I’m always fascinated by flowers and plants that are yet to unfurl or bloom. There is something special about seeing them in that stage, when they are still closed, quiet, and full of mystery. They already

#1188 - Monochrome Street Photography for Sunday. Hello wonderful Hive family across the globe! I hope this day finds you wrapped in comfort like a warm, cozy blanket. I hope you are enjoying a slow morning,

I spent a half day feeling myself a caterpillar shepherd. Eventually, I noticed three editions of this caterpillar (which I identified as 'Elephant Hawk moth' (in Russian: 'бражник винный'). Those caterpillars

I do have a passion for taking photos of tiny things. For me, they are interesting because it is not often that we get to see the world of the small. Most of the time, we walk past them without even noticing.

I’m always fascinated by flowers and plants that are yet to unfurl or bloom. There is something special about seeing them in that stage, when they are still closed, quiet, and full of mystery. They already

Usually, we tend to forget to appreciate the world around us. With the busy schedule that we have every day, it is not always easy to stop and stare at the flowers, plants, and small details in our

Two cityscapes from St.Petersburg: at the central street and in the unusual yard. (I was enjoying my wide angle lens on that day). I decided these go better as #monochrome. What do you think? Два городских

Nature is beautiful in every aspect. Sometimes, it is not only the flowers or the bright leaves that catch my attention, but also the randomness of it all. The way branches grow in different directions,

Texture is all around us, and I’m grateful that I’ve developed an appreciation for it through photography. Sometimes, I find myself stopping in front of the most ordinary objects simply because their surfaces

I’m sure many will agree with me when I say that the world would not be as beautiful as it is now without flowers. They may be small compared to everything around us, but their presence can change the

Yesterday there was a heavy rain, but unfortunately I wasn’t able to go for a walk. Too bad, because that was a good opportunity to take some nice raindrop photos. I always enjoy capturing the garden after

it was a beautiful summer day, a little windy but otherwise ideal for a walk out on the rocky Norwegian coast. for those who enjoy rugged wild terrain the coast

I wanted to share that after walking several kilometers through the coastal town of Baracoa, near my city, I put...

Looking at these leaves, I started thinking about life and how we are trying to live it. They are no longer perfect. There are holes, dark spots, and signs of age, yet somehow, I still find them interesting

Earlier today, I noticed something in the garden that immediately caught my attention. A group of flowers looked like they were only a few hours away from fully blooming. Judging by how much the petals

I had a nice long walk this morning. The weather is still very much warm, and there seems to be no sign of rain in the coming days. I can already see that some of the plants are getting dry, which makes

After months of taking photos of the flowers around the garden, I’ve come to realize something simple: beauty really is everywhere. Sometimes, it’s just a matter of slowing down and looking a little closer.

When I walk around Havana, most of the time I come across people who really catch my eye—whether because of their...

I wanted to call this post “Havana Vignettes” because of the fleeting nature of the moment when I took the photos...