An extreme macro photograph of a dragonfly’s compound eye, taken with the Olympus OM-D E-M1X and M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro lens. This shot focuses on capturing the individual facets of the dragonfly’s eye, using the E-M1X’s high-res mode to create a 50 MP image with stunning detail. The lens is set at f/2.8, with the focus exclusively on the eye, leaving the rest of the dragonfly softly blurred. Lighting is provided by an Olympus FL-900R flash with a soft diffuser to prevent harsh reflections on the eye, creating a natural, soft glow. The background is a blurred green gradient, with subtle bokeh mimicking a natural outdoor environment. Photoshop effects such as sharpening, HDR, and color grading are applied to enhance the dragonfly’s vibrant colors and bring out every detail in the eye. A slight vignette focuses attention on the eye, while dodge and burn effects add depth to the image. The final result is an ultra-close, hyper-detailed macro photograph that captures the complexity of a dragonfly’s compound eye in stunning clarity.