Microcosm through the lens: the magic of a New Zealand photographer (15 photos)

A New Zealand photographer has become famous for capturing tiny mushrooms and other miniature forest flora. Using macro photography, he transforms everyday details into surreal landscapes, where ordinary mushrooms look like alien structures or fairytale forest scenery. His focus on details we tend to ignore allows us to see the complex structures and amazing forms of living nature hidden right under our feet. It seems that to find true wonder, you don't need to search for large-scale phenomena—it's enough to simply descend to the level of moss and tiny mushrooms.