Aphid Farming

Thank you, Oskar! Really fitting...

Close-up of a dried seed head holding a mound of fresh snow. The plant is brown and cup-shaped, with many thin, curved stems forming a woven cage around the seeds. Fluffy white snow sits on top and between the dried structures, with a few sharp tips sticking through. The background is a soft, blurry gray-white, suggesting a winter landscape and making the detailed texture of the plant stand out.

Close-up of a nearly closed, spherical wildflower seed head. Many slender, green ribs curve upward and inward, forming a cage around hundreds of tiny seed clusters with pale, bristly edges. A ring of thin, curved bracts encircles the base of the ball, and the stem drops straight down from the center. The background is a soft mix of greens and whites, with blurred plants that keep attention on the detailed structure of the seed head.

Close-up of a fresh wildflower head, likely Queen Anne’s lace, just beginning to open. Numerous tiny white blossoms with soft pink tips are packed tightly together in a shallow, bowl-shaped cluster. Fine, narrow green bracts and leaves flare outward like a spiky collar beneath the flowers. The fuzzy stem and smooth, out-of-focus green background give the image a gentle, summery feel.

#photography #wildflowers #macro #macrophotography #macrophoto #nature #flowers #wildflower #grassland #time

A close-up, shallow-depth-of-field photo of a worn wooden surface. The focus is on the texture of the wood grain and a small crack and divot near the right side. Colorful reflections of blue, purple, and orange light wash across the surface, creating a glossy, almost metallic look. The background fades into a soft blur, emphasizing the abstract patterns of light and texture.

#photography #macro #macrophotography #macrophoto #texture #lights #wood #colors #lichter #kleuren #urbanGaze #urbanDetail

Thank you, David, really appreciate it ☀️

Thank you! I'm a bit fascinated by this pole 😀 bsky.app/profile/aphi...

Thank you, Ina. The micro-world hides many wonders! ☀️

Extreme close-up of clustered barnacle shells on a rock. The ridged, white calcareous plates fill the frame, with dark, circular openings between them. One barnacle in the foreground shows a small amber droplet at its tip. Soft, warm lighting and shallow depth of field create a creamy, abstract background.

#photography #macrophotography #macrophoto #nature #sea #meri #rannikko #seashore #barnacles #intertidal

Thank you, Dani! ☀️

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Thank you for sharing your really great photos! 👍

A calm, open sea under a pale, hazy sky fills most of the frame. On the right, a small white-and-blue fishing boat heads to the right, leaving a dark ribbon of wake behind it. The water is smooth with gentle ripples, and the horizon is flat and distant. The scene feels quiet and minimal, viewed from a slightly elevated vantage point.

#photography #nature #haze #sea #meri #shoreline #water #fishing #fishingboat #ripples #seascape #bluehour #minimalism #hazy

It's a wasp, not a bee. Be careful :)

A tranquil seascape at dawn or dusk with soft pastel light. The ocean fills the frame in layered blues, gently rippled and calm. Near the lower left, a long, low dark strip—likely a rock shelf or breakwater—peeks above the water with a few tiny birds perched along it. The distant horizon is hazy, and thin, streaky clouds stretch across a pale peach and blue sky. Minimalist and serene.

#photography #nature #haze #sea #meri #shoreline #water #seascape #bluehour #minimalism #hazy

Low-angle view of a pebbly beach at the shoreline. Wet stones and bits of shell fill the foreground, many out of focus, with shallow water lapping over them. A small, foamy wave breaks in the mid-distance. The sky is overcast and gray, giving the scene muted, cool tones and a calm, quiet mood.

#photography #nature #sea #meri #rannikko #water #shoreline #pebbles #beach #wave #shells #texture #overcast

A close-up macro of a daisy-like flower bud just beginning to open. Slender pink-lavender petals curve inward, forming a crown around a yellow central disc. A fuzzy green stem is visible at the bottom. Warm sunlight catches the petal tips, while the background is softly blurred in muted browns and greens.

#photography #macro #macrophotography #macrophoto #wildflowers #nature #flowers #wildflower #meadow #grassland #daisy

Oh, that doesn't look good...

Yes! A microcosm. Have you seen the movie Microcosmos?

Silhouette of a railway catenary mast with counterweights and pulley assemblies, with wires running diagonally across the frame. Behind it, a sky of blue and soft clouds glows with warm orange light from a low sun. The image focuses on the overhead electrification hardware; no train or ground is visible. Strong industrial lines contrast with the colorful sunset clouds.

#photography #sunset #solnedgang #auringonlasku #sonnenuntergang #goldenHour #silhouette #evening #abend #ilta #sky #clouds #rail #industrial #railroad #railway #catenary #overheadLines

Close-up of an old railway sleeper with dry grasses and fallen yellow-brown leaves scattered across the wood. On the right edge, a rusty cast-iron baseplate with a large bolt is partly in frame. The background shows out-of-focus ballast stones and a green leaf, giving a shallow-depth-of-field, autumn feel. Textures of weathered wood and corroded metal are prominent.

Same fastening system! 😀 Here's an autumn detail:

A tight macro of a small daisy-like flower with a vivid yellow center in sharp focus. Thin white petals splay outward and curl at the tips, some appearing slightly ragged. Warm side light highlights the textured disk florets while the petals glow softly. The background is dark and blurred, making the flower and a short section of green stem stand out in strong contrast.

#photography #macro #macrophotography #macrophoto #wildflowers #nature #flowers #wildflower #meadow #grassland #erigeron #fleabane #daisy #fijnstraal

A scenic autumn view showing a set of curved railway tracks partially obscured by thin tree branches with a few dry leaves. The background is softly lit by warm evening sunlight, creating a golden, tranquil atmosphere among the trees.

#photography #railway #railroad #tracks #industrial #autumn #fall #abandoned #overgrown #rosehips #rosehip #nypon #hagebutte #hagebutten #goldenHour #evening #ilta

Close-up black-and-white photo of a fallen leaf coated in frost. Tiny ice crystals outline the leaf’s veins and serrated edges, giving it a rough, sparkling texture. The leaf rests among other leaves and a few stiff grass blades, all lightly rimed. Strong contrast emphasizes the frosty details against the darker background.

#photography #macro #macrophotography #macrophoto #BlackAndWhite #b&w #classicMono #monochrome #natureDetails #leaf #feuille #frost #givre #earlyWinter #lateAutum #lateFall #herbst #winterMorning

Nice shot, Oskar, thanks! I like this slightly curved branch and the blue shimmer from behind the leaves. Have you applied any filter?

Thank you! 😀

Fingers crossed!

Macro photo of a white bramble (Rubus) flower in bloom. Crinkled petals surround a tight center of pale green pistils and many brown, pollen-dusted anthers. A fuzzy green calyx and a slightly hairy, thorny stem are visible beneath the blossom, with a small unopened bud on the side. The background is a soft blur of green leaves, keeping the focus on the flower. Lighting is natural and even, with muted colors and shallow depth of field.

#photography #macro #macrophotography #macrophoto #flowers #wildflower #wildflowers #botany #nature #autumn #hedgerow #mûre #rubus #blackberry

A black and white photograph shows dark storm clouds partially covering the sky, with bright rays of sunlight breaking through the gaps. Several diagonal catenary lines cross the scene, creating a geometric contrast against the natural forms of the clouds. The strong light and shadow emphasize the texture of the clouds, giving the image a dramatic and moody atmosphere. The composition feels both industrial and ethereal, blending human infrastructure with the power of nature.

#photography #BlackAndWhite #b&w #classicMono #monochrome #railway #railroad #catenary #lines #sky #clouds #storm #light #sunrays #sunbeams

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Duran duran! Thank you. Aphids appear in other poems as well, like:

You see, / aphids / aren't sweet / as I had always imagined.
Even though rose wine is their only food, / aphids / are bitter.

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Nice droplets! 💦💧