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Photographer Captures The Precious Moments Of What Happens In Nature When No One’s Around (30 Pics)

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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!”

Dick van Duijn Report

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Full Name 5 years ago

People don't understand how hard nature photos are to get. If they did they'd appreciate them more.

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Naureen Sultan 5 years ago

Hmmm enjoying sun.

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Bonnie Blue Bird 5 years ago

EARS!!

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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.”

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sierra rae 5 years ago

me when i see some one about to throw away food

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Jane Thorne-Gutierrez 5 years ago

Pillow harvesting.

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Full Name 5 years ago

This is the best squirrel photo I've ever seen.

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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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glowworm2 5 years ago

I love Scottish Highland cows. They are so cute and fluffy!

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Sarah Panhorst 5 years ago

AWWWWWWW !!! MY HEART IS MELTING!!!

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Sarah Panhorst 5 years ago

wonderful photo!

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Daria B 5 years ago (edited)

They're like a gang, but the background is idyllic. Such an adorably funny contrast.

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Sarah Panhorst 5 years ago

OH LOVELY! Look at his lil nose!

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J. Zingler 5 years ago

Hippie cows :D

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Sarah Panhorst 5 years ago

Awww happy sleepy fox :)

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Cristina Steele 5 years ago

What a beautiful animal. ❤️

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shane montanez 5 years ago

Those orange eyes tho!

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Dippin Dot 5 years ago

Sugar Cookies!! (when you roll in the sand to dry off after swimming)

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Eva Bryson 5 years ago

Hey Jack, come here and take at look at this.

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Sarah Panhorst 5 years ago

that smug face tho :)

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Theory Buchannon 5 years ago

MORE MAGESTICNESS!!!!!!!

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Full Name 5 years ago

Looks like it's having a smoke.

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Clare McDuff 5 years ago

🎼 all by myyyyyself

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sierra rae 5 years ago

swag bros

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Agnes Jekyll 5 years ago

Adolescence is so painful

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Full Name 5 years ago

Allan!

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Sarah Panhorst 5 years ago

This is a wonderful photo! look at him!!!!

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Jason M 5 years ago

XP

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FloC 5 years ago

Did he plant the flower in the grass ? It looks odd to have just one flower standing out like that. The photo is great anyway, well, all of them are.

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Pen Edward 5 years ago

i have beaten my record of 6 burritos

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Cheryl Ramsey-Brooks 5 years ago

A beautiful and very annoying animal.

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Sarah Panhorst 5 years ago

beautiful! Absolutely stunning!

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Meeow 5 years ago

Lynx is so beautifu

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Amber 5 years ago

Stunning!

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Bonnie Blue Bird 5 years ago

Happiness is finding a nut :)

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Pen Edward 5 years ago

nutella

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Emily 5 years ago

Wow.

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Amber 5 years ago

As a photographer myself, I am both jealous of and inspired by all the fantastic pictures. 💗

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ispeak catanese 5 years ago

Lunch is ready! Kids! Come set the table!

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Isobel Davies 5 years ago

when some one is telling a story that you know is all lies hahaha

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Full Name 5 years ago

Getting really tired of your s**t, Dave.

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Bonnie Blue Bird 5 years ago

nom nom nom

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Sarah Panhorst 5 years ago

MOOOOoooOOOooOOOoooK

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Isobel Davies 5 years ago

tired of peoples bullsh*t

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Slinkman 5 years ago

'FREE BEERS! GET YOUR FREE BEERS!'

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Sarah Panhorst 5 years ago

"What are you looking at?"

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Theory Buchannon 5 years ago

OMFG I LOVE WOLVES

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Bec Snyder 5 years ago

Magnificent raptor!

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Isobel Davies 5 years ago

thats face says, my mummy said im not allowed to play with you. oh my heart little bubba

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Sarah Panhorst 5 years ago

Duck! Adorable I love ducks!

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Laugh Fan 5 years ago

Aw, rats - it's raining!

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Jonas Grinevičius

Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real. At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design. In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle. I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.

Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real. At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design. In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle. I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.

Mantas Kačerauskas

As a Visual Editor at Bored Panda, I indulge in the joy of curating delightful content, from adorable pet photos to hilarious memes, all while nurturing my wanderlust and continuously seeking new adventures and interests—sometimes thrilling, sometimes daunting, but always exciting!

As a Visual Editor at Bored Panda, I indulge in the joy of curating delightful content, from adorable pet photos to hilarious memes, all while nurturing my wanderlust and continuously seeking new adventures and interests—sometimes thrilling, sometimes daunting, but always exciting!

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tuzdayschild 5 years ago

The squirrel smelling the flower is just the sweetest most content little thing I've seen in a while.

16points

Kenny Kulbiski 5 years ago

I really appreciated the tiger photos. They gave me an excuse to enjoy the "cute" ones if anyone saw me.

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littlesaresare 5 years ago

Someone is making fake replica accounts of commenters here to post nasty things. Wtf.

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tuzdayschild 5 years ago

The squirrel smelling the flower is just the sweetest most content little thing I've seen in a while.

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Kenny Kulbiski 5 years ago

I really appreciated the tiger photos. They gave me an excuse to enjoy the "cute" ones if anyone saw me.

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littlesaresare 5 years ago

Someone is making fake replica accounts of commenters here to post nasty things. Wtf.

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