The earth, as we know it, is filled with different forms of existence, from a tiny ant to a big elephant. Man is only but a small fraction of all that encompasses us.
The earth accommodates not only man, but everything that breathe. We are but a drop in an ocean, a tree in a forest, when we look around us and behold other form of life that exist.
We often ponder about these other amazing creations that we cohabitate with and ask ourselves, how did it all began? We found ourselves here, on this planet Earth, just as they do.
None can accurately tell how life begin and how life will end. In this whole circle of life, we are but a pawn dancing to the tune of the master. Are we better than them? Are they better than us?
Man have tried to answer these questions by learning, studying, experimenting, and exploring other form of life, yet the answers we get have never bring us close to the questions that burn in our heart.
Some believe in God. Some believe in Nature. Some believe in the sun that rises in the east every morning, while some believe in light that can not be seen with the naked eye.
Nature is part of us and we are part of it. We can't do without it just as it can't do without us. It is what made us. It is what complete us.
Nature photography is not something I found myself accidentally doing. It's not something I see as a distraction or as a mean to pursue fame and glory.
It is something I do because it draws me closer to the path of wisdom, to learn more about my surroundings. To see other existing nature as they truly are through my lens.
Life is full of wonders. Miracle is everywhere. If only we have the time to look keenly and see things as they really are.
Nature photography is not about perception, but about knowing what is ahead of you when you hold your camera and learning from it.
I took my first shot on the 17th of July, 2020 — it was an ugly sight. I barely knew how to handle a camera then. But over the time, I've been able to get well along.
My first shot was a black dragonfly that had a long slender golden tail. I was in my compound when she buzzed in and rested herself on a grass nearby.
I hurried in to pick my phone, and after some minutes of careful observation, I went closer and carefully took the shot.
My nature photography journey starts from there.
Nature beckons and I answered in the little way I could.
My photos may not be among the best in the world; my photographs may not be as vibrant and colorful as many others out there, but what I've seen through the lens of my camera are mine to remember everyday.
Here are ten of the best nature photos I've captured:
These photos are cropped to 7:5 aspect ratio.
The complete album of the photos I've taken can be viewed on my Instagram page.
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