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The Little King

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:14:32 +0000

A goldcrest (Regulus regulus), Europe’s smallest bird, perches slightly right of centre on a lichen-covered branch. Bare twigs frame its olive-green plumage, pale face and distinct wing markings against a softly blurred woodland background.

Among the Alder Catkins

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:08:59 +0000

A Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus), facing left, perches on a slender alder branch amid hanging catkins and small woody cones. Positioned slightly left of centre, its blue, yellow and green plumage catches the sunlight against softly blurred blue, tan and brown tones.

Among the Reeds

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:52:49 +0000

A Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) perches on a slender dried stem amid tall green leaves and pale reeds. Softly blurred foreground stems partly cross the bird, while selective focus brings out its blue crown, white cheeks and yellow underparts.

A Way Through the Moss

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:41:36 +0000

A common frog (Rana temporaria) is partly concealed among dense green moss and broad leaves. Its brown, mottled back and dark eye stripe are visible, with the head and eye in focus as foreground foliage blurs around it.

A Successful Hunt

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:30:23 +0000

A white wagtail (Motacilla alba), positioned right of centre and facing left, holds a cluster of winged insects in its bill. Its black, white and grey plumage is isolated against softly blurred green vegetation, with foreground blur partly covering the lower body.

After the Battle

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:49:39 +0000

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.

Lichen Patterns on Stone

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:41:55 +0000

A close-up of lichens covering a rough stone surface, with cracked pale-grey crusts, irregular orange patches, small black spots and darker grey-green growth filling the frame.

A Small Mushroom Among the Moss

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:33:10 +0000

A single small mushroom stands left of centre among dense, bright green moss. Its slender pale stem and finely grooved, bell-shaped brown-grey cap are isolated against a broad, softly blurred brown-green background.

Blue Tit Hanging from a Conifer Branch

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:26:34 +0000

A blue tit hangs beneath a conifer branch at the right-centre of the frame, its yellow breast and blue-and-white head surrounded by evergreen needles and a softly blurred green background.

Common Crane in a Field beneath a Blue Sky

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:24:57 +0000

A common crane stands in short, dry grass on the right side of a wide frame, with open blue sky to the left. Its turned head shows a red crown and black-and-white neck markings.

Male Chaffinch Portrait against Green Grass

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:22:57 +0000

A close-up portrait of a male chaffinch facing the camera. Its blue-grey crown, black forehead and reddish-brown breast fill the frame against softly blurred green grass.

Late Evening Mist over Trängslet Reservoir

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:06:59 +0000

A wide horizontal view of Trängslet Reservoir in Dalarna, with broad reflections in the foreground and low mist dividing the dark, forested shore into soft layers beneath a warm-toned sky.

Canoe by Rensjön After a Fishing Trip

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:06:07 +0000

A weathered gray canoe rests on a pebbled shore at Lake Rensjön in Älvdalen Municipality, Dalarna. Its bow fills the foreground, with calm water, reeds and a tree-covered shoreline behind.

Forest Stream in Dalarna at Dawn

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:05:09 +0000

A narrow rocky stream flows through dense forest vegetation in Älvdalens Municipality, Dalarna. Framed centrally between moss, grasses, ferns and dark rocks, the water is softened by a slow shutter speed as it leads towards the foreground.

Dawn Over the Österdalälven River

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:04:15 +0000

A wide dawn view across the Österdalälven, with clouds and forested hills reflected in the calm, blue-toned water. Large shoreline rocks fill the lower-right foreground, trees frame the right edge, and Åsendammen is visible in the distance.

Orange Calendula Among Blue Wildflowers

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:02:12 +0000

An orange calendula (Calendula officinalis) stands in the lower-right foreground among vivid blue wildflowers, unopened buds and dense green foliage, with softly blurred flowers behind.

Bumblebee on Pink Spirea Flowers

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 03:59:20 +0000

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.

Young Blue Tit Among Lichen-Covered Branches

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 03:56:00 +0000

A young blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) perched among lichen-covered branches and dense green foliage in Sweden.

Snow-Covered Dried Wildflower in Winter

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:54:39 +0000

A dried wildflower with clustered seed heads stands near the centre-left of the frame in Länghem, Sweden. Its slender brown stem holds patches of snow against a softly blurred winter background.

Roe Deer in Spring Woodland

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:53:18 +0000

A roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) stands left of centre at a rocky woodland edge, facing the camera in its rough transitional spring coat with a blade of grass at its mouth.