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Ronald Zimmerman • Wildlife

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@ronaldzimmerman.nl
🏆 Groene Camera Natuurfotograaf van het jaar 🌱 Ecological consultant and wildlife photographer from the Netherlands
  • Travel
  • Following 1.6K
  • Followers 12.2K
  • Engagement 12.88%
  • Avg comments 56

About Ronald Zimmerman • Wildlife

Ronald Zimmerman • Wildlife (@ronaldzimmerman.nl) is a Photographer creator on Instagram, also filed under Travel. The account has 12,169 followers and 745 published posts. Recent posts average 1,782 likes and 56 comments, an engagement rate of 12.88%.

With 12.2K followers, Ronald Zimmerman • Wildlife is a micro creator by the common 10,000 to 100,000 definition. Ronald Zimmerman • Wildlife follows 1,634 accounts, so the audience is roughly 7.4 times the size of the list followed. Ronald Zimmerman • Wildlife uses an Instagram professional account. Flinque files Ronald Zimmerman • Wildlife under Photographer, with Travel as a secondary category.

The Instagram bio for Ronald Zimmerman • Wildlife runs to 14 words across 2 lines. Emoji sit alongside the words. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Ronald Zimmerman • Wildlife dates from March 2026.

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Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Ronald Zimmerman • Wildlife, 7 are single images and 3 are carousels. That mix leans toward single images. Ronald Zimmerman • Wildlife has built a substantial archive of 745 posts. Against the audience, that is roughly 16 followers for each post published. Ronald Zimmerman • Wildlife also keeps 26 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 146 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include wildlifephotography, nature, rights, reserved and photo. The captions tag #wildlife, #wildlifephotography, #nature, #groenecamera2026 and #natuurfotografie.

This year, I was named Nature Photographer of the Year in the ‘Groene Camera’ (Green Camera) competition. This success led to some memorable moments I wanted to share with you.

1: Currently, my winning portfolio about the natterjack toad is part of the exhibition at, a popular interactive science museum in The Hague. This exhibition opened on 24 April 2026 and will be on display for a year. It was an important event to celebrate this great achievement with my proud mother. This moment takes place almost exactly 23 years after my father passed away, and he is deeply missed at times like this. I am sure he would have been very proud; nature photography might have been a shared passion.

2, 3, 4 & 5: Last Saturday, a full-page interview about my winning portfolio was published in the newspaper, along with an online version. The interview covered the process, my career and vision as a wildlife photographer, the beauty and importance of the natterjack toad, and why the species deserves to be protected. A huge honour!

6: Natuurfotografie Magazine dedicated a full page to my winning portfolio.

7: A proud ‘trophy shot’ in front of my photo, which was awarded ‘Highly Commended’ during the exhibition opening.

I received many compliments, kind words, and congratulations both in person and online. This means so much to me! Thank you!

#groenecamera2026 #natuurfotografie #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography
Subadult Sumatra pit viper (Trimeresurus sumatranus) from the Bornean lowland rainforest. One of many stunning snakes that can be found in Poring.

© 2026 Ronald Zimmerman. All rights reserved.

#wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #snake
Last month I planned and booked my shortest visit to Borneo, just one week before leaving. No pressure and just see what comes my way. My first stop was Mount Kinabalu. I have been there in 2014 and 2023. Both very short visits and no proper attempt to find the ‘holy grail’ of Bornean pit vipers. For this serious attempt I made sure I had the right local guide, permits and enough time to be successful. The first night was unsuccessful, but in the second night it took less than 50 minutes to find this stunning adult male Malcolm’s pitviper (Trimeresurus malcolmi). The moment I found the snake I barely spoke any words, just sounds.

© 2026 Ronald Zimmerman. All rights reserved.

#wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #snake
Besides my winning portfolio in the Green Camera 2026 contest I had more success. My photo of a caterpillar of the spurge hawk-moth achieved a highly commended in the special theme category ”my best coastal photo”. 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.

The caterpillar of the spurge hawk-moth feeds on spurge in the coastal habitat in the Netherlands. The spurge hawk-moth (Hyles euphorbiae) overwinters as a pupa, emerges as the adult in spring, and begins egg laying about the time leafy spurge begins to bloom. During the larval stage they have to consume loads of leafy spurge before they enter the soil where they pupate.

The photo is part of an outdoor exposition as you can see on the second photo (by ).

© 2026 Ronald Zimmerman. All rights reserved.
#groenecamera2026 #natuurfotografie #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography
[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.
#groenecamera2026 #natuurfotografie #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography
[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.
[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.

Photo 8 by and photo 9 and 10 by. Thank you! 😁

© 2026 Ronald Zimmerman. All rights reserved.
#groenecamera2026 #natuurfotografie #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography
I am delighted to share that my photo “Shadow Guard” was awarded as a highlight (highly commended) in this year’s 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.

#wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #glanzlichter #gdncompetition
It’s World Wildlife Day! The perfect time (just like every other day) for some snake appreciation! 🐍

Siamese peninsula pitviper (Trimeresurus sabahi fucatus) from Malaysia, 2025.

© 2026 Ronald Zimmerman. All rights reserved.

#wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #snake #worldwildlifeday
Anthophora alluaudi, commonly known as the Canary flower bee, is a robust solitary bee species endemic to the Canary Islands, Spain.
Like many other “digger bees” in the Anthophora genus, they are known for burrowing into the soft mortar of old stone houses or traditional clay and adobe walls.
Photographed on Tenerife, March 2024.

© 2026 Ronald Zimmerman. All rights reserved.

#wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #macro #naturephotography
Tarantula killed by parasitic fungi in the rainforest near the Tambopata River, Peru (March 2022). The “zombie fungus” has become famous because of the popular videogames and TV show
During my stay & (feel free to follow), I went on numerous night hikes, and this discovery was among the most spectacular, thanks to the sharp eyes of
In the Amazon, insects and spiders are often hijacked by parasitic fungi that control their every move. This particular tarantula fell victim to a mind-controlling fungus known as Tarantula cordyceps (Cordyceps caloceroides). The fungus infects spiders through spores that attach to and penetrate the body, gradually taking control of the host’s behavior.
As the infection progresses, the “mind-controlled” spider is compelled to move to a microclimate favorable for the fungus’s growth. Meanwhile, the fungus feeds on the spider’s innards until the final stage of its life cycle. At this point, the spider moves to a specific location where it dies slowly.
Several days after the spider dies, the fungus’s fruiting bodies, or mushrooms, emerge from its shriveled corpse, turning it into a launchpad from which the spores can spread. These spores travel widely and infect new spiders.
This photo made it into the top 10 of its category in the contest and was nominated for the People’s Choice Award. Unfortunately, the photo didn’t get enough votes to be awarded. I want to congratulate all the awarded photographers!
© 2024 Ronald Zimmerman. All rights reserved.
#wildlifephotography #wildlife #macrophotography #naturephotography #naturelovers

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Ronald Zimmerman • Wildlife's engagement rate on Instagram is 12.88%, over 6%, more than 6 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 8 followers. An average post collects 1,782 likes and 56 comments, close to 32 likes for each comment.

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Ronald Zimmerman • Wildlife (@ronaldzimmerman.nl) is a Photographer creator on Instagram, also filed under Travel. Ronald Zimmerman • Wildlife uses an Instagram professional account. The Instagram bio for Ronald Zimmerman • Wildlife runs to 14 words across 2 lines.

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Ronald Zimmerman • Wildlife has 12,169 followers on Instagram (12.2K). Ronald Zimmerman • Wildlife follows 1,634 accounts, so the audience is roughly 7.4 times the size of the list followed. Ronald Zimmerman • Wildlife has built a substantial archive of 745 posts.

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Ronald Zimmerman • Wildlife's engagement rate on Instagram is 12.88%, over 6%, more than 6 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 8 followers. An average post collects 1,782 likes and 56 comments, close to 32 likes for each comment.

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