Most animated GIFs you come across on this delightful area of the internet are reserved for hilarious human failures, cats being cute, or other areas of lighthearted fun. But one blogger raised the bar with his stunning depictions of animals in the wild.
The type of GIF he creates is known as a “cinemagraph.” Cinemagraphs are made to be clear and detailed. This way, viewers can focus on the more subtle aspects of an image. The blog Head Like an Orange features tons of these amazing images. Blog runner Marinus claims he never intended to be a GIF-maker, but got bored one day and was inspired by the nature around his home in the Netherlands.
The subtle effect is mesmerizing.
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Sometimes it takes a second to tell that it’s even moving.
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The cute little twitches take center stage.
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You have to make sure to look very closely.
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A sentiment we should all embrace with nature.
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Animals like this elephant shrew look even more adorable in motion.
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Lunch time never looked so precious.
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Nom, nom, nom.
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I feel more relaxed just looking at them.
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Other animals like this alligator seem even more menacing.
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Stealthy and stunning.
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Along with animals, Marinus often features scenic views of plant life and enjoys playing around with the color palette of the world around him. Be sure to check out more on his blog and follow along to see what he GIFs up next.
