Mein Portfolio aus dem aktuellen Jahr 2026
This is an intimate close-up photograph of a common frog (Rana temporaria) in its natural habitat. The frog is partially submerged in the dark, calm water of a pond, looking directly at the viewer with a seemingly curious expression. Its head and prominent, golden-yellow eyes are in sharp focus, revealing intricate details of its mottled brown skin and the silvery-blue sheen on its chin. The surrounding water is filled with blurred reeds and plant stems, creating a soft, natural frame. In the lower right corner, a gelatinous cluster of frogspawn is visible, indicating the spring mating season. The overall mood of the photo is serene and peaceful, capturing a quiet moment in the life cycle of this amphibian.
Copyright by Hans Enderl.
#naturephotography #frog #wildlifephotography #amphibian #frogspawn
A dramatic macro close-up of a dried oak (Quercus sp.) leaf carries three distinct oak galls: a smooth, amber-yellow spherical gall at the bottom (likely an oak marble gall, Andricus kollari), a darker mottled gall at mid-height (possibly an oak apple gall, Biorhiza pallida), and a small, wrinkled older gall near the top. The textured veins of the leaf are crisply rendered, while the background falls into a deep, moody teal bokeh. The scene conveys quiet curiosity and a natural history aesthetic, emphasizing the intricate plant–insect interaction of gall wasps forming growths on oak tissue. Likely photographed in a controlled macro setup, originating from a temperate woodland context, probably Europe. Main outgoing emotion: contemplative wonder and scientific curiosity.
Photo is copyrighted by Hans Enderl.
#naturephotography #macrophotography #oak #closeup #botany #forest