In the silence of nature lies a miracle: the seeds of the dandelion, enveloped in a gossamer network of hairs. These hairs, which usually dance on the breath of the wind, now carry tiny droplets of water - crystals of morning dew.
Each droplet seems a world unto itself, sometimes caught in the play of light, other times subtly hidden in the bokeh - a gentle reflection of perfect imperfection. What is normally a fleeting moment in the wind becomes here a timeless composition, an ode to the subtle power of nature.
The beauty is in the imperfection, in the unique shapes that form around each seed. These macro photographs are not only a visual experience, but also a reminder of how small, fragile and yet magnificent our world can be. The dandelion, often overlooked, shows us that even the mundane can be an inexhaustible source of inspiration.
My name is Gerry van Roosmalen, photographer and author with a passion for images and stories that touch. After years in the corporate world, I followed my heart and chose photography in 2002. I completed the Fotovakschool in Apeldoorn, specialising in portrait and reportage photography.
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