Fireflies were crawling all over my face while I made this photo in a misty forest in the town of Nanacamilpa in southern Mexico. I came here specifically to make long-exposure pictures of these insects. This camera setting means the shutter stays open longer than usual, allowing the camera to better capture things in motion, like these fast-moving fireflies.
The trick with this type of photography is to keep the camera very steady. But these animals were super interested in my camera—and me. So I had to stand completely still as they explored my arms, my hair, and my face. This was tough because they were making my nose and cheeks tickle! I returned to this spot for three nights, but I only had about 20 minutes in the early…
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National Geographic Kids (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2025