It's basically mindfulness. I've written for magazines about it. The photos make you focus on the present, focus on the details, forget the shit going on in your life (and past) and help you appreciate nature, as you've already said. I love wildlife photography too. I also struggle with patience. But I find plenty to photograph without having to be patient. :) Great shots.

I sell through Alamy stock photography and submit to calendars. Then when they use them I get a stack of calendars that everyone gets for Christmas. :)