Black Claw The rook is a member of the crow family. It has black feathers, those on the head, neck and shoulders are dense and silky. The legs are generally black and the beak is grey-black. PHOTOGRAPH

SYMBOL OF HOSPITALITY This heart-shaped flower due to its open features symbolizes hospitality. PHOTOGRAPH BY LUCIANUS Welcome. My mission is to tell stories through big, bold photography. A published

Sunny Yellow This plant is called primula. It grows very close to the ground and the flowers can be of different colors, white, yellow, red, purple and other shades. I took a picture of this beautiful

RED FLAME The natural color, I mean the original, of the carnation flower is purple-pink. This flower can also be found in shades of white, yellow, orange, red and green. But these variations were created

PORTRAIT WITH FEATHERS In this picture I caught the pigeon's movements on a cold winter day. I feel like I captured the gestures and emotions of a human. We all feel the cold of winter, so he does. PHOTOGRAPH

BRIGHT FEATHERS A color difference between the genders is common for many types of birds. But male ducks have incredibly bright colors and vibrant patterns. PHOTOGRAPH BY LUCIANUS Welcome. My mission is

LET'S TALK I love observing nature. One thing I noticed is that crows use a huge variety of calls and body language to communicate. PHOTOGRAPH BY LUCIANUS Welcome. My mission is to tell stories through

VIVID PURPLE Tulips can be found in almost any color. Some varieties have flowers made of several colors. These tulips have a vivid shade of purple. PHOTOGRAPH BY LUCIANUS Welcome. My mission is to tell

PERFECT BLENDING Orchids are the largest and most diverse family of flowering plants. I made this picture of a white orchid with green background that blends perfectly. PHOTOGRAPH BY LUCIANUS Welcome.

LASTING FEELINGS The cyclamen flower resists difficult conditions. For this reason it is associated with long-lasting feelings. PHOTOGRAPH BY LUCIANUS Welcome. My mission is to tell stories through big,

ON THE SURFACE OF THE WATER Many gulls can be found on city rivers. All gull species have strong legs to help them swim on the surface of the water. PHOTOGRAPH BY LUCIANUS Welcome. My mission is to tell

WALKING AWAY Snow reminds us of the beauty in nature. I'm glad I had the pleasure of meeting this beautiful pigeon on a snowy winter morning. PHOTOGRAPH BY LUCIANUS Welcome. My mission is to tell stories

LOVE ON ICE The male duck uses its bright feathers to attract the female. After the breeding season, when the female is busy hatching the eggs, the male duck temporarily loses its colored feathers and

TROPICAL APPEARANCE The Anthurium Flower is best known as Flamingo Flower. But the name Anthurium in Greek means Tail Flower. Anthurium flowers are characterized by their bright tropical appearance. PHOTOGRAPH

BILATERAL SYMMETRIC Orchids have the largest variety of flowers. It is said that every day a new orchid species is discovered. One interesting thing is that each orchid flower is bilateral symmetric.

ARRIVAL OF SPRING Snowdrops announce the arrival of the spring when the gardens and forests will be full of color and life again. They are one of the first plants to appear while the soil is still covered

ASH-RED COLOR Pigeons are found in a variety of colors. On a cold winter day, I took a picture of this beautiful ash-red pigeon standing in the snow. PHOTOGRAPH BY LUCIANUS Welcome. My mission is to tell

LOOKING FOR FOOD Crows are remarkably adaptable birds that will eat almost anything. They spend much of their time looking for food. On a cold winter day, I surprised this crow feeding with seeds. PHOTOGRAPH

BLACK PATCH The eurasian tree sparrow has a black patch on each pure white cheek. This bird typically lives in the low and hilly areas, but also reaches the mountain region. PHOTOGRAPH BY LUCIANUS Welcome.

EYE-CATCHING CONTRAST White birch trees are always eye-catching. The white trunks and branches stand out strongly in the shadow of forest. In this picture, the white column of bark is a wonderful contrast