Atmos Magazine MICRO / MACRO 2025

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This macro photograph for the Atmos Magazine project MICRO / MACRO features an intricate, patterned green praying mantis perched against dark foliage. Shot by photographer Elizaveta Porodina with hair by Amidat Giwa, makeup by Lynski, and casting by Chouaib Arif, the image highlights the sharp details and organic textures of the insect. The lighting is focused and atmospheric, emphasizing the intricate camouflage patterns across the mantis's body. The composition positions the insect diagonally across the frame, creating a striking contrast against the dark background.