Magic Beetle Butts: How to Photograph Lightning Bugs

The most magical summer days end with the warm glow of fireflies dancing in the air. Of course, lightning bugs are less magical when you think that those bioluminescent butts are just flirtatious beetles, some of whom will actually eat their mate. But I digress. Fireflies remind me of childhood summers and the privilege of staying up late to run around with a Mason jar -- which means I've always had this itch to learn how to photograph lightning bugs.