I have always been very interested in nature and biology was my favorite class in school, long ago. I am from Germany and moved to the US some years ago. There is a lot to discover in the flora and fauna of America.

iNaturalist helps me to identify species and explore what's all around me. It is a great organization I think and I like the idea behind it a lot.

Photography is another passion of mine and I enjoy taking macro photos of little creatures and try to show their personality. I also like travelling and taking pictures of the great and vast landscapes America has to offer. You can find these pictures on my website: www.manfred-aretz.de. Check it out! :)