David Beckham has ignored the filtered lens of Instagram for nearly five years, forcing fans to satiate their thirst-traps by purchasing hoards of his David Beckham Bodywear at H&M.

Beckham finally surrendered to the double-tap life on his 40th birthday over the weekend, posting his first photo–a classy, understated shirtless selfie in bed–emphasizing in the caption that this was just the beginning.

Good morning and hello! It’s great to finally be on Instagram, been a long time coming but I can’t wait to start sharing all my special moments with you. Thank you for all your birthday messages so far. Looking forward to a great day with friends and family x

A photo posted by David Beckham (@davidbeckham) on May 1, 2015 at 10:04pm PDT

Other highlights of the dozen pictures Beckham has thus far shared include mugging for the camera with his son Brooklyn as well as his wife Victoria and her fellow former Spice Girls–Emma Bunton (Baby Space), Melanie Chisholm (Sporty Spice) and #LatinaSpice, Eva Longoria.

Check out Beckham's entire Instagram oeuvre below.

I feel very spoilt this morning! #DB40 A photo posted by David Beckham (@davidbeckham) on May 2, 2015 at 2:36am PDT

#DB40

A photo posted by David Beckham (@davidbeckham) on May 2, 2015 at 2:43am PDT

I feel a very lucky man #DB40 A photo posted by David Beckham (@davidbeckham) on May 2, 2015 at 2:55am PDT

Here's a photo with @brooklynbeckham the real boss of the family! #DB40

A photo posted by David Beckham (@davidbeckham) on May 2, 2015 at 3:59am PDT

Love what a fan sent me. Reminds me of special times #DB40 A video posted by David Beckham (@davidbeckham) on May 2, 2015 at 9:32am PDT

Thanks to my beautiful wife for such an amazing day x

A photo posted by David Beckham (@davidbeckham) on May 2, 2015 at 2:14pm PDT

I have a lot to thank these people for. Couldn't have done it without them. A photo posted by David Beckham (@davidbeckham) on May 3, 2015 at 6:44am PDT

Great to see these shy and retiring ladies. Never a dull moment.

A photo posted by David Beckham (@davidbeckham) on May 3, 2015 at 7:16am PDT

Someone is trying to make daddy feel pretty today after a heavy night A photo posted by David Beckham (@davidbeckham) on May 4, 2015 at 3:17am PDT

What a special and amazing night to be with the people I love

A photo posted by David Beckham (@davidbeckham) on May 4, 2015 at 3:27am PDT

Good morning! A photo posted by David Beckham (@davidbeckham) on May 4, 2015 at 7:52am PDT