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Joost Jagers

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11/08/2026

What looks like a frozen landscape is actually the result of constant movement. Wind pushes millions of tiny grains across the surface, creating these delicate ripples and waves.

09/08/2026

The wind is an invisible sculptor.

Grain by grain, it shapes the sand into patterns that may only exist for a moment before the landscape changes again.

06/08/2026

Perfection is something I have always strived for. But when is anything ever truly perfect?

More often than not, the moments that don't go according to plan, the unexpected imperfections, or the situations that unfold differently than imagined, end up creating the most beautiful results. Those unplanned moments often carry more emotion, authenticity, and character than anything you could have carefully designed.

It can be difficult to chase perfection when you know it doesn't really exist. What matters most is not whether something is flawless, but whether you are proud of what you've created. As long as you've given your best with the knowledge, skills, and circumstances you had at that moment, that's something worth being proud of.

Perhaps perfection isn't about being flawless at all. Perhaps it's about embracing the imperfect and turning it into something meaningful.

24/07/2026

I fell in love with hummingbirds in Colombia.

Before I came here, they were just another bird I had seen in documentaries. Beautiful, sure... but distant.

Then I saw one in real life.

They're impossibly small. They don't seem to fly so much as they bend the rules of physics. One moment they're hovering in front of a flower, the next they've disappeared before your brain has even caught up.

Photographing one is another story.

I spent far longer waiting than shooting. They move like tiny green bullets, never giving you more than a heartbeat to react. This isn't the perfect photograph, but I'm still proud that I managed to catch one at all.

What fascinated me most wasn't just the speed. It was the colors. Depending on how the light hits them, they transform completely, flashing brilliant greens and shimmering metallic tones that almost don't look real.

Colombia is home to more hummingbird species than any other country on Earth.

I didn't expect to leave obsessed with one of the smallest birds I've ever seen.

22/07/2026

It's the little things that stay with you.

Everyone photographs the big animals.

I kept finding myself distracted by the details.

A flower that looked like it had been painted by hand. A butterfly dressed entirely in black, as if someone forgot butterflies are supposed to be colorful. Flamingos standing in complete silence, perfectly comfortable with doing absolutely nothing.

Walking through often felt less like visiting a zoo and more like wandering through a tropical garden where animals happened to live.

Maybe that's why I enjoyed photographing the plants just as much as the wildlife.

Sometimes the quiet moments tell the best stories.

20/07/2026

Zoos always leave me with mixed feelings.

Part of me doesn't like the idea of keeping wild animals behind fences. No matter how beautiful the enclosure is, it's still not the rainforest, the mountains, or the open plains they evolved for.

But another part of me knows that good zoos can play an important role. They rescue animals, protect endangered species, educate people, and in many countries, they simply don't have the same resources we take for granted in Europe.

That's why I still visit them when I travel. My ticket helps support conservation, and it gives me the chance to learn more about the wildlife of the country I'm exploring.

genuinely impressed me.

It feels less like a traditional zoo and more like a tropical botanical garden that happens to have animals living in it. The amount of vegetation is incredible, the paths are beautiful, and the animals looked healthy, calm, and well cared for. You can tell a lot of thought has gone into creating a pleasant environment for both visitors and the animals.

My only complaint? The butterfly garden had surprisingly few butterflies. It's a strange feeling to walk into a place built for wings and leave wondering where they all went.

I was also hoping for a larger reptile section and more animals native to Colombia. This country is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. If there's anywhere that should overwhelm you with Colombian wildlife, it's here. It feels like a missed opportunity to showcase just how extraordinary Colombia's wildlife really is.

Still... I left impressed.

I photographed a butterfly that looked like a flying ember, an iguana that seemed older than history itself, and a baboon who casually grabbed his own dick, sniffed his hand, and carried on with his day as if he'd just solved one of life's greatest mysteries.

Nature is beautiful.

Nature is ridiculous.

Sometimes, they're exactly the same thing.

What's your opinion on zoos?

18/07/2026

What a night in La Pintada, Colombia. 🇨🇴

It was an honor to photograph Fernando González () during an unforgettable evening filled with music, energy and an incredible atmosphere. The connection between the band and the audience made this a truly special performance to witness.

A special thank you to for organizing this wonderful event and to for the warm welcome.

My biggest thanks go to for making everything possible, from arranging my press accreditation to making sure I was well taken care of throughout the event. Your support is truly appreciated.

A big appreciation to and for their exceptional work with effects, lighting and staging. Flawless ex*****on from start to finish.

Thank you to everyone involved:

.viajero .27

13/07/2026

The jungle never cared that we were there.

It kept breathing. The leaves kept dancing with the wind. The light kept slipping through the trees as if it had somewhere better to be.

That's what makes places like this beautiful.

They don't perform for an audience.

You don't make photographs in places like this.

You wait.

You watch.

And if you're patient enough...

The jungle lets you leave with a story.

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