Ajar Setiadi has been fascinated by the hidden lives of the wild creatures and reptiles that reside near his home in Bogor, Indonesia, since he was a boy.
Years ago, he was motivated by this interest to take up a camera in order to capture the distinctive snakes, frogs, lizards, birds, and insects he’d spent hours viewing.
And after so much time behind the lens, he’s developed a knack for capturing these secretive little animals in emotional, almost human moments.
When it rains, Setiadi likes to watch the white tree frogs, also known as dumpy tree frogs, take cover under the vegetation.
He was outside after a storm in February when he spotted one frog tenderly shielding another from the elements as they sought cover under a flower parasol.
He took a picture and understood right away that it was a great occasion. Setiadi stated, “I could only obtain a few shots since this moment can’t be recreated.”
Capturing these magical interactions takes a lot of patience, but for Setiadi, it’s always worth it. “I let [the animals] act,” Setiadi said. “I’m just waiting for the best moment.”
And Setiadi doesn’t mind getting a little damp if it means witnessing nature at its best.
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