Japanese Beetles
I really feel Cole Porter was remiss not including Japanese beetles from "Let's Do It." I have never seen a more prolific exhibitionist than these guys.
#nature #photography #naturfotografie #naturephotography #makro #macro #macrophotography #arthropods #macronature #insects #beetle #macro-creais #beetle #scarab

Reticulated Net Winged Beetle
#nature #photography #naturfotografie #naturephotography #makro #macro #macrophotography #arthropods #macronature #insects #beetle #macro-creais

Stinging nettle from a different perspective.

Famous for being annoying.
Turns out: also packed with minerals, protein, and weirdly helpful stuff.
Leaves make good tea. Seeds are full of energy.
Basically nature’s way of saying "don’t judge too fast."


#nature #photography #macro #StingingNettle #MacroNature #WildBotany #NatureTexture #MoreThanWeeds

Brutish Bug
So often I find that macro detail of a bug's face makes it look cuter or at least more relatable. But the blue bottle fly- that large house fly- is most decidedly not cute. His brutish and thuggish looks do not help save him from the flyswatter. #nature #natur #macro #macrophotography #wildlife #macrowildlife #wildlifephotography #canon #insect #insecte #insekt #macronature

Flight to the Purple Spires

#photography #canon

#flowerphotography #wildflowers #beeonflower #naturemagic #purpleblooms #insectlovers #macronature #gardenwildlife #pollinatorlove #botanicalbeauty #bloomseason #closeupnature #natureobsessed #flowerstagram #natureinspired

A cute little flower fly.
Flower flies are a diverse group of insects that play an important role in pollination and often go unnoticed compared to bees.
#MacroPhotography #FlowerFlies #Insects #Pollinators #MacroNature

Moth and Raindrops
#naturalist #nature #bug #bugoftheday #insect #macro #macrophotography #macrophotographie #macrophoto #macronature #naturephotography

In the Gaze of the Damselfly

#photography #canon

#macrophotography #damselfly #insectmacro #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #macroshot #macro_perfection #macro_magic #closeupnature #insectlovers #macronature #bugslife #macro_creature_feature #wildlife_macro #macroinsect #naturelovers #macrodetails #closeupshot #insect_perfection #entomologylove

Pollen-coated Tongue (and full pollen baskets!) : I think this guy will have to be carried home.
#bee #pollinator #macro #macro-creais #macrophotography #insect #arthropod #macronature #nature #spring #naturephotography

Milkweed seed and silk caught on the wind.
#milkweed #seed #plant #macro #macroflora #naturemacro #macronature #naturephotography

Jewel of the Stream: The Beautiful Demoiselle in Kampina

While exploring the serene Kampina nature reserve near Oisterwijk, I encountered the enchanting Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo), or "bosbeekjuffer" in Dutch. This damselfly is renowned for its metallic blue-green body and shimmering wings, making it a captivating subject for nature enthusiasts.

The Beautiful Demoiselle thrives along unpolluted, fast-flowing streams with sandy or gravelly beds, often bordered by lush vegetation. Males are territorial, perching on bankside plants to defend their domain and attract females. Their presence indicates a healthy aquatic ecosystem, as they are sensitive to water quality and habitat changes.

Capturing this delicate insect with my Canon 7D Mark II and Sigma 100–400mm lens was a rewarding challenge. Its graceful flight and vibrant colors highlight the rich biodiversity of Kampina. Moments like these underscore the importance of preserving our natural habitats for future generations to appreciate.

#CalopteryxVirgo #Bosbeekjuffer #BeautifulDemoiselle #Damselfly #Odonata #MacroPhotography #Canon7DMarkII #Sigma100400mm #Kampina #Oisterwijk #NoordBrabant #NetherlandsNature #WildlifePhotography #NatureLovers #InsectPhotography #RiverLife #FreshwaterEcosystem #Biodiversity #Conservation #NaturePerfection #MacroNature #InsectMacro #FieldPhotography #NatureExploration #Dragonfly #DamselflyLove #NatureInDetail #WildlifeMacro #MacroWorld #InsectOfTheDay #NatureBrilliance #MacroMagic #CloseUpNature #InsectPerfection #NatureSpotlight #WildlifeInFocus #MacroBeauty #InsectEncounters #NaturePhotography #MacroShot #NatureHighlight

Wolf Spider in Profile- I love his little fang. #spider #wolfspider #arachnid #arachnidae #macro #macrophotography #macro-freaks #macro-captures #macronature #nature #small #arthropod #micronature #nature #urbannature #naturephotography

Firebug on Patrol

Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM

#photography #canon

#macroinsect #insectphotography #naturecloseup #firebug #bugslife #macro_perfection #naturelovers #insect_macro #wildlifephotography #earthfocus #macro_creature_feature #closeupshot #macronature #bugs_of_instagram #wildlife_seekers

The Beauty in the Small Things 2

#photography #helios #helios44 #helios44m

#MacroNature #SpringAwakening #WildflowerMagic #NatureDetails #FloralVibes #CloseUpBeauty #EarthMagic #HiddenGemsOfNature #NatureLovers #SpringVibes