Ronald Zimmerman - Wildlife Photographer

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Ronald Zimmerman - Wildlife Photographer

Ecological consultant, wildlife photographer and nature guide from the Netherlands.

30/03/2026

[English below] Naast mijn winnende portfolio bij de Groene Camera 2026 had ik meer succes. Mijn beeld van twee Rugstreeppadden in amplexus (omhelzing) heeft een eervolle vermelding behaald in de categorie “dieren” (zoogdieren, amfibieën en reptielen).
De Groene Camera is dé fotoprijs voor natuurfotografen uit Nederland en België. Alleen foto’s die in Nederland en/of België gemaakt zijn, kunnen deelnemen. Hiermee wordt een gelijk speelveld gecreëerd.
Oorspronkelijk was dit beeld bedoeld als onderdeel van het portfolio. Dit beeld is een voortzetting van beelden die ik eerder had gemaakt. Ik wilde iets nieuws proberen en zo ontstond het huidige derde beeld van het portfolio. Dat beeld was anders, gaf ook aandacht aan de ogen van de Rugstreeppad en past beter in het portfolio. Soms moet je lastige keuzes maken in het belang van het geheel.

[EN] Besides my winning portfolio in the Green Camera 2026 contest I had more success. My photo of a Natterjack toad in amplexus (embracing) achieved a highly commended in the category “Animals” (mammals, amphibians and reptiles). This is the nature photography contest for the Netherlands and Belgium. To ensure a level playing field, only photos captured within these two countries are eligible for entry. Originally this photo was part of the portfolio. However, this photo was a continuation of some of my older images. I wanted something new and that is how the third photo of the portfolio came to be. This image was different, also focuses on the eyes and it was a better fit for the portfolio. Sometimes, tough choices have to be made.

© 2026 Ronald Zimmerman. All rights reserved.
https://ronaldzimmerman.myportfolio.com

29/03/2026

[English below] Ik mag mezelf ‘Groene Camera Natuurfotograaf van het jaar’ noemen! Mijn verhaal over de Rugstreeppad is verkozen tot het winnende portfolio bij de Groene Camera 2026. Een enorme eer, want de Groene Camera is dé fotoprijs voor natuurfotografen uit Nederland en België. Alleen foto’s die in Nederland en/of België gemaakt zijn, kunnen deelnemen. Hiermee wordt een gelijk speelveld gecreëerd.
De zeven beelden vertellen samen het nachtelijke verhaal van de volwassen rugstreeppadden in Nationaal Park Zuid-Kennemerland. Het verhaal gaat over de eerste verschijning in het duister, de ratelende roep, de strijd om zich voort te planten en, tenslotte, het vertrek naar een schuilplaats in het zand.
Hierbij feliciteer ik alle winnaars, runner-ups en eervolle vermeldingen. Je kunt alle beelden zien via de link in de comments.
[EN] I am ‘Nature photographer of the year’!
My story of the adult Natterjack toads is the winning
portfolio in the Green Camera 2026 contest! This is the nature photography contest for the Netherlands and Belgium. To ensure a level playing field, only photos captured within these two countries are eligible for entry. You can see all the awarded images in the link in the comments.

© 2026 Ronald Zimmerman. All rights reserved.
https://ronaldzimmerman.myportfolio.com

25/03/2026

I am delighted to share that my photo “Shadow Guard” was awarded as a highlight (highly commended) in this year’s Glanzlichter Competition in the category “Diversity of all other Animals”.
With almost 25,000 submissions this year Glanzlichter is a very prestigious international nature photography competition. I feel privileged to travel the world and photograph many different amphibian and reptile species. However, being awarded in this prestigious international competition with a Common toad (Bufo bufo) makes it extra memorable.
I also want to congratulate all other awarded photographers!

© 2026 Ronald Zimmerman. All rights reserved.
https://ronaldzimmerman.myportfolio.com

19/03/2026

This is what trying to be silent and excited at the same time sounds like. 😅
Last night I had an unforgettable wildlife experience! My second (!!) Kinabalu krait (Bungarus flaviceps baluensis) was climbing up the tree, branch by branch, then a Sunda pangolin (Manis javanica) appeared.
Observing a Kinabalu krait climbing up to 3 meters of the ground is a unique experience, but not the first time. The guide showed me a video of a climbing Kinabalu krait the day before.
The Kinabalu krait is highly venomous and endemic to the montane forests of Northern Borneo. This shy and docile elapid is a specialised predator that primarily feeds on other snakes and reptiles. Kinabalu kraits are usually hunting on the forest floor.
The Sunda pangolin (Manis javanica) is rare, elusive and endangered, and is the only species of pangolin found on the island of Borneo. Observing a wild pangolin was unexpected, and will be an experience that I will never forget!

© 2026 Ronald Zimmerman. All rights reserved.

10/02/2026

Boyd’s forest dragon (Lophosaurus boydii). Australia, 2024.

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09/02/2026

Orange-thighed frog (Litoria xanthomera) from my first night hike in Australia, 2024. One of the beautiful green Litoria species inhabiting the wet tropics of Far North Queensland.

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08/02/2026

Tropical montane cloud forest is characterized by low-lying clouds and high humidity, creating a unique ecosystem blanketed in mosses, lichens, and ferns, with an ancient feel and a rich biodiversity of unique flora and fauna. This beautiful habitat is home to the
Cameron Highlands pit viper (Trimeresurus nebularis). The name Trimeresurus nebularis comes from the Latin word nebularis which means “from the clouds”.

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05/02/2026

Banded krait (Bungarus fasciatus) found during a night hike in the mangrove forest. The primary prey of the Banded krait is other snakes, but its diet also includes fish, frogs, lizards (like skinks), and snake eggs. The banded krait is a nocturnal hunter, foraging for food at night and being a significant predator of other snakes in its habitat.
After finding multiple Mangrove vipers (Trimeresurus purpureomaculatus) this huge Banded krait was the cherry on the cake. The “mangrove mud” is still on the grip of my camera and on my camera bag. 😅

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https://ronaldzimmerman.myportfolio.com

04/02/2026

A Mangrove viper (Trimeresurus purpureomaculatus) from the Malaysian Peninsula. I found multiple specimen during a warm and humid night in the mangroves.

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03/02/2026

Poisonous rock frog (Odorrana hosii) perched on a fern.

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02/02/2026

Dreams can come true! Green python (Morelia viridis), photographed in situ on the edge of the rainforest of Kutini-Payamu (Iron Range) National Park. Australia, 2024. This is one of my personal favourites of this species.

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