This macro photo shows a delicate butterfly that has just perched on a flowering heather bush. The pastel background beautifully highlights the soft orange and brown pattern on its wings, while the fresh blue of its body is an unexpected addition of colour that immediately catches the eye. Every hair on his head and paws is visible - a world in miniature, full of sophistication.
This image was created during a quiet morning on the moors, where the sunlight was still low and nature was slowly coming to life. I was touched by the serenity of that moment - the fragility of such a small insect in such a vast environment. The butterfly seemed almost weightless, floating between flower and sky.
With this work, I want to evoke a sense of tenderness and stillness. It shows how powerful simplicity can be, and how valuable it is to see the details of life. For me, it is a reminder of the beauty of the temporary - because like this butterfly, every moment is fleeting, but precious.
The photo was taken with a macro lens and an extremely limited depth-of-field, completely separating background and subject. This work exudes lightness and is ideally suited to interiors where soft colours and natural tranquillity are allowed to prevail.
My name is Rob Oude Lashof and photography is for me the way to discover the world up close. I mainly focus on macro photography of nature such as insects, dragonflies, butterflies.
Every time, I marvel at how nature shapes every detail to perfection, often without us..
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