20+ Adorable Images Of Small Animals Hitching A Ride On Other Animals And Interacting

Reptiles are beautiful. Don’t take our word for it - see for yourself.

Damjan

• Published in Animals
• October 28, 2021

Reptiles, in general, have a terrible rep, and most people don’t really like them. We are mostly afraid of them, which significantly reduces our desire to get to know them better.

Which in turn increases our fear, which leads to even less desire to get to know them….. you get the picture. Well, while we are on the subject of pictures, there is a photographer in Indonesia who wants to change all that.

Yan Hidayat is passionate about photography, reptiles, and insects. So he decided to combine his passions into wonderful portrayals of animals we don’t pay much attention to.

They are not cuddly, fluffy, or playful. But they are amazing. And the best way to see this is through macro photographs.

They are taken from close and in high resolution, perfectly capturing these animals’ nature. And we have to admit, snakes and lizards don’t look so scary now….

His photo of a lizard chilling in the sun, which is taking the internet by storm and really drew attention to this photographer’s work. And there is a lot to see in his portfolio. We are showcasing some of his most interesting photos here, and we know you are going to like them.

1. This lizard basking in the sun took internet by storm

“I have had this lizard since I was little; it is no longer wild and has often been the subject of my photos. It practically lives inside my house, but I always take it outside to enjoy the sun. I took advantage of the fact that it was relaxed in the sun, and surprisingly, I managed to capture that,” Hidayat says.

2. The is a forest lizard, or Sulawesi Bloodsucker

3. Yan Hidayat loves “macro and reptile photos because they’re very original”

“I’ve been in the photography world for a long time. I’ve been in it for about 12 years now. I like macro photos because insects and reptiles are very unique and interesting to capture through photos,” the photographer says.

After he snaps a good photo, he admits that “there’s a feeling of satisfaction in my heart when we get the moment I want.”

4. The media love Yan’s photos, especially this one

5. Animals love hitching rides whenever an opportunity arises

When asked about what got him into the world of macro photography, Yan Hidayat also said that it “really tests patience.” And that’s the key to a good photo. The photographer revealed that the key to taking a great macro shot is “patience in chasing the moment,” which is very wise, concise, and poetic advice.

6. Slow riders

7. Just keep swimming

8. Unlikely duo

9. True grit

10. Safe and comfy

11. Your ride is here

12. Snails go faster like this

13. The photo of a frog using a leaf as an umbrella also became very popular

14. Did you know that reptiles can make expressions?

15. Happy expressions

16. Give me a hand

17. How are you?

18. Hello there

19. Powerful and confident

20. Adventure in the swamp

21. Wonderful and scary at the same time

22. Makes you wonder if the colors are real

Now do you believe us? Are reptiles less scary?

They can be beautiful, especially when we see the way they interact with each other. Again, we have to praise the photographer.

These images require a lot of patience and skill. We are so lucky he has both.

Damjan