Theo Bosboom's Bug's-Eye View of Flowerscapes

Photographer Theo Bosboom captures flowers and plants from ground level, mimicking the perspective of insects, in his series 'Flowerscapes, A Bug's Eye View'. Working locally in the Netherlands and occasionally in Germany or Belgium, he photographs in forests, dunes, parks, and roadside verges. The project was partly motivated by his concern over declining pollinator populations, noting an eerie quietness in the field. He cites studies showing sharp declines in flowers and insects across Western Europe, attributing this to human activities like agriculture, pesticides, urban development, and climate change. However, Bosboom finds hope in the Netherlands' adoption of environmentally friendly road management and growing public awareness of native plants' importance. He emphasizes reducing his environmental impact by traveling on foot, by bike, or short drives. The book 'Flowerscapes, A Bug's Eye View' is available for purchase on his website, along with prints.