18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Himebotaru visiting a shrine
"Himebotaru" is a small firefly that lives in the forest and is about 6mm long. They emit strong light for a short time like a flash. I have been researching and taking pictures of the fireflies' habitat for 8 years. The purpose is to publish these photos on the web and in photobooks so that many people can see this wonderful scenery and to protect fireflies.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 07.2018 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2020 |
Photo Location: | Nambu Town, Tottori Prefecture, Japan |
Camera: | ILCE-7RM2 |
Copyright: | © Masahiro Hiroike |