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OK, so I just found out it's International Mushroom Day today apparently 🤷🏻🍄 #internationalmushroomday2025 #mushroom #fungi #mycology #forestfinds #woodland #naturephotography #moss #decay #loglife #autumnvibes #macro #closeupphotography #smartphonephotography #photography #irishnature

A close-up, low-angle photograph of a large, brown-capped mushroom growing out of a moss-covered, decaying log in a forest. The mushroom has a wide, wavy cap with deep, visible gills underneath and a short, sturdy stem. The surrounding area is dimly lit and blurred, with dark branches and green foliage in the background, emphasizing the texture and form of the fungus.

Fly Agarics

These two mushrooms practically stood on the path in the always beautiful National Park Zuid-Kennemerland in the Netherlands. With my long lens I could nicely isolate them from the background.

📷 5D Mark IV · 100-400mm
⚙️ 400mm · f/8 · ISO 400 · 1/5s
📆 2025-10-15 · 09:37

#woodland #woodlandphotography #closeup #closeupphotography #macro #macrophotography #mushroom #fungus #fungi #flyagaric #flyamanita #amanitamuscaria #autumn #autumnleaves #fall #fallseason #canon #5dmarkiv #100400mm #netherlands #nationaalparkzuidkennemerland #koningshof

Heron's Eye View. #heron #birdphotography #wildlife #nature #birdlovers #waterbird #avian #closeupphotography #birding #wildlifephotography #naturelovers #smartphonephotography #photography

Close encounter with a forest master beetle

Meet Trypocopris vernalis, also known as the spring dor beetle — one of the true “masters” of the forest floor. Yesterday, while exploring a beautiful larch and pine forest near Rijen and Oosterhout (the Surea area) with my wife, I spotted this little armored worker quietly making its way through the moss. The day was grey and moody, but a brief ray of sunlight broke through — just enough to bring out that deep black sheen that makes these beetles so mesmerizing up close.

This shot was taken with my Canon 7D Mark II and the Canon MP-E 65mm super macro lens at 5× magnification — a lens that truly lets you dive into another world. At this distance, even a beetle’s face feels monumental. You can see the fine texture of its exoskeleton, this time no grains of forest soil clinging to it, and even the subtle reflection of the forest canopy above.

Scientifically speaking, Trypocopris vernalis plays a vital role in the ecosystem. It’s a dung beetle — recycling nutrients, aerating soil, and quite literally keeping the forest clean. A quiet little hero beneath our feet.

#TrypocoprisVernalis #BeetlePhotography #MacroPhotography #SuperMacro #Canon7DMarkII #CanonMPE65mm #ForestMaster #MacroWorld #WildlifeMacro #NaturePhotography #ByMaikelPhotography #DutchNature #Oosterhout #Rijen #Surea #MossForest #LarchForest #InsectPhotography #MacroDetails #CloseUpPhotography #WildlifeLovers #EcoPhotography #Biodiversity #DungBeetle #NatureStory #InsectWorld #MicroWorld #CanonMacro #NaturalBalance #WildlifeConservation #InTheForest #MacroArt #NatureCloseUp #PhotoStory #NatureLovers #FieldPhotography #MacroMagic #WildlifeMacroPhotography #CanonEurope #ForestEcosystem #TinyWorld

It's been a minute #backyardphotography #BloomScrolling #springblooms #closeupphotography

A tulip in colour with a black and white background

yellow flower, I have no idea what flavour

blue flowers, I think they might be an Iris

Deep Red Passion. #dahlia #redflower #flowerpower #macrophotography #naturephotography #gardenlife #floral #blooming #raindrops #darkaesthetic #beautifulflowers #closeupphotography #smartphonephotography #photography

A close-up, high-contrast photograph of a dark red dahlia flower, heavily saturated and framed with a subtle vignette. The vibrant red petals are covered in small, clear raindrops, which catch the light. The flower's central yellow and orange stamens are clearly visible. The background is a dark, shadowy blur of green and black foliage, helping the bright red bloom take centre stage.

It's a Friday Fungi Frenzy! #3 #mushroom #fungi #fungus #nature #forest #woodland #macro #macrophotography #closeupphotography #autumn #fall #naturalworld #redmushroom #smartphonephotography #photography

A very low-angle, close-up photograph of a bright, reddish-purple capped mushroom with pale cream gills, rising out of bright green grass. The stem is a deep red. Brown, dried autumn leaves rest on the grass around the base of the mushroom, and the background is a sun-dappled, soft-focus forest floor with ferns and tree trunks. The lighting is natural and warm.

Busy Grooming. #chimpanzee #primate #ape #wildlifephotography #animalportrait #naturelovers #zooanimals #closeupphotography #animalhand #blackfur #greenleaves #monkeys #smartphonephotography #photography

A very close-up, vertical portrait of a chimpanzee with dark fur, resting its large, lighter-skinned hand over its face and chin. Green leaves are visible in the bright sunlight at the top left, providing a background for the deep brown and black fur of the ape. The overall mood is intimate and contemplative.

Peony seeds. I took this photo in Sweden.
#MyPhoto #sverige #nature #NaturePhotography #naturelover #garden #closeupphotography

Peony seeds. I took this photo in Sweden.
#MyPhoto #sverige #nature #NaturePhotography #closeupphotography #naturelover #garden

Dies Jahr haben sich Hornissen irgendwo unter dem Dach eingenistet. Bei Abenddämmerung schwärmen sie aus und gehen auf Beutefang. Dann hören wir das laute Summen und immer wieder ein "Plock", wenn sie gegen die von innen beleuchtete Scheibe fliegen. Dann krabbeln sie ein Stück nach oben, beobachten uns beim Leben, und weiter geht die Jagd nach den Insekten.
Diese ist schon am Tag unterwegs und scheint sich für Kunsthandwerk zu interessieren.

#DailyPhoto #closeup #closeupphotography #nahaufnahme #Tierfotografie #Fotografie #photography #photographie #smartphonephotography #smartphonefotografie #hornisse #Kunsthandwerk