WHEN the pandemic struck and travel was restricted, Michele Fong looked inwards to cultivate new skills and explore untapped passions. She began to take long walks at the Botanic Gardens, where she became fascinated with the intricate world of plant and insect life.

A banker by day and an aspiring photographer on weekends, she began to use her trusty Leica camera to take macro photographs of the petals, leaves and tiny creatures that call them home. 

She says: “Looking through the lens was like looking through a magnifying glass. I was discovering worlds that I wouldn’t normally see. I found myself completely absorbed in this alternate universe, which brought me great relief from regular life and the pandemic.”