Its journey begins on a single leaf - slowly, almost solemnly.
A small leaf beetle, barely bigger than a fingernail, becomes the protagonist of a silent drama. Its shiny metallic carapace shimmers in green, blue and gold, like a living jewel polished by the light of nature.
The world blurs around it - soft bokeh, delicate green, a sea of blur that sets the stage for this tiny wanderer. Every step seems deliberate, every movement part of a story that only nature itself can tell.
This picture is more than just a macro of an insect species - it is a silent homage to the invisible, the overlooked, the small in the large. It is a reminder that even in the smallest things there can be incredible depth, beauty and dignity.
The moment is fleeting, the beetle has long since moved on - but the picture captures what everyday life often covers up:
the poetry of small things.
I became interested in photography long before I got my first DSLR. In addition to my work as a salesman for cameras and their accessories, I occasionally manage to take a snapshot or two that are worth seeing... Read more…