BEAUTY COMES IN ALL SIZES The largest gull on planet is the great black backed gull and the smallest gull is called the little gull. Regardless of their size, they are extremely adaptable, quick thinking

FOOTPRINTS IN SNOW There’s nothing like being the first to leave footprints in a freshly fallen snow, as you take a deep breath of cold air and notice how the surroundings has changed. When I took the

DESIGNED FOR SWIMMING Ducks are such good swimmers because they have legs specifically designed for swimming and waterproof feathers that help keep them dry. They use their feet as paddles in water. PHOTOGRAPH

WRAPPED PINECONE While on a winter walk along a forest trail, I was delighted to come upon an opening in the covering of freshly fallen, untouched snow that revealed a nicely framed pinecone. PHOTOGRAPH

** EVERGREEN TREE** There are more than 100 species of needle-bearing trees in the world. Most of the pine trees hold onto their evergreen needles all year, even in winter. PHOTOGRAPH BY LUCIANUS Welcome.

NEEDLES IN WINTER This pine tree has long emerald green needles. Even covered with snow, true pines will not lose their needles because they're evergreen. PHOTOGRAPH BY LUCIANUS Welcome. My mission is

WINTER CHALLENGE I took this picture in a cold winter day. Winter challenges are more daunting than nightfall, when temperatures decrease crows have to rely on each adaptation they have to survive. PHOTOGRAPH

FLUFFING FEATHERS Have you noticed the feathers of this beautiful pigeon? The pigeon fluffed up his feathers to increase the amount of air near the body for better protection against cold. PHOTOGRAPH BY

SHADES OF GREY Gulls have shades of grey and a purity of gleaming whiteness on them. Together, they create a shining movement, which can be a scene of unexpected wild beauty. PHOTOGRAPH BY LUCIANUS Welcome.

NATURAL BARRIERS Natural fences created with evergreen plants offer each landscape the perfect combination of diverse ecology and lively charm. PHOTOGRAPH BY LUCIANUS Welcome. My mission is to tell stories

POWER OF SNOW The fresh white snow and the green plants have amazing capacity to let us feel fascinated so that we simply can't take our eyes off the landscape in front of us. PHOTOGRAPH BY LUCIANUS Welcome.

MOMENT OF SEPARATION An icicle is formed when the outside air temperature is below zero degrees, but the sun warms and melts some snow or ice. As it drips off the roof, a drop of water freezes when it

INTELLIGENT BIRD Crows are extremely intelligent birds. These birds are worth watching as they are known for their problem-solving skills and amazing communication skills. PHOTOGRAPH BY LUCIANUS Welcome.

FLEXIBLE SLEEPING Ducks have flexible sleeping habits, with their head rotated backward, resting on their body. Ducks can allow half of their brain to sleep at a time, so that the other half of their brain

DARK FEATHERS Freezing temperatures and large amounts of snow can be tough on pigeons. As temperatures drop, so the pigeons need to eat as much high energy food as possible to try to keep warm. PHOTOGRAPH

STAY GREEN The leaves have fallen. Fir trees are the only ones that remain green even in winter. Like the other conifers, they change their leaves gradually over the entire year, and we can see this only

GREEN COVERED Fir branch covered with freshly fallen snow. A light covering of snow can provide some great photo opportunities. PHOTOGRAPH BY LUCIANUS Welcome. My mission is to tell stories through big,

TRAPPED IN ICE In the winter days light was trapped and it was dark everywhere. Then the warmth came, melt the ice and light could escape. Now we have light. PHOTOGRAPH BY LUCIANUS Welcome. My mission

TOGETHER WE STAND On a very cold January day, these gulls gathered in a part of the river. They typically prefer to stay within sight of land, but some travel far inland to find food. PHOTOGRAPH BY LUCIANUS

I DRINK BECAUSE I'M THIRSTY. I surprised this crow when drinking water from the river. When I took the picture of this intelligent bird I remembered this quote: "I drink because I'm thirsty."