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Tragopogon dubius (yellow salsify, [...] or Western salsify has been introduced into North America where it has become widespread [...].

 

The [tiny] yellow flowers open early in the morning and often close up by late afternoon. Later the plant forms a seed head that resembles that of the dandelions but is distinctly larger. Wikipedia

... o resterà soltanto un'altra fragile illusione.. se le parole fossero una musica potrei suonare ore ed ore, ancora ore e dirti tutto di me...

Goatsbeard seedhead up close

Explore 12/15/2007 #80 in Interestingness.

Butterfly: Wingspan: 2 to 2¾ inches (5.4 - 7.0 cm) UPPER SURFACE (dorsal) Male lemon yellow with no markings. Female yellow or white; outer edges of both wings have irregular, patchy black borders; upper forewing has a dark spot. UNDER SURFACE (ventral) Lemon yellow Male wings with tiny markings. Female more heavily marked. Both sexes has two pink-edged silver spots on hindwing. Late season form 'rosa' has pink wing edges.

 

ID Tip: Large yellow wings with no solid black wing edges

A moment of stillness, fragile and quiet — nature’s silent elegance.

A tiny traveler takes a break, reminding us that even the smallest moments are worth savoring.

An English rose captured in a Scottish Garden. (Logan Botanical Gardens, Dumfires and Galloway).

Bombus terrestris bei der Nektarsuche

Danaus chrysippus, also known as the plain tiger, African queen, or African monarch, is a medium-sized butterfly widespread in Asia, Australia and Africa.

This little bee is hard at work, reminding us that even the tiniest creatures play a big role in keeping the world blooming.

Nature never hurries, yet everything gets done. 💛🌻

The softer side of a killer.,,,Look large.

Photography in the magical world of plants and bugs captures the intricate beauty and delicate interactions of nature. Macro shots reveal vibrant flowers and the fascinating details of insect anatomy, highlighting the delicate wings of butterflies and the complex eyes of dragonflies. Each image tells a story of symbiosis, resilience, and the breathtaking diversity of life often unnoticed by the naked eye.

  

A week ago, an intriguing idea struck me. What if each week I came up with a different theme? This notion seemed both exciting and promising, offering a fresh perspective and a constant source of novelty. I imagined diving into a new world every seven days, exploring diverse themes.

  

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A Swallowtail butterfly, resting gently on a leaf, its vibrant wings a brushstroke of art against nature’s green canvas.

No fancy gear, just a quiet moment and a phone camera.

Sometimes, the nature gifts you magic when you least expect it.

Photography in the magical world of plants and bugs captures the intricate beauty and delicate interactions of nature. Macro shots reveal vibrant flowers and the fascinating details of insect anatomy, highlighting the delicate wings of butterflies and the complex eyes of dragonflies. Each image tells a story of symbiosis, resilience, and the breathtaking diversity of life often unnoticed by the naked eye.

  

A week ago, an intriguing idea struck me. What if each week I came up with a different theme? This notion seemed both exciting and promising, offering a fresh perspective and a constant source of novelty. I imagined diving into a new world every seven days, exploring diverse themes.

  

IG: www.instagram.com/frank_van_dongen/

 

Photography in the magical world of plants and bugs captures the intricate beauty and delicate interactions of nature. Macro shots reveal vibrant flowers and the fascinating details of insect anatomy, highlighting the delicate wings of butterflies and the complex eyes of dragonflies. Each image tells a story of symbiosis, resilience, and the breathtaking diversity of life often unnoticed by the naked eye.

  

A week ago, an intriguing idea struck me. What if each week I came up with a different theme? This notion seemed both exciting and promising, offering a fresh perspective and a constant source of novelty. I imagined diving into a new world every seven days, exploring diverse themes.

  

IG: www.instagram.com/frank_van_dongen/

 

Photography in the magical world of plants and bugs captures the intricate beauty and delicate interactions of nature. Macro shots reveal vibrant flowers and the fascinating details of insect anatomy, highlighting the delicate wings of butterflies and the complex eyes of dragonflies. Each image tells a story of symbiosis, resilience, and the breathtaking diversity of life often unnoticed by the naked eye.

  

A week ago, an intriguing idea struck me. What if each week I came up with a different theme? This notion seemed both exciting and promising, offering a fresh perspective and a constant source of novelty. I imagined diving into a new world every seven days, exploring diverse themes.

  

IG: www.instagram.com/frank_van_dongen/

 

Native to tropical Africa

 

Males have cyan blue wings with black tips and veins

 

Females are more muted in color, showing sexual dimorphism

PS: Enhanced by software

Als krönenden Abschluss der Pilzfototour diesen Montag zusammen mit 4 anderen Fotografen gab es diesen schönen Strauss Buchenschleimrüblinge. Nebest der Fliege die oben auf dem Hut posiert ist noch ein Insekt am Stiel, eine Nacktschnecke unten an der Basis sowie fünf Schliessmundschnecken unten am Strunk und daneben im Moderholz.

 

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Photography in the magical world of plants and bugs captures the intricate beauty and delicate interactions of nature. Macro shots reveal vibrant flowers and the fascinating details of insect anatomy, highlighting the delicate wings of butterflies and the complex eyes of dragonflies. Each image tells a story of symbiosis, resilience, and the breathtaking diversity of life often unnoticed by the naked eye.

  

A few weeks ago, an intriguing idea struck me. What if each week I came up with a different theme? This notion seemed both exciting and promising, offering a fresh perspective and a constant source of novelty. I imagined diving into a new world every seven days, exploring diverse themes.

  

IG: www.instagram.com/frank_van_dongen/

 

flickr turns 21, and what better way to celebrate than with a 21-day photo challenge? Today’s theme: BOLD!

 

Photography offers endless ways to interpret boldness—whether it’s through striking colors, dramatic contrasts, or fearless compositions. This shot embodies boldness with its vivid interplay of iridescent bismuth and the deep red-black tones of the glass bowl beneath it. The geometric patterns, reflective surfaces, and intense hues create a visually powerful statement, making this piece stand out with confidence.

Ways to Interpret "Bold" in Photography:

 

📌 Bold Colors – Vibrant, saturated hues that demand attention

📌 Bold Contrast – Strong light-to-dark transitions for high-impact visuals

📌 Bold Composition – Unconventional angles, leading lines, or dynamic framing

📌 Bold Subject Matter – Unique, daring, or thought-provoking imagery

📌 Bold Textures – Sharp details and intricate patterns that pop

 

From color explosions to monochrome minimalism, from fearless artistic choices to powerful visual storytelling, boldness is about making a statement.

 

Let’s push creative boundaries and celebrate 21 years of inspiring photography—one bold image at a time! 🎂🎊📷

 

#Flickr21 #BoldPhotography #PhotoChallenge #Bismuth #Colors #AbstractArt #MacroMagic

A stunning female Rhyothemis variegata, also known as the variegated flutterer or common picture wing, graces the skies of South Asia with her beautifully patterned wings. Nature’s aerial artwork in motion! 🐉✨

Photography in the magical world of plants and bugs captures the intricate beauty and delicate interactions of nature. Macro shots reveal vibrant flowers and the fascinating details of insect anatomy, highlighting the delicate wings of butterflies and the complex eyes of dragonflies. Each image tells a story of symbiosis, resilience, and the breathtaking diversity of life often unnoticed by the naked eye.

  

A week ago, an intriguing idea struck me. What if each week I came up with a different theme? This notion seemed both exciting and promising, offering a fresh perspective and a constant source of novelty. I imagined diving into a new world every seven days, exploring diverse themes.

  

IG: www.instagram.com/frank_van_dongen/

 

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After a long time I got some time from my schedule to click nature and it's elements in my neighborhood !

 

A quiet moment in nature as the Lemon Pansy (Junonia lemonias) rests gracefully on a vibrant green leaf — a perfect harmony of color and calm. 🌿

Monster attack on my garden table. I was in two minds: fly flap or camera ... :-)

Exif: Exif: A7RM-iv-Canon 100mm USM-F/8-ISO 160-1/200 manual exposure Godox On Camera Speedlight 1/32 power with diffuser.

U ranojutarnjoj tišini, divlji češnjak još drži svoju svilenu kapicu — kao da oklijeva probuditi se. U tom krhkom trenutku između sna i jave, priroda nas uči kako nježnost nosi mudrost vremena.

 

📍 Snimljeno na livadi otoka Krka, svibanj 2025.

 

EN (English):

In the quiet of early morning, the wild garlic still wears its silky cap — as if hesitating to wake. In this fragile moment between sleep and waking, nature teaches us that gentleness carries the wisdom of time.

📍 Photographed on a meadow on the island of Krk, May 2025.

 

FR (Français) :

Dans le calme du matin, l’ail sauvage porte encore son bonnet de soie — comme s’il hésitait à se réveiller. Dans cet instant fragile entre sommeil et éveil, la nature nous enseigne que la douceur porte la sagesse du temps.

📍 Photographié dans une prairie de l’île de Krk, mai 2025.

 

DE (Deutsch):

In der Stille des Morgens trägt der wilde Knoblauch noch seine seidene Mütze – als würde er zögern, aufzuwachen. In diesem zarten Moment zwischen Schlaf und Erwachen lehrt uns die Natur, dass Sanftheit die Weisheit der Zeit birgt.

📍 Auf einer Wiese auf der Insel Krk aufgenommen, Mai 2025.

 

ES (Español):

En la quietud de la mañana, el ajo silvestre aún lleva su gorro de seda — como si dudara en despertar. En ese instante frágil entre el sueño y la vigilia, la naturaleza nos enseña que la ternura encierra la sabiduría del tiempo.

📍 Fotografía tomada en un prado de la isla de Krk, mayo de 2025.

 

IT (Italiano):

Nel silenzio del mattino, l’aglio selvatico indossa ancora il suo cappuccio di seta — come se esitasse a svegliarsi. In quel momento fragile tra sonno e veglia, la natura ci insegna che la dolcezza racchiude la saggezza del tempo.

📍 Fotografato in un prato dell’isola di Krk, maggio 2025.

 

Nature always wears the colors of the spirit. Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

Dustin O'Halloran - Spiritus Naturae Aeternus

In a world where time slows and colors forget their rules, a single bee reminds us that even the smallest things can own the frame. I chased light, shifted hues, and found stillness where the wild things bloom.

 

Shot with Sony Alpha 7 II + FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA + love for micro worlds.

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