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…
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Germany