Point-and-Shoot Nature

Let’s be honest: Most biologists and naturalists lack the time and money to invest in high-powered camera gear. But fear not: If you learn their secrets, phones and point-and-shoot cameras can capture vivid image from nature, including close-up macrophotography. Here are a few examples. All images © Bryan Pfeiffer from various point-and-shoot cameras or, when noted, an iPhone.

Note that the thumbnails don’t do justice to the images — so click to see details.