Watch a Delicate Dance Between Flowers and Insects | Short Film Showcase

Umwelt is defined as "the world as it is experienced by a particular organism." It's a word often used in relation to ethology, the study of animal-and human-behavior. This short experimental film by Yoshiyuki Katayama captures the moment insects experience flourishing flowers.
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Watch a Delicate Dance Between Flowers and Insects | Short Film Showcase
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[@rxlvnd3397]

Kinda makes you feel worthless to realize all this beauty was there before us and is the product of something far greater than we are. I like it.

[@1p6t1gms]

You are part of it all; it coming before us is a natural development of nature. You could not subsist until it all existed. Help it whenever you are able too.

[@voxnocturne]

Such serenity and beauty; you can't help but slow down just to take in all the unfurling and shimmering details.

[@DeathAssulter]

I request a 10 hour version of this.

[@latinaanderson7700]

When did WE forget how to dance with nature? We still have a chance

[@hihihi45ify]

Latina Anderson We must like to step on her feet.

[@sohaali9798]

this was the most beautiful experience i ever had
thank you

[@pistonpkm]

it's a beautiful world out there.

[@harrypooper6845]

breathtaking honestly beautiful footage

[@Medhaalwani1]

The last one gave me goosebumps!!

[@vivianeb90]

It is stunningly beautiful. But it baffles me that the flowers moved faster than the insects.

[@vanan97]

Beauty of true nature.

[@imlistening1137]

Absolutely beautiful...

[@as.7662]

It's 2020 and I'm still watching this video. So amazing, awesome, interesting❤️ sometimes I want to stop and breath to feel, watch how beautiful the things could be)

[@pabloloco9013]

Simply amazing one of ur best videos ever

[@SquirrelThis]

Oh wow has anyone else noticed that although the flowers blooming looks sped up, the insects look normL speed or even slow motion sometimes? Crazy cool!

[@amitsunoko7270]

Thanks Nat Geo for not locking this up somewhere and the greater Short Film Showcase. ...and Oh, I will show my mom

[@wondyaryono281]

This flowers makes adorable on the earth

[@reynery777]

nice video, good combo with the music.

[@AnimalsAndReports]

Just breathtakingly gorgeous! 🐼

[@kuushd]

How ..beautiful and how did they make the video....?❤️

[@magictv1885]

Завораживающая красота!!!!
Прекрасная работа друзья!!!

[@johnspencer6215]

Beautiful and amazing

[@junipearrrrr]

Soothing, thank you Nat Geo! :)

[@artistorymedia]

beautiful!

[@poppypusco9374]

Beautiful

[@bettystephenson7094]

beautiful

[@alekpap-trailers]

Χρονια σου πολλα. Παντα γερη κ δυνατη.

[@lalita3847]

What to say.. nature is amazing!!

[@kerrymccarthy4226]

Lovely video !!!

[@carmen9706]

Incredible video

[@marinaassanti3415]

Di una bellezza commovente

[@johnlemon4647]

its just so beautifulll

[@bettinaalvarez8184]

John Lemon, yes

[@HforHelm]

Awesome !

[@moonstonepearl21]

This was so peaceful to watch, despite my fear of some of the insects shown.

[@chesta489]

Amazing, how did he film this?

[@hihihi45ify]

Amazing

[@ZsuzsannaKiss1941]

Fantasztikus szépség!!!***

[@moniquechapumonique6708]

Merci Magnifique

[@EiCult]

Que lindo!

[@moyinsmiley9775]

any one knows the names of the flowers?

[@mandyrobertson132]

May I share this video on my website (inspiration page) please? Kindest regards, Mandy

[@ComparisonStats]

how do you do it .. insects are moving on normal speed and at the same time flower is blooming (it is very slow process)? how it is possible?

[@kennethmccormick1791]

*Aaaahhhh....*

[@moonbender95]

I forgot that this was time lapsed...

[@EmilyEllis1000]

Really beautiful video, but I'm wondering about the film speed. I would think it would take longer for the flower to open than it would for the bug to crawl across the flower. Anybody know?

[@marie-lynnissa656]

I was thinking the same thing! So I researched about it and it turns out that the blooming process takes between several seconds and several minutes to finish.

[@davidb5205]

Thank you! This question was on my mind the entire time while watching

[@marie-lynnissa656]

David Boucard you're welcome :)

[@jamesfra1311]

Emily Damn it, where is the answer?!

[@AyanaSioux]

Yeah it seems too fast, but I've seen my plants move after minutes of sun exposure. Mind you I didn't watch the entire time, haha, but I noticed it moved.

[@unnecessaryrandomvideos3956]

The music is nostagic, and I forgot the name. Care if someone tells me?

[@shemirama1408]

Ok so how did u speed up the film for the flowers to open yet the insects weren't fast forwarding ?? Might b a stupid question but curious

[@rclrd1]

No, it's not a stupid question. The frame rate for the flowers and that for the insects don't match. How on earth was that done???

[@meetbarot1394]

Can anyone name those beauties?

[@ajy84]

o world invisible, we view thee,
o world intangible, we touch thee,
o world unknownable, we know thee,
inapprehensible, we clutch thee!

[@shivasundari2183]

Neeyo, Naano Yaar Nilave..
Indru Nimmathi Izhandhathu
Yaar Nilave..

[@lautinyuet]

Is this sped up? The insects seem to be moving at normal speed

[@gameswoodmore5950]

the description is kind of funny. to me "Umwelt" means environment... it's a german word.

[@radhakoranga5747]

sir, will you explain how this opening of flower is related to dancing in insects

[@-sinner6067]

I am afraid of insects

[@NewMessage]

Well. That Pas- a - Deux was dreadful.. just dreadful. There was a bright moment when the beetle dipped the chrysanthemum, and the crab spiders were spot on.. consummate professionals.. all in all, I give it a 7... next judge?

[@BonePapi]

Watch Delicate Dance Between Flowers and Insects
*Sees spider* 1:30
WREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@RIXRADvidz]

spider trying to tempt a mate for 'netflix and chill' and domino's after.

[@BonePapi]

So, the domino's is code for male spider and the netflix and chill is code for...well, snu snu.

[@gabrielenorbutaite7670]

Kanzu Crying. xDD

[@KittySYT]

What kind of four idiots would dislike this video? NG, I think you've got some haters onboard. 🌚

[@FM-jb5km]

1

[@nicholasgerry6931]

SPIDER IS NOT INSECT

[@Jessiemats]

:)

[@igevhanz3295]

Insects must have a religion or something lol

[@holydukk]

Насрали и убежали

[@hwoarang2692]

Комментарий на русском выделяется не только за счёт кириллического алфавита ,но и содержания))

[@hugogastro]

Beautiful

[@shruthiswaminathan2907]

Does anyone know the names of the flowers?

[@ljfisher7745]

:)

[@enioleyva529]

Beautiful

[@djinvinceable]

Beautiful