Little Worlds

     For most of my life I was always fascinated with insects, flowers, and so many things on such a small scale like that. I've been experimenting with macro photography. Zoomed in and so close to tiny creatures like that is like looking at a whole new world. There is always so much moving and living around us that sometimes we would never notice if we didn't take the time to look.

    Recently we have been getting out more and taking photos while we are out. One of our favorite trails is a simple 2-ish mile trek. For us it's like opening a door into our own wonderland where we get to spot mysterious plants and living organisms. Yes, we took forever to get through the trail but that was the point. We wanted to go out there and just take our time to see what all we could see. And of course we will soon go back again because the creatures and scenery are always changing as the seasons continue on. 

    Below I will attach some of the images I have captured of this wonderful macro world we roam. First I have to note, I am not using some kind of ultra zoom lens. I am using an 18-55mm lens, sometimes with my macro/wide-angle attachment, but with or without the attachment I have to get so close to the subject, which for us it can actually be easy. Just go slow and patiently. Have patience with the subject and they will stop panicking long enough to sit still while they try to figure out what that big black shiny thing is in their little faces.

    Sometimes you even get to see the personality of the creatures around you in their own little worlds. Sometimes you also notice they too are looking at you in wonder and curiosity. Most of the time it's that understanding you have to share with them, that "Hey, I'm not here to hurt you, you don't have to hurt me. Lets just look at each other." lol I really have no other way to explain it. It's just a shared understanding gained while slowly approaching them. 

    It's nice to just get out, worry about nothing except for if you brought enough charged batteries and water. Leave every other problem behind and just dive into so many little worlds that make you realize no matter how big or small, every life on this planet matters. Life is fleeting, for them and for us. We have to sometimes stop to appreciate what this planet does have to offer us.

^ FYI, THIS IS FIREFLY LARVA!!! 😲 ^

    If you stopped for a moment you might see something you have never seen before. There are over 150,000-160,000+ species of Lepidoptera, butterflies and moths. Over 8000+ species of frogs. 2000+ species of fireflies. More than 6000 species of jumping spiders. And 12,000 species of moss. You could be amazed at what you find, and more importantly learn something. Even if it is useless information. Someone, somewhere finds it useful information. 

    Going on walks or photography adventures can be very therapeutic. You should give it a try. 

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Kitty <3