Banded Demoiselle

ISO 2000 — 300 mm — ƒ9 — 1/500 s

Canon R7 + RF 100–400 mm ƒ5.6–8 IS USM
A close-up of a metallic blue-green damselfly perched on a curved blade of grass. Its delicate, dark blue wings are folded upright along its back, showing fine vein details. The background is a soft blur of green with hints of pink from nearby plants, highlighting the insect’s vivid colors and slender body.

Squirrel

ISO 100 — 200 mm — ƒ4 — 1/640 s

Canon R7 + RF 70–200 mm ƒ4 L IS USM
A gray squirrel perched on a tree branch holds a nut in its mouth. Its bushy tail curves upward as it pauses on the lichen-covered bark, with a soft, out-of-focus background of bare branches and cloudy sky.

Great Tit

ISO 4000 — 150 mm — ƒ6.3 — 1/1250 s

Canon R7 + RF-S 18–150 mm ƒ3.5–6.3 IS STM
A great tit with yellow underparts, a black head, white cheek patches, and grey wings stands on a mossy tree branch. The bird holds a small green caterpillar in its beak. It is surrounded by lush green leaves, with soft, natural light filtering through the foliage.

Walt Disney Concert Hall

ISO 1000 — 77 mm — ƒ2.8 — 1/40 s

iPhone 15 Pro Telephoto Camera
Rows of brightly colored plastic chairs—red, blue, yellow, green, and purple—are arranged in a conference space at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The chairs sit beneath a sweeping, curved ceiling made of warm-toned, textured panels. The vibrant colors create a striking contrast against the soft, earthy backdrop, giving the space an energetic and playful atmosphere.

Big & Small

ISO 1600 — 400 mm — ƒ8 — 1/1600 s

Canon R7 + RF 100–400 mm ƒ5.6–8 IS USM
A large brown-and-white hawk soars against a clear blue sky with its wings spread wide, showing detailed feather patterns. A much smaller dark bird flies in the distance above it, appearing as a silhouette.

Orange Tabby

ISO 1250 — 200 mm — ƒ4 — 1/250 s

Canon R7 + RF 70–200 mm ƒ4 L IS USM
A fluffy orange tabby cat sits upright on green grass scattered with autumn leaves. The cat faces the camera with a calm, slightly serious expression. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the cat as the central focus.

Call Me

ISO 160 — 125 mm — ƒ6.3 — 1/200 s

Canon R7 + RF-S 18–150 mm ƒ3.5–6.3 IS STM
A person wearing red sweat pants and a white T-shirt that reads “Call Me” in red letters stands beside a bicycle on a riverside path. They face away from the camera, looking toward the river Seine, a bridge in front of a park full of green trees, and the distant skyline of modern high-rise buildings that is La Défense. The railing in front of them is covered in colorful graffiti and posters.

Blue Jay

ISO 1250 — 400 mm — ƒ9 — 1/1000 s

Canon R7 + RF 100–400 mm ƒ5.6–8 IS USM
A close-up of a blue jay perched on a curved metal bar against a soft green, out-of-focus background. The bird’s blue, white, and black feathers are clearly detailed; he's tilting his head slightly to the side while gripping the bar with his claws.

Toward the Sea

ISO 100 — 150 mm — ƒ6.3 — 1/100 s

Canon R7 + RF-S 18–150 mm ƒ3.5–6.3 IS STM
A person wearing a patterned green shirt, yellow pants, and a straw hat walks barefoot on a sandy beach toward the blue sea. Several yellow buoys float in the water, and a white boat is anchored offshore under a clear sky.

Long-Tailed Tit

ISO 3200 — 400 mm — ƒ9 — 1/2000 s

Canon R7 + RF 100–400 mm ƒ5.6–8 IS USM
A small, long-tailed tit with soft gray and white plumage perches on a lichen-dusted branch against a blurred green background. The bird faces forward, looking slightly down on us; its eyes are outlined bright red.