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Nature sometimes carves sculptures that look as if they were shaped by an artist. This rock formation resembles a human face in profile – nose, lips, even a hint of a chin. In the middle of the desert, finds like this feel almost magical, like hidden stories etched into stone.

#desert #rockformation #natureart #travelgram #wanderlust #desertlandscape #naturelovers #geology #earthscapes #adventuretime #hiddenbeauty #naturalwonders

Hare or Duck?

#photography #ttartisan #ttartisan35mmf14

#stonewall #ancientruins #rockformation #texturephotography #naturedetails #earthtones #forgottenplaces #abstractnature #moodyearth #oldwalls #wabisabi #patinaphotography #naturegeometry #visualpoetry #earthart #organicshapes #quietplaces #hiddenbeauty #stoneandmoss #artofdecay

The Language of Light and Leaf

Sometimes, beauty hides in the smallest and simplest things — like the way sunlight passes through a single leaf. During my walk in Surea, I noticed how the low morning sun lit the trees from behind, turning their leaves into glowing jewels of orange, yellow, and green. I raised my Canon 7D Mark II with the Sigma 100–400mm lens and focused on a single leaf, backlit by the warm sunlight.

But what you see here isn’t just colour — it’s chemistry in motion. When autumn arrives and the days grow shorter, trees start reclaiming the nutrients stored in chlorophyll — the pigment that gives leaves their green colour and fuels photosynthesis. As chlorophyll breaks down, other pigments emerge: carotenoids, responsible for yellows and oranges, and anthocyanins, which add red and purple tones. These pigments have been there all along — just hidden behind the green curtain of summer.

So, in a way, autumn is nature’s gentle way of revealing what’s always been there, waiting for the right light to be seen. Through my lens, it’s a reminder that endings can be beautiful too.

#AutumnMagic #BacklitBeauty #MacroNature #LeafArt #AutumnColors #NatureLovers #CanonPhotography #Sigma100400 #MacroShot #NatureMacro #LeafLover #BacklitLeaf #ForestMagic #LightAndColor #SureaForest #NatureInDetail #MacroPhotography #Canon7DMarkII #FineArtNature #AutumnVibes #ChlorophyllBreakdown #Carotenoids #Anthocyanins #ScienceInNature #NaturalWonder #SeasonChange #ForestWalks #DutchNature #NetherlandsNature #NaturePhotography #NatureArt #WildernessBeauty #ColorfulNature #ArtInNature #MacroDetail #HiddenBeauty #LightPlay #PhotoStory #ByMaikeldeBakker #ByMaikelPhotography

A green frog blending perfectly with the deep red leaf – nature always knows how to surprise us with its play of colors and forms. Sometimes the most beautiful wonders hide in silence and stillness.

#naturephotography #wildlife #frog #leaf #tropics #junglelife #naturemagic #biodiversity #wildlifephotography #macro_wildlife #hiddenbeauty #discovernature #earthcapture #naturesdetails #rainforestvibes

#Herbstmagie #AutumnWhispers #StadtNatur #UrbanAutumn #WildePoesie #WildPoetry #KleineWunder #SmallMiracles #LeavesAndLight #NatureInTheCity #HiddenBeauty #SoulOfTheSeason

Large and Small Treasures. #mushroom #mycology #fungi #forestfloor #nature #woodland #foraging #autumnvibes #naturalbeauty #macrophotography #smartphonephotography #photography #earthtones #hiddenbeauty

A large, pale beige mushroom with a broad cap stands on a forest floor covered in dark brown debris, dried leaves, twigs, and small pieces of wood. A small, bright red berry is visible in the foreground, contrasting sharply with the earthy tones of the surroundings. The image is a vertical, low-angle shot, emphasising the size of the fungus.

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Stepping into the world of ultra macro photography feels like opening a hidden door to another universe. With my Canon 5DsR paired with the Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens, I captured details so small that they often escape the naked eye — a baby snail so tiny it looks almost transparent, the intricate compound structure of a woodlouse’s eye, and the delicate links of a jewelry chain that suddenly appear monumental at this scale.

Some images transform the ordinary into the extraordinary: abstract bursts of color created from everyday objects under special lighting, or the cellular structure of a leaf, each “room” glowing like stained glass. I challenge you to guess which objects became these mysterious landscapes — share your thoughts in the comments!

Macro photography sits at the intersection of science and art. It reveals biological structures with near-microscopic precision, but it also creates dreamlike imagery that sparks imagination. To me, this is what makes it so magical: it’s both a tool of discovery and a form of creative expression.

This journey is only the beginning. The more I experiment, the more I realize how limitless this world is. Each millimeter holds a story — and I can’t wait to share more of them with you.

#macro #macrophotography #ultramacro #canon5dsr #canonmpe65mm #supermacro #microworld #macroart #scientificphotography #abstractmacro #creativephotography #microlife #hiddenworlds #tinyuniverse #macro_love #naturemacro #snailmacro #insecteye #leafcells #abstractart #macroexploration #fineartmacro #closeupphotography #macroworld #discovermacro #microscopicworld #scienceandart #macromagic #detailshot #macro_perfection #abstractnature #creative_macro #magnifiedworld #hiddenbeauty #tinycreatures #macrophoto #microart #canonphotography #artofdetails #experimentalphotography

un petit interlude macro en attendant le prochain mini reportage sachant qu'il fait un temps de chien...

#flowersofpixelfed #fleurs #wildflowers #closeup #details #textures #tinyworld #hiddenbeauty #abstractnature #insects

Wander long enough and you’ll discover that the most beautiful places often can’t be found on a map.
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#offmapmagic #hiddenbeauty #explorebeyond

Shot using a Sony A7 II at 85 mm, f/5.6, ISO 100, 30 s, ND 1000, CPL.

Disclosure of generative AI use:
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#photography #photo #amateurphotography #river #water #peaceful #waterfall #waterfalls #serene #hiddenbeauty #outdoors #nature #landscape #landscapephotography #explore #waterfallwednesday #waterfall_wednesday

A serene Japanese-style garden scene with a multi-tiered stone pagoda standing among tall rocks and lush greenery. In the foreground, a gentle waterfall cascades down dark boulders into a small stream, with smooth white pebbles scattered at the base. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating a warm golden glow.

Der Natur überlassener Schienenweg

#Straßenbahnromantik #SchieneundBlume #Wildblumen #Stadtwildnis #UrbanNature #GrüneStadt #Blumenwiese #ZwischenGleisundGras #VerwildertSchön #NaturinDerStadt #Schienenliebe #Gleisgrün #SommerinDerStadt #Stadtnatur #UrbaneWildnis

#TramTracks #UrbanJungle #WildflowersInTheCity #NatureOnTracks #OvergrownBeauty #CityNature #FlowerTracks #RailsAndPetals #UrbanBloom #NatureTakesOver #HiddenBeauty #GreenTracks #UrbanMeadow

A Quiet Reward – A Long Walk and a Long-Tailed Friend

Yesterday was a remarkable day out in the field — 15 kilometers through the forests and heathlands, 12 kilos on my back, chasing light, sound, and stillness. The birdlife was active but elusive. A falcon flew over me twice in the pre-dawn dimness, barely two meters above — breathtaking, but far too fast for a photo.

I spotted geese, some fluttering tits leaping through treetops, and then… almost home. Just before reaching my Ioniq 5, tired and happy, I was gifted one last moment: a long-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus, or staartmees in Dutch), feasting on berries just meters away.

I shifted into stealth mode, barely breathing, and quietly captured the scene with my Canon 7D Mark II and Sigma 100–400mm lens. This small bird, with its oversized tail and round body, is a social species, often seen in flocks — but today, I had a private audience.

To close the walk, a pararge aegeria (bont zandoogje) fluttered by, resting in a sunny patch. A bonus. A bow at the end of the forest’s performance.

#staartmees #aegithaloscaudatus #longtailedtit #birdencounter #canon7dmarkii #sigma100400 #bontzandoogje #parargeaegeria #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #naturewalk #dutchwildlife #natuurfotografie #forestlife #vogelsinbeeld #urbanwildlife #tilburgnatuur #earlymorningwalk #natuurmoment #birdwatchinglife #macroandmore #brabantnature #hiddenbeauty #heathlandbirds #nederlandsenatuur #closeencounters #stealthphotography #wildlifelovers #ontheroadback #naturemagic

Morning Jewels – Dew, Webs & Wildflowers at Regte Heide

Yesterday’s early walk on the Regte Heide wasn’t just about the sweeping landscape — it was also about the quiet, intricate wonders revealed on my way back. With the sun slowly rising behind me, the morning dew settled like a gentle veil over everything — from spider webs to flower buds, grasses, and seed heads.

Armed with my Canon 5D Mark III and the Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens, I focused in. The Calluna vulgaris (common heather) had just begun to bloom — visible in the first and fifth photos. In the second, a European garden spider (Araneus diadematus) sits patiently in its dew-covered web, each droplet catching light like tiny crystals.

Photo three reveals seeding grass, delicate and fragile. The fourth features a dew-dusted thistle. Then come two species I identified later with Google Lens: Chamaenerion angustifolium (wilgenroosje) in the sixth shot and Lonicera periclymenum ‘Belgica’ (boskamperfoelie) in the seventh.

And finally — a glance outward again. My Canon 7D Mark II with the Sigma 100–400mm lens captured the distant skyline of my hometown, Tilburg, as seen from the edge of the heather fields.

In every drop and bloom, nature whispers its detail. We just need to slow down and look.

#regteheide #morningdew #macrophoto #canon5dmarkiii #canonmpe65 #canon7dmarkii #sigma100400 #heidebloei #araneusdiadematus #dewcovered #wildflowers #natuurmoment #tilburgview #earlymorningwalk #boskamperfoelie #wilgenroosje #nederlandsenatuur #landschapsfotografie #macrodetails #floweringheath #dewphotography #natuurfotografie #herbaceousplants #dutchlandscape #macroexploration #urbanhorizon #quietnature #biodiversity #wildplantsoftheday #hiddenbeauty

A green metal chair lies overturned on a cracked, overgrown concrete surface. Weeds and dry grass sprout around it, and dense green shrubs and foliage cover the background, indicating neglect and disrepair in the area.

#Wilderness #AbandonedPlaces #Overgrown #UrbanExploration #HiddenBeauty #ForgottenPlaces #NatureReclaims #LostAndFound #Decay #NatureTakeover

Kasteel de Haar – Grandeur and Greenery

Yesterday, my wife and I visited Kasteel de Haar in Utrecht — one of the most famous castles in the Netherlands. Honestly, I expected a polished tourist hotspot… but what I found was something truly special.

This place is jaw-dropping. From the detailed brickwork and turrets to the landscaped gardens and old trees, every corner seemed to carry a story. It’s not just the castle’s architecture — a mix of medieval inspiration and 19th-century opulence — but also the way it sits in its environment: surrounded by green, reflecting in calm waters, quietly blending power and beauty.

Despite the many visitors, I challenged myself to capture a more timeless perspective, using my Canon 7D Mark II with the 15–85mm lens and the 5D Mark III with the Sigma 100–400mm. By framing carefully, I could (mostly) keep the modern world out of the frame and focus on the castle’s presence.

Sometimes, popular places earn their fame. This one definitely did.

#kasteeldehaar #utrecht #canon7dmarkii #canon5dmarkiii #canon1585mm #sigma100400 #dutchcastles #architecturephotography #nederlandsefotografie #travelphotography #hiddenbeauty #castleandgarden #kasteleninnederland #historicalarchitecture #landschapsfotografie #kasteelwandeling #visitnetherlands #romantischnederland #cultuurhistorie #middeleeuws #timelessplaces #heritagesite #slowtravel #wandeleninnatuur #exploringtogether