Symbiosis in the Thorns – Red Firebugs on Silk Nest

            Among the unforgiving spikes of a dried thistle, two red firebugs find a moment of connection. The soft nest-like fibers contrast sharply with the harsh geometry of their world. Captured with natural backlight, this close-up reveals an unexpected tenderness in nature’s most armored places.

Shot handheld with shallow depth of field for visual isolation and contrast.
A tribute to microdrama and survival in the undergrowth.
   

Taken in: Holland / Provincie Overijssel / Raarhoek (show map)

Taken on: August 5, 2025

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Camera: Sony ILCE-9M2, f/4.0, 1/1600 sec, 180mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Sony ILCE-9M2
Lens:	E 70-180mm F2.8 A065
Aperture:	f/4.0
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/1600)
Focal Length:	180mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	-0.7 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Center-weighted average
White Balance:	Auto
Sharpness:	Hard
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Lightroom 8.4 (Windows)
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