Just throwing that out there. Something i do in my spare time, when i find some. I also make the display cases for my collections using weather stripping and wood to makes them air tight. I was just seeing if anyone shared this interest.
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Anyone Collect and pin insects?
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Nope. I can't bring myself to do that.
i guess i look at it a little differently. I do it to learn more and i can appreciate them for as long as i live this way. I am always walking past my cases and find myself just standing there staring into them for a couple of minutes.
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I do!
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You've brought this up a few times, and I do find it interesting, I just get wrapped up too much in live ones 
But I do see why you collect them the old way, to look at them closely anytime you want, on display. Some of them are truly fascinating to look at up close. Just looking at they way they're put together is interesting to me, the colors and intricate details. You should try out macro photography Entity, I bet you'd love it. I've seen some macro shots of common insects that are just stunning...from what I've heard it takes a lot of patience to get good at it and get the best shots, but the effect is amazing and quite beautiful. There are quite a few people doing it now, and I'll be looking into it myself when I can afford the equipment I want.
But I do see why you collect them the old way, to look at them closely anytime you want, on display. Some of them are truly fascinating to look at up close. Just looking at they way they're put together is interesting to me, the colors and intricate details. You should try out macro photography Entity, I bet you'd love it. I've seen some macro shots of common insects that are just stunning...from what I've heard it takes a lot of patience to get good at it and get the best shots, but the effect is amazing and quite beautiful. There are quite a few people doing it now, and I'll be looking into it myself when I can afford the equipment I want.
I did this in middle school and high school but haven't since. It was a fun hobby. And like @MassExodus said you get to study the creatures anytime. Might be something i'll have to get back into.
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I studied Entomology briefly in college. Built up a nice collection. Revived it with my kids but the interest moved to live bugs. Well pinned and labeled collections are like fine art to me. Very cool.
