Proteus Photography

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Embroidery patch of a bird sitting on a branch, surrounded by leaves, in a stylized floral design.

‘when fleeting moments, find permanenceᵀᴹ’

A patch featuring a stitched design of a bird inside a rose surrounded by green leaves.

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Embroidery patch of a bird sitting on a branch, surrounded by leaves, in a stylized floral design.

when being shaggy is excusable - shaggy mane mushroom (coprinus comatus) is in full bloom … also known as the lawyer's wig

A decorative embroidered patch of a rose with green leaves.

when you hear someone open a bag of chips from three suburbs away ...

This White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) has that sharp, laser-focused stare definitely gives off that "I know exactly where that salt and vinegar crunch is coming from" kinda look

embroidered patch featuring a stylized black and beige rose with green leaves.

… when the unrepeatable is captured ...

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when its just sublimely crunchy

embroidered patch featuring a stylized black and beige rose with green leaves.

when the best way to blend in is to stand out completely

embroidered patch featuring a stylized black and beige rose with green leaves.

when elegance is integral, & table manners optional …

Embroidered patch featuring a yellow rose with green leaves and a small bird at the center, on a black background.

Two pink cockatoos on a tree branch, touching beaks affectionately, with blurred green foliage in the background.

when “in love”

Two pigeons are standing close together, with one pigeon nuzzling the other, on a brick pavement near a brick wall.

when “in thought”

… some days, even a rainbow has to scratch its head and wonder what life is all about.

A decorative embroidered patch of a rose with green leaves.

when ready & “dressed”

A black background with a purple handwritten signature in the center.

… completely coiferred like a tiny, feathered aristocrat.

A decorative embroidered patch of a rose with green leaves.

when “at attention”

Embroidery patch of a bird sitting on a branch, surrounded by leaves, in a stylized floral design.

when “in reflection”

Embroidery patch featuring a panda sitting inside a circle, surrounded by beige, purple, and green leaves.

when adventurous, as ‘life begins at the end of your comfort zone’ & true wisdom is indeed knowing when to stay put.

Embroidery patch of a rose with a bird at the center and green leaves surrounding it.

Embroidery patch of a beige rose with dark outlines, surrounded by green leaves.

when truely yourself - & they say … true beauty comes from within

Seeing Tiny Creatures

when proud - as the TOP GUN of the insect world - is the Assassin or Robber Fly: Nature’s way of asking, 'What if we gave a fighter jet a soul patch and six hairy legs?' Catching lunch mid-air isn't just a survival tactic; it’s a flex.

Embroidery patch of a bird within a circular background, surrounded by beige and gray petals and green leaves.

when you need to be you - as this is a local still refusing to update its address from 'New Holland' to 'Australia' after 200 years.

The new holland honeyeater (phylidonyris novaehollandiae) is nature’s original sugar junkie—running entirely on high-fructose nectar and nervous energy.

Embroidery patch of a dove inside a circular border, surrounded by a rose with green leaves.

Photographer taking a picture of a couple holding hands on the beach at sunset. Two birds flying in the sky near the setting sun.

Close-up of a kangaroo sitting on grass with a blurred green and brown background.

Two small birds perched on a branch among green leaves, engaging in a feeding or grooming interaction.

Decorative embroidery patch of a rose with a bird in the center, surrounded by green leaves.

A colorful bird with rainbow-colored feathers is flying in the woods.

Close-up of a cute, fuzzy baby otter with open mouth, showing small teeth, and black nose.

A vibrant red and blue bird perched on a bush with orange flowers, eating a flower.

Three kangaroos hopping in a line, overlapping each other, against a black background.

A white seagull standing on a black background

A white seagull standing on its legs with its head turned to the left side of the image.

A plated dish with a piece of seared fish topped with a blue edible flower, served on a bed of mixed greens and roasted cherry tomatoes.

Two basketball players competing to catch the ball during a game; one player is wearing a black jersey with 'Collingwood' written on it, and the other player is in a blue and gold jersey.

‘when fleeting moments, find permanenceᵀᴹ’

A patch featuring a stitched design of a bird inside a rose surrounded by green leaves.

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