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Device: Canon EOS 650D Location: Guangzhou, China

“Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that’s no matter - tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther… And one fine morning - So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.”

We love these exquisitely detailed fantasy insects created by Japanese artist Hiroshi Shinno. Although completely imaginary, these hyperrealistic sculptures, their bodies made of hand-painted resin leaves, fronds, and flower petals, look like they might spring to life at any moment.

Visit Shinno’s Insect Diary to check out the original sketches for his awesome insect sculptures. To see even more of his artwork follow Shinno right here on Tumblr at @hiroshishinno​.