhill
Photo credit: Linden Gledhill
Photo credit: Linden Gledhill
Photo credit: Linden Gledhill