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A Fool And His Fujiafoolandhisfuji@c.im
2025-10-22

Flower Snail

Wandering among the last few flowers of autumn

Lens: Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD on a Fujifilm X-T30

#photography #photographer #raindrops #leaves #rain #macrophotography #cumbria #autumn #snail #insectphotography #insectworld #mollusc #gastropod

Snail climbing up stem between yellow flowers
Maikel de BakkerMaikyNisute@pixelfed.social
2025-10-13
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
A Fool And His Fujiafoolandhisfuji@c.im
2025-10-10

Little Fly

Quite later in the year for flies but few still about

Lens: Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD on a Fujifilm X-T30

#photography #photographer #insect #fly #leaves #sunshine #macrophotography #cumbria #summer #insectphotography #insectworld #flowerphotography #seedhead #tamron

Small black fly on flower head
A Fool And His Fujiafoolandhisfuji@c.im
2025-09-30

Snail Wanderings

Couple of little snails after the rain

Lens: Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD on a Fujifilm X-T30

#photography #photographer #raindrops #leaves #rain #macrophotography #cumbria #autumn #snail #insectphotography #insectworld #mollusc #gastropod

White snail with brown bands on stemSmall brown snail on leaf
Smartphone PhotographerAverageS@pixelfed.social
2025-09-15
Dragonfly on a Leaf. #dragonfly #damselfly #insectphotography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #macrophotography #insectworld #naturelover #summer #natureisbeautiful #insects #buglife #smartphonephotography #photography
A close-up shot of a bright metallic blue damselfly resting on a vibrant green leaf. The damselfly's delicate wings and slender body are clearly visible. A spiderweb is also visible on the leaf. In the background, a body of water is blurred, creating a soft focus that highlights the insect and the leaf. The lighting is bright and natural.
Did You KnowDidYouKnow@streetwi.se
2025-09-09

This eerie parastical relationship, called the 'zombie ant' effect, is a masterclass in evolutionary strategy. The fungi ensure their spores disperse best from elevated positions, showcasing nature’s dark yet brilliant control mechanisms. #ZombieAnts #NatureMagic #FungalPowers #MindControl #EvolutionWins #InsectWorld (3/3)

A Fool And His Fujiafoolandhisfuji@c.im
2025-09-08

Dung Fly

Not a great name for an insect but he made a good subject 😀

Lens: Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD on a Fujifilm X-T30

#photography #photographer #insect #dungfly #fly #leaves #sunshine #macrophotography #cumbria #summer #scathophagastercoraria #insectphotography #insectworld

yellow dung fly on leaf stem
A Fool And His Fujiafoolandhisfuji@c.im
2025-08-26

Bugs and Blooms

Lens: Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD on a Fujifilm X-T30

#photography #photographer #insect #hoverfly #fly #flowers #leaves #sunshine #macrophotography #cumbria #summer #greenbottlefly #luciliasericata #insectphotography #ragwort #insectworld

white flower tinged with lilac colour in grassy fieldblue cluster of flowers with flyyellow ragwort flower with hoverflypink flower with fly
A Fool And His Fujiafoolandhisfuji@c.im
2025-08-17

Hoverflies and Green Bottle Fly

Lens: Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD on a Fujifilm X-T30

#photography #photographer #insect #hoverfly #fly #flowers #leaves #sunshine #macrophotography #cumbria #summer #greenbottlefly #luciliasericata #insectphotography #ragwort #insectworld

hoverfly on yellow ragwort flowersgreen bottle fly on yellow ragwort flowershoverfly on yellow ragwort flowershoverfly on yellow ragwort flowers
A Fool And His Fujiafoolandhisfuji@c.im
2025-08-16

Butterfly Summer

Lens: Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD on a Fujifilm X-T30

#photography #photographer #insect #butterfly #flowers #leaves #sunshine #macrophotography #cumbria #summer #lepidoptera #papilionoidea #insectphotography #insectworld

White butterfly on thistle flowerwhite butterfly on thistle flowerpatterned butterfly on thistle flower
A Fool And His Fujiafoolandhisfuji@c.im
2025-08-02

After the Rain

Lot of slugs about these last few days

Lens: Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD on a Fujifilm X-T30

#photography #photographer #buds #flowers #leaves #sunshine #macrophotography #cumbria #summer #slug #insectphotography #insectworld #mollusc #gastropod

black Slug on flower stemblack and tan slug on leaf stemblack slug on flowersslug and snail on thistle plant
Smartphone PhotographerAverageS@pixelfed.social
2025-07-31
Red on Green. #dragonfly #insect #nature #wildlife #macrophotography #insectphotography #wildlifephotography #naturelover #closeuponnature #reddragonfly #insectworld #summer #gardenlife #smartphonephotography #photography
A vibrant red and black dragonfly with transparent wings rests horizontally on a bright green, broad leaf. The leaf has visible veins and curves gently, with other out-of-focus green leaves in the background, creating a natural and serene setting. The sunlight highlights the delicate texture of the dragonfly's wings and the leaf.
A Fool And His Fujiafoolandhisfuji@c.im
2025-07-30

Bumblebee

Lens: Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD on a Fujifilm X-T30

#photography #photographer #buds #flowers #leaves #sunshine #macrophotography #cumbria #summer #insects #bugs #flowers #insectphotography #insectworld #bumblebee #Apidae

Bumblebee on small purple flowers
A Fool And His Fujiafoolandhisfuji@c.im
2025-07-26

Bugs and Caterpillars

Cinnabar moth caterpillars and Red Soldier beetles on Common Ragwort plants

Lens: Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD on a Fujifilm X-T30

#photography #photographer #buds #flowers #leaves #sunshine #macrophotography #cumbria #summer #insects #bugs #flowers #insectphotography #insectworld #catapillar #ragwort #cinnabarmoth #beetle

Cinnabar moth caterpillar on ragwort flower budsred soldier beetles on ragwort, with cinnabar moth caterpillar in backgroundblack fly on ragwort plantred soldier beetles on ragwort flowers
A Fool And His Fujiafoolandhisfuji@c.im
2025-07-25

Snail Day

These don't run away when trying to photograph them 😁

Lens: Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD on a Fujifilm X-T30

#photography #photographer #buds #flowers #leaves #sunshine #macrophotography #cumbria #summer #snail #insectphotography #insectworld #mollusc #gastropod

conical snail on twigbrown shelled snail on leaflight and dark patterned snail on twigtiny snail on leaf
Kristof Zerbekiko@vernissage.photos
2025-07-22

Thomas Garden 25-07 VIII

kiko.io/photos/D50_5852_2507

#InsectWorld #NaturePhotography #GreenLife #NatureLovers #LeafArt #CloseUpShot #WildlifePhotography #MacroPhotography #Biodiversity #NaturePerfection

A metallic green and blue fly rests on a large, textured green leaf. The leaf has prominent veins and serrated edges. Sunlight highlights the fly and parts of the leaf, casting shadows that accentuate the leaf’s contours. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing the subject.
A Fool And His Fujiafoolandhisfuji@c.im
2025-07-22

Fly Away Home

Ladybird on flower bud

Lens: Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD on a Fujifilm X-T30

#photography #photographer #insect #buds #flowers #leaves #sunshine #macrophotography #cumbria #summer #ladybird #insectphotography #insectworld #Coccinellidae

Ladybird on flower buds
Bryonyyourblendedfamily
2025-07-18

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A Fool And His Fujiafoolandhisfuji@c.im
2025-07-13

Butterfly

Speckled Wood butterfly at rest on a leaf

Lens: Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD on a Fujifilm X-T30

#photography #photographer #insect #butterfly #speckledwood #parageaegeria #flowers #leaves #sunshine #macrophotography #cumbria #summer #lepidoptera #papilionoidea #insectphotography #insectworld

Brown speckled wood butterfly sat on fern leaf
A Fool And His Fujiafoolandhisfuji@c.im
2025-07-06

Insects at Rest

Lens: Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD on a Fujifilm X-T30

#photography #photographer #insect #hoverfly #fly #flowers #leaves #sunshine #macrophotography #cumbria #summer #insectphotography #insectworld

Fly at rest on yellow flowerHover Fly at rest on foxglove budsFly at rest on large green leafFly at rest on edge of green leaf

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