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Photographer Captures The Precious Moments Of What Happens In Nature When No One’s Around (30 Pics)
Interview With Artist
Dutch photographer Dick van Duijn has a real talent for capturing the beauty of wild animals. His photos are both mesmerizing and incredibly cute. The 34-year-old’s wildlife photography work is very popular, with over 46,200 people all over the world eagerly following him on Instagram. Recently, van Duijn has been causing waves on the internet with his beautiful photos of ground squirrels smelling flowers.
To bring a bit more joy to your autumn day, here is a list of van Duijn’s most beautiful animal photos. So scroll down, enjoy the gorgeous photos and the cute animals in them, upvote your favorites, and leave us a comment explaining which pictures you liked the most. Read on and enjoy Bored Panda’s in-depth interview with professional photographer van Duijn about his work. And if you want, share this post to brighten up somebody’s day!
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Van Duijn revealed to Bored Panda what motivated him to photograph the ground squirrels who are so lovingly hugging flowers in his pictures.
“I saw pictures of these adorable animals from other photographers and wanted to photograph them myself. Because I like flowers and animals, I tried to combine them. I am always looking for ways to capture nature in its most unaffected form.”
The photographer added more about the ground squirrels: “There were a lot of curious squirrels, so it was not hard to photograph them, but to capture one with a flower like this took a lot of patience and shots. The moment the squirrel smelled the flower and planted his face in the flower, I knew this was the picture of a lifetime!”
Full Name 6 years ago
People don't understand how hard nature photos are to get. If they did they'd appreciate them more.
D. Pitbull 6 years ago
I fully agree - *looking at own camera and seeing scores of pictures of blurs, escaping butts and an ear*
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Iris Engler 6 years ago
Find the man who hugs you like that squirrel its flower (: What an amazing and lovely shot
Tammy Allen 6 years ago
My fave wedding photo was caught by a guest and my husband and I are dancing and we both have our closed. Looking at it brings back exactly how I was feeling at the time, "all is right with my world"
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Sarah Panhorst 6 years ago
AH AH AH TOO CUTE!!! This is beautiful and incredible photography talent!
D. Pitbull 6 years ago
GROUND SQUIRREL!!! See - this is an "argument" I had with a professor in University. He motioned to indicate that Ground Squirrels were something like 3 ft tall... and I said slightly too loudly "Oh...that is just b**sh**" - and... from that day on... until the day I graduated... that was my damned nickname. "Ground Squirrel" - yes. I'm short. I'm not THAT short. And Ground Squirrels are NOT THAT BIG, CHRIS!!!
Mark Snider 6 years ago
I just love these pictures of a small furry creature and a flower. It's very evident he/she appreciates it greatly. ThankYou for your efforts to share this beauty.
Deborah Ivers 6 years ago
Absolutely LOVE these moments so precious and endearing! Thank you Van Duijn!! Amazing and uplifting!!
Roger Bird 6 years ago
It is definitely a picture of a lifetime. It blows the exclusivity of the evolutionary perspective out of the water (or out of the field). Animals have souls; they experience; and spirituality is important.
Adria Quines 6 years ago
Linda natureza a muitos momentos belos danatureza a apreciar amo natureza e um sentimento lindo da vida !!!
sharron lynn parsons 6 years ago
Excellent shot, to see it loving a flower, priceless, Being an amateur who loves nature, I do know how difficult it is to get a truly great shot, especially of wildlife, I have a few that took patience,and luck to be thrilled with that awesome shot, such excitement !!!
Christina Uhlir 6 years ago
First, people must appreciate the nature, and for some it is very hard to do.
Kristin Haskins 6 years ago
Sometimes what I see here brings me to tears of laughter! Other times, it tears of sadness...but mostly ....mostly...it's just US! All of us, as human beings, with all of our problems, worries, loves, friends, pets, and what our favorite FOODS are..That. ALL OF IT.
Kristin Haskins 6 years ago
And no, it has nothing to do with anything much, but there it is....and have as nice of a day as you can!
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Marlene Ricker 6 years ago
The photographer's patience was most definitely rewarded. These pictures are priceless!
Cat Anderson 6 years ago
that is so cute. if animals can take time to enjoy nature why don't we
Panda Kicki 6 years ago
I suspect he put something that smelled nice for the squirell in the flower :D
knittin' kitten 6 years ago
Pollen he has pollen in the flower that's what smells nice. Animals can enjoy (and with better sniffers more) smelling wildflowers too
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Furthermore, van Duijn shared some photography tips he has for other photographers, whether they’re new to the animal photography trade or seasoned veterans in their own right.
“Just start photographing nature and wildlife in your own area and practice and experiment a lot. When you have mastered photography in your own environment, head out to other countries and explore.”
Van Duijn, who grew up on the coast of the Netherlands in Noordwijk, started working at his parents’ fish shop after graduating from school. He bought his first camera 8 years ago, after deciding that he needed a creative outlet. That was the start of his “biggest passion” — photography.
The photographer has a wide range of experience and expertise in wildlife, landscape, cityscape, and sports photography. He has traveled all over the world in search of beautiful shots. Van Duijn is incredibly popular and his love for photography has landed him in media outlets all across the globe.
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Isobel Davies 6 years ago
thats face says, my mummy said im not allowed to play with you. oh my heart little bubba
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tuzdayschild 6 years ago
The squirrel smelling the flower is just the sweetest most content little thing I've seen in a while.
Kenny Kulbiski 6 years ago
I really appreciated the tiger photos. They gave me an excuse to enjoy the "cute" ones if anyone saw me.
littlesaresare 6 years ago
Someone is making fake replica accounts of commenters here to post nasty things. Wtf.
laura gilman 6 years ago
Animals are a true gift from God. No reason to think they are less than us.
Reilly Beryll 6 years ago
These are gorgeous. Nature can be so lovely, and often quite hilarious!
Debby Hartinger 6 years ago
I really like how the photographer captured some of the animals' personalities. Some photos made me smile, others laugh, and others were awe-inspiring.
Yvonne Mustapha 6 years ago
Beautiful photos showing the emotions of animals reflected the same way as humans. love the pictures, as l love and find animals so interesting, more so than humans except the babies of humans.
Teresa Cline 6 years ago
The ground squirrel hugging the flower is so precious and adorable. However, all of the animal photos are so magical that it's almost impossible to choose a favorite. Thanks for sharing these fabulous pictures with everyone. You're a gifted photographer.
Paul ANTONESCU 6 years ago
It looks like you love taking photos of animals. Congratulations, they're all precious
Sarah Panhorst 6 years ago
These are all lovely and wonderful photos of absolutely amazing animals! Only thing is, the title made me think it was only squirrels?
sharron lynn parsons 6 years ago
An incredible post, beauty in nature makes me extremely happy, even people who don't comment, must feel the same, no need to comment, just feel happy !!!
Kenneth V. Jørgensen 6 years ago
My wife often "accuses" me to love animals :-). And I do. I grew up with budgies (my parents had their first budgies even before I was born), Japanese dancing mice, guinea pigs - and in '88, my wife and I adopted our 1st cat. Now, the female, loving cat of ours is our 4th one - aged 14 and still fit :-). - Thanks for all the beautiful pics :-).
Mieke Sorée 6 years ago
And to think he sells fish for living. Photography is just a hobby... How great is that!
Damien Dimitri 6 years ago
Is that the same squirrel? What a lovely day it must have if all it does is look at and smell flowers. But shouldn't it be storing nuts for winter?
Dave Gulley dgully415@gmail.com we are anonymous bitch 6 years ago
Don't waste our time with these stupid posts like these plz
debbiebarnes66 6 years ago
This post is lame. We've seen all of this s**t before. Post something new. Jeez
tuzdayschild 6 years ago
The squirrel smelling the flower is just the sweetest most content little thing I've seen in a while.
Kenny Kulbiski 6 years ago
I really appreciated the tiger photos. They gave me an excuse to enjoy the "cute" ones if anyone saw me.
littlesaresare 6 years ago
Someone is making fake replica accounts of commenters here to post nasty things. Wtf.
laura gilman 6 years ago
Animals are a true gift from God. No reason to think they are less than us.
Reilly Beryll 6 years ago
These are gorgeous. Nature can be so lovely, and often quite hilarious!
Debby Hartinger 6 years ago
I really like how the photographer captured some of the animals' personalities. Some photos made me smile, others laugh, and others were awe-inspiring.
Yvonne Mustapha 6 years ago
Beautiful photos showing the emotions of animals reflected the same way as humans. love the pictures, as l love and find animals so interesting, more so than humans except the babies of humans.
Teresa Cline 6 years ago
The ground squirrel hugging the flower is so precious and adorable. However, all of the animal photos are so magical that it's almost impossible to choose a favorite. Thanks for sharing these fabulous pictures with everyone. You're a gifted photographer.
Paul ANTONESCU 6 years ago
It looks like you love taking photos of animals. Congratulations, they're all precious
Sarah Panhorst 6 years ago
These are all lovely and wonderful photos of absolutely amazing animals! Only thing is, the title made me think it was only squirrels?
sharron lynn parsons 6 years ago
An incredible post, beauty in nature makes me extremely happy, even people who don't comment, must feel the same, no need to comment, just feel happy !!!
Kenneth V. Jørgensen 6 years ago
My wife often "accuses" me to love animals :-). And I do. I grew up with budgies (my parents had their first budgies even before I was born), Japanese dancing mice, guinea pigs - and in '88, my wife and I adopted our 1st cat. Now, the female, loving cat of ours is our 4th one - aged 14 and still fit :-). - Thanks for all the beautiful pics :-).
Mieke Sorée 6 years ago
And to think he sells fish for living. Photography is just a hobby... How great is that!
Damien Dimitri 6 years ago
Is that the same squirrel? What a lovely day it must have if all it does is look at and smell flowers. But shouldn't it be storing nuts for winter?
Dave Gulley dgully415@gmail.com we are anonymous bitch 6 years ago
Don't waste our time with these stupid posts like these plz
debbiebarnes66 6 years ago
This post is lame. We've seen all of this s**t before. Post something new. Jeez
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