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

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

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

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