A bee pauses for a moment on a beautiful red flower, in the butterfly garden of the Máximapark in Vleuten. This garden is a busy hub for everything that buzzes and flies and consists of a profusion of colors and scents. The garden was designed by Piet Oudolf and is managed by Vleuten residents.
For this macro photo I sat down in the grass and observed all the insects that passed by. Besides a winged photographic model, I was looking for interesting colors in the foreground and background. These fade so beautifully when only a small area of the photo is in focus - a short depth of field. This gives a soft and colorful look to the photo and also ensures that only the subject is in focus.
The result? A colorful and natural image that brightens up any space and also inspires you to enjoy or rest yourself for a while like this bee on the flower.
Glittering rain drops on a tulip, or the heather in the light of the evening sun. My lens captures the subtle magic of nature – from the smallest details to vast landscapes. Each image is an invitation to pause, breathe and see the world with new eyes. A.. Read more…
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany