Mein Portfolio aus dem aktuellen Jahr 2026
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.
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A close wildlife portrait of two European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) perched on leafless garden branches in October. The upper bird faces left with iridescent green and bronze feather edges and white speckles, while the lower bird has its bill slightly open as if calling. The branches show dormant buds, hinting at a deciduous fruit tree. Soft, diffused autumn light and a creamy background create a calm yet lively mood, emphasizing the birds’ social interaction. Main outgoing emotion: a serene, alert vitality of autumn wildlife. Photo copyrighted by Hans Enderl.
Macro close-up of porcelain fungi, Oudemansiella mucida (German: Buchenschleimrübling), photographed from below on a mossy log in a shaded beech-forest setting. The normally white caps fluoresce an intense blue-purple under ultraviolet illumination, revealing crisp radial gills. Soft green bokeh fills the background. The scene feels ethereal and serene. Photo © Hans Enderl.
A vivid macro scene shows a small cluster of fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) at different growth stages emerging from a carpet of bright green moss. The iconic red caps are sprinkled with white warts, and one cap has a small bite mark while another hosts a tiny insect. The soft, diffuse light suggests a damp woodland setting in early autumn. Photo © Hans Enderl.