On an old wheel, half-sunken in an open meadow, a little owl sits motionless among waving whitethroats. Its sharp gaze is pointed straight at the lens - curious, observant, but also with that characteristic owl's calm. The soft morning so , subtly illuminates the fine details of his plumage, while the fresh green and white of the whitetail fill the background with a summer softness.
This unexpected stage - a weathered wheel in the middle of the field - contrasts beautifully with the little bird of prey's alert posture. It is an interplay of natural beauty and rural simplicity, captured in a brief but powerful moment of contact.
The little owl is a shy, especially nocturnal bird, which is precisely why this view feels so special. A moment in which the line between man and wildlife briefly blurs. Looking straight into the eyes of an owl - it rarely happens, and you don't forget it.
Nature is my greatest inspiration. With my camera, I try to capture wild animals in their purest form - unadorned, with respect and wonder. Each image tells something about the animal's behaviour, strength or vulnerability. My work is an ode to the beauty of wildlife, and.. Read more…