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This Photographer Takes Beautiful Close-Up Images Of Cold-Blooded Animals Minding Their Business (30 New Pics)
Interview With Artist
Lizards, snakes, or insects are less appreciated by people compared to our usual choice of pets. Maybe it's because they sometimes look scary or cold, but hopefully, by the end of this post, you will find beauty and cuteness within them.
Yan Hidayat, a talented photographer from Indonesia, loves to document the lives of various cold-blooded animals, especially from up close. Yan's picture of a super chill lizard that got the internet by storm in 2021 went viral, making people reevaluate these creatures.
So, today, we would like to once more share some of this talented photographer's work on reptiles, frogs, and other animals caught hitching a ride on their besties' backs or chilling and simply living life.
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Kookamunga 2 years ago
Raindrops keep falling on my head, and just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed, nothing seems to fit.....
JM 2 years ago
those raindrops keep falling on my head; they keep falling
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Cygnus Ustus 2 years ago
These images are staged, often with the use of fishing line that is then photoshopped out. They cause discomfort to the animals. Please do not share or promote.
Stefaan De Clerck 2 years ago
Destroying their habitat at the rate that is still going on is far worse than staged photos. In my humble opinion, of course.
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Back in 2021, Yan had shared with us that photography had been in his life for 12 years. Now, we were curious to know how it came into his life.
“I studied photography from 1994 until now because I really love the world of photography,” Yan revealed.
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Anna Stephenson 2 years ago
Snakes usually scare the c**p out of me (I live in Australia- so it's not as illogical as it may seem!) but this one is oddly beautiful!
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LizzieBoredom 2 years ago (edited)
Please help me. I've just escaped from a French Restaurant.
Susan Teter 2 years ago
That's ok. You ain't heavy, your my brother from another mother.
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Anna Stephenson 2 years ago
I can't decide if this looks like the beginning of a beautiful friendship, or the beginning of a meal!?
Yan is no stranger to lizards as he owns one himself, who is the star of that famous chill lizard photo. So it is probably only natural that Yan got into photographing other similar animals as well. To make sure, we asked Yan to share what truly inspired him to get into such a type of photography.
“All of this happened without me realizing it, at first I tried it, then I was curious after seeing the photos. I also have human photos, but not so often,” wrote Yan.
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Obviously, you can’t make animals strike a perfect pose, however, we wanted to know if Yan does anything specific to get such great compositions.
“Everything happened without me expecting it because it all happened during the photo shoot,” wrote Yan.
We also were curious if Yan has ever held an exhibition of his photos.
“Until now, I haven't dared to have an exhibition because I'm not really sure about the results of my photography,” explained Yan.
But we think he should definitely consider it, since Yan’s images are truly amazing!
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JM 2 years ago
I think this snail just likes to hang out on this plant talking with the passers by
RabidChild 2 years ago
I think he's on some kind of quest. Either that or just really chatty.
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Fenri Kettlebellson 2 years ago (edited)
No, it is photoshop (or the picture with snake is PS) :)
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"Come on in- the water feels great!" "Are you sure!?- let me just check the temp!"
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And lastly, Yan shared that if he had studied to become a photographer, he would be one today and he told us who supported him throughout the process.
“All this thanks to encouragement from friends; without their motivation, maybe I wouldn't know all this. My first teacher who helped me to enter the world of macro photography was Nordin Saruyan's brother, he always encouraged and motivated me in my work.”
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Cygnus Ustus 2 years ago
These images are staged, often with the use of fishing line that is then photoshopped out. They cause discomfort to the animals. Please do not share or promote.
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LizzieBoredom 2 years ago
And once again Larry's friends destroy Larry and Dolores's romantic evening.
Kookamunga 2 years ago
Ain't no party like a Indonesian Pond Party cuz an Indonesian Pond Party don't stop!
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LizzieBoredom 2 years ago (edited)
"Hello Sir and Madam. Have you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior?".
Dianne Blair 2 years ago
Pardon me, sir..and um..and ma'am? Do you happen to have any Grey Poupon?
Cygnus Ustus 2 years ago
These images are staged, often with the use of fishing line that is then photoshopped out. They cause discomfort to the animals. Please do not share or promote.
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Parker Shaw 2 years ago
I keep aquatic snails as pets. It depends on the species but some of them noticeably enjoy spending some time in groups.
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Cygnus Ustus 2 years ago
These images are staged, often with the use of fishing line that is then photoshopped out. They cause discomfort to the animals. Please do not share or promote.
JM 2 years ago
Is this actually true and if so, would you mind sharing the source of your information so that we may be better informed?
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A pug with bananas 2 years ago
Isn’t that frog the same type as gumpy?(she’s this frog that got famous online)
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Hippopotamuses 2 years ago
There are no snakes where I live, for which I am eternally grateful. But I've seen and touched them in (not surprisingly) Australia. They're beautiful animals.
Ellykay995 2 years ago
Having a snake as a pet from a baby, is a wonderful experience!
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Anna Stephenson 2 years ago
One looks stoned and the other looks like he's take. Speed or something!
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David Paterson 2 years ago
No. But I have no I idea what it is. Asian, African or South American perhaps.
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TaeilOfTime 2 years ago
This seems touching but I'm fairly sure that frog is about to eat that bird
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James Doe 2 years ago
What a coincidence! And then the photographer is aö2ays there with other exotic animals..
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Anna Stephenson 2 years ago
THATS the guy who bullied me!- I TOLD you my mate would squash you like a bug!"
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Robin DJW 2 years ago
Aw, Ma, don't lick my face. I hate it when you lick my face.
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Fenri Kettlebellson 2 years ago
the same snail on the same flower in the same position and with the same background as in the photo with the snake. Sorry, don´t belive it is not photoshoped
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James Doe 2 years ago
I hope martymcmatrix posts the link to the article down here as well. These are very clearly staged. (No a snail doesnt coincidentally meet all these exotic animals frim different regions of the world. And frogs dont sit on tortoises!). The question is: how much distress did this cause the animals and did a lot of pet store bought animals get released and introduced into a habitat they dont belong in?
David Paterson 2 years ago
These are all indoor studio shots as you all realise. The animals, snail included, are placed in front of the camera lens by the photographer.
Load More Replies... James Doe 2 years ago
I hope martymcmatrix posts the link to the article down here as well. These are very clearly staged. (No a snail doesnt coincidentally meet all these exotic animals frim different regions of the world. And frogs dont sit on tortoises!). The question is: how much distress did this cause the animals and did a lot of pet store bought animals get released and introduced into a habitat they dont belong in?
David Paterson 2 years ago
These are all indoor studio shots as you all realise. The animals, snail included, are placed in front of the camera lens by the photographer.
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