I found this incredible family of Coprinus mushrooms nestled, like an hidden treasure, in the middle of the chestnut trees of Monte Beigua (Varazze, IT) and I used a focus stack of five images to completely describe the deep of the scene
In a frozen hide (Bialowieza, Podlachia, PL), I was able to witness this funny meeting while I was waiting for the eagle to arrive: it was an event not so prestigious, but certainly an amusing one!
This beetle, perhaps disturbed by my presence, left its refuge well before sunset, thus giving me the opportunity to portray it in its natural environment (P. R. Beigua, Varazze, IT)
Hearing, not far away, this common buzzard claiming its territorial supremacy was certainly a strong emotion that, together with the intense cold, I could never forget (Bialowieza, Podlachia, PL)
I found this mantis, kindly posing, in a field near Gavorrano (Tuscany, IT) and I used a focus stack of 24 images to fully describe the depth of the subject, while maintaining a smooth background
I chose these two lax-flowered orchids, among the many that were in the meadow (Casella, Liguria, IT), for their arrangement, the splendid light and the colorful background. I decided to take a focus stack of 12 images wide open, to get all the details of the two flowers together with a beautiful background blur
A lady orchid stands out against the sun, like a small giant in the spring meadow (Mioglia, Savona, IT)
This colorful larva was feeding on the Euphorbia, right in front of the Playita del Porís (Fuerteventura, Canarias, ES) on a windy but warm spring day
I found this microscopic family of mushrooms while I was walking, on an autumn day, in the Beigua Regional Park (Varazze, IT): grown on a dead leaf, it was in perfect harmony with the background colors of the forest
It was a long courtship ritual that I witnessed on Heligoland beach (Schleswig-Holstein, DE) but, in the end, the male made the final move
Standing in front of the magnificent Monte Viso, contrasting with the green waters of Lake Chiaretto and the blue sky, this glorious martagon lily was a perfect photo to sum up the beauty of the Monviso National Park
This serapias, a wild orchid, stood out in the meadow (Piana, Cose-du-Sud, FR) as if surrounded by fireworks: taking a picture was an irresistible temptation!
When I saw this green huntsman spider, illuminated in a perfect backlight, I immediately thought of an X-ray! It is in fact possible to see the inside, in an image that is partly illustrative and partly graphic (P. R. Beigua, Varazze, IT)
When I met this green lizard (Parco Naturale di Montioni, Follonica, IT), it seemed to be asking for a portrait: so I just have to satisfy him!
I found this beautiful Serapias neglecta, a wild orchid, in a Tuscan meadow (Gavorrano, IT) and I combined a focus stack of 11 shots to get this image: by doing so I could record all the details of the flower (and the cricket), maintaining a smooth and creamy background
Driving along a Fuerteventura road (FV-30, Betancuria, Canarias, ES), I found this dead rabbit because I had noticed ravens flying around. It was just a matter of hiding and patiently waiting, to eventually observe the bloody scene that happened shortly afte
Walking along Pian della Cavalla (Fascia, Liguria, IT), in the midst of a magnificent bloom of daffodils, I saw this beautiful viper that was thermoregulating on a log: it was kind enough to wait for me to take a few shots before hiding itself among the nearby rocks
Cytinus hypocistis - Just a few meters from the road (D-81, Haute-Corse, FR), it was impossible not to notice this colorful Cytinus hypocistis: its presence stood out on the moss, creating an attractive composition
After a shower of rain, this little frog was enjoying the new little pool amidst the blooms of Sedum rubens (Mantamados, Lesvos, GR)
I was cramped in an frozen hide (Bialowieza-Hajnowka, Podlaskie, PL), on a snowy day, waiting for an eagle when this curious jay came repetitively to visit me: this warmed me up a bit and saved my photographic day
Following its incredible sound, I found this cicada right next to what was probably its exuvia (Ponzone, Alessandria, IT). The beautiful backlight shows their details and the scene makes me think about such a dramatic change in life
I was walking in this vast desert area, just east of Montana de Tindaya (La Oliva, Fuerteventura, Canarias, ES), when I found this little gecko, despite its comoufage. He dressed in absolutely mimetic colors, blending naturally into his environment
It was a cold and snowy day in the Bialowieza region (Podlachia, PL) and I felt a little crazy as I approached this powerful machine, going so low and so close: but in the end I reached what felt "the limit" and fired this shot, leaving the bison undisturbed
It was a foggy day in the Aveto Regional Park (Liguria, IT) when I found this Aesculapian snake hanging from a aspen tree: a few seconds to take some photos, after which, true to its Italian name "saettone", it disappeared very quickly.
Early in the morning, in the meadow (Bosco delle Fate, Fontanigorda, IT), this black-veined white was drying in the sun, giving me time for a face-to-face meeting
