After the Battle
Oct 9, 2026, 11:49 AM
The remains of a wasp lie diagonally across green moss in a close, top-down view. Shallow focus picks out its yellow-and-black markings and the fine veins of its folded, translucent wings.
Insects
Insect photography from Sweden, featuring butterflies, bees, bumblebees, and other small wildlife found among flowers, meadows, gardens, and woodland. The photographs focus on close encounters, natural behaviour, and the details that are easy to miss at a glance.
Bumblebee on Pink Spirea Flowers
Aug 23, 2026, 5:59 AM
A bumblebee (Bombus sp.) feeds among clusters of pink spirea blossoms in a garden. The close-up composition places it left of centre against softly blurred green foliage.
Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly Among Garden Flowers
Jul 4, 2026, 1:53 PM
A small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae), seen front-on with orange-and-black wings held open, centred among green foliage and pink and purple-blue garden flowers.
Honey Bee on Yellow Dandelion
Apr 24, 2026, 11:31 AM
A honey bee on a bright yellow dandelion, framed left of centre against softly blurred green vegetation and broad open space to the right.
Hoverfly Approaching Cornflower
Apr 10, 2026, 9:40 AM
A hoverfly approaches a blue cornflower in Länghem, appearing to the left of its layered petals. Green stems and softly blurred purple blooms fill the summer field background.
Silver-washed Fritillary butterfly (Argynnis paphia) on green leaves
Mar 8, 2026, 2:32 PM
A silver-washed fritillary (Argynnis paphia) rests on green leaves at Hofsnäs, seen from above with open orange wings, black markings and fine antennae against softly blurred foliage.
Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
Mar 8, 2026, 10:13 AM
A red admiral (Vanessa atalanta) seen from above with its wings open on green leaves beside small flower buds. Its black, orange-red and white markings stand out against softly blurred foliage.
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Birds
Bird photography focused on behaviour, posture, and quiet moments outdoors.
Flora
Photography of wild plants and botanical details from Sweden, including flowers, ferns, grasses, seed heads, leaves, and other seasonal vegetation.
Lakes & Rivers
Photography from lakes, rivers, and shorelines across Sweden, capturing calm water, reflections, changing light, forested banks, and the character of Nordic waterscapes.
Wildlife
Wildlife photography built around presence, movement, and close field encounters.
Woodland
Woodland photography shaped by seasonal light, texture, atmosphere, and stillness.