A lightning bolt suddenly rips through the sky, hammering a burning wheat field near Cimarron, Kansas, after an earlier strike had ignited the blaze. The title of the photo symbolically references Persephone, daughter of Zeus, the god of thunder and storms, and Demeter, the godde...
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Tumpak Sewu is a spectacular waterfall at the foot of Mount Semeru, one of the most active volcanoes on the island of Java. The heavy rainfall creates numerous small rivers that descend the volcano’s slopes, converging at this spot where the jungle seems to swallow them. In the f...
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An Indirana—a genus of small, slender-bodied frogs, endemic to the Western Ghats in India, commonly known as ‘Indian frogs’—rests peacefully on a bracket fungus, whose tough, woody structure provides a natural perch for the animal. A storm of mushroom spores illuminates the scene...
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Mushroom sporulation is a rare and discreet phenomenon, representing the crucial phase of their reproduction. This extraordinary moment was captured on an autumn day in Haute-Marne. In this image, Clitocybe nebularis, also known as ‘Clouded Agaric,' releases waves of spores with...
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A deep-water nudibranch (Phyllodesmium iriomotense) a remarkable sea slug that thrives in the ocean’s depths. This fascinating creature grows to approximately 50mm in length and is typically found at depths around 30 meters. This shot was taken at a depth of 27 meters in Tulamben...
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These sheer, diaphanous layers visible in this image, arranged in a geometric formation, are webs produced by red spider mites. These mites spin silk webs to escape predators and are highly damaging to home gardens, as they feed on plants, weakening them and compromising their he...
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Feather duster worms are sensitive to movement, and if disturbed, quickly retract their characteristic feather-like gill tuft, retreating into the protective tubes where they live. Ysabela approached them gently, allowing her to better appreciate the delicate beauty of nature and...
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Flying a drone over a land of lakes and swamps in November, one can witness fascinating and surprising landscapes. In this image, taken in the Leningrad countryside, a small island—or rather, a large hillock—covered with bright yellow moss and dry grass emerges in the middle of a...
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Found in various tropical rainforests across Asia, the two-striped jumper spider measures between 8 and 11 millimeters. This photograph captures a rare moment of a female Telamonia dimidiata (the species’ scientific name) feeding on the entire egg sac of another two-striped jumpe...
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A large egg clutch, approximately 20-30 centimeters in size, likely laid by a Guibemantis liber frog, spotted in the rainforests of Maromizaha, in northeastern Madagascar—a protected area in 2015 to preserve its extraordinary biodiversity. This species is endemic to the region, i...
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At night, the quiet woods come alive with twinkling lights. Among the mountains and forests, fireflies with their soft yellow glow drift like ethereal forest elves from fairy tales. It’s a mesmerizing sight that speaks to the harmony of nature. Let’s take care of the forest envir...
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This storm from summer 2024 was particularly impressive. The rainbow lasted for almost an hour with lightning bolts dropping all around. A lightning trigger was set up to capture the phenomenon.
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A violent and destructive tornado begins its demise, known as the 'rope out' phase, after being on the ground for nearly 20 minutes. As this phase began, sunlight started to pour into the scene, creating a rainbow in front of the dissipating tornado.
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A 270-degree panorama captured from Lagazuoi, one of the most famous peaks in the Dolomites. Rather than photographing the typical Milky Way scene, this incredible winter moonlight made the cold wait and the midnight descent worthwhile.
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The plumage of the ocellated turkey, native to the Yucatán Peninsula, shimmers with a spectrum of colors, reminiscent of fish scales. Photographed near the Maya ruins of Calakmul, this individual allowed a close approach in the open jungle, where it likely benefits from reduced p...
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A coconut octopus takes refuge in the shells it collected on the muck. It is called 'coconut octopus' because it usually uses fallen coconut shells for protection. On this occasion, it found some sea shells instead. By simply placing a couple of dimmed torches on the seabed, the...
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Due to global warming, some lakes are completely drying up, and the water level in some lakes is decreasing considerably. Although the drying process reveals incredibly beautiful layered sedimentation, this is in fact nature's call for help.
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The mesocyclone of a powerful supercell looms over Canyonlands National Park. Torrential rains, large hail, and brutal winds rake the landscape. As lightning strikes just above the Colorado River, thunder roars and tourists scatter, realizing the danger this titanic force of natu...
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The Río Tinto River, in southern Spain, has a unique red and orange colour with incredible patterns. The colour is derived from the river's chemical makeup. The river is extremely acidic and contains very high levels of iron. The combination of the acidic water and heavy metals c...
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Suspended within Snell’s window—a circular portal created by the refraction of light at the water’s surface—a compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella) appears to drift through the sky. Carefully framing it, I sought to remove the jellyfish from its natural habitat, creating somet...
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A group of hoodoos are mute witnesses to the gigantic storm approaching over the horizon. They are the guardians of the plain.
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