A Closer Look

I want to explain a bit about my style of photography. I really enjoy taking photos of ordinary things and exaggerate the bits of them which makes them unique. Often I look at my surroundings, constantly imagining how I could represent them through the lens of a camera. Typically though, when I take photos, I often take them in a macro style. This means (for those who aren't aware) I take exceptionally close up photos. Not only does this seem to be where my 'talent' for photography lies, but I like the idea that you really have to get close to something to really appreciate the minute details of it. I feel, far too often, we have a tendency to simply look at the immediate surface of people and everything that surrounds us. It gives us a negative and superficial view of the world. I think for anyone to have a true appreciation of themselves and the things with the ability to enrich our lives, we simply need to take a closer look.

Here, I was trying to capture the beauty of an amazing October day's sun by taking photos of the autumn leaves. While I was braving my way through the branches of the trees, I happened across this little lady bug. It struck me as odd that while I was doing my own thing, this little critter was spending its day just meandering down the branches of trees.

I know people tend to not like dandelions, but I love how the seeds almost look like snow flakes. Exceptionally white, and if you blow them to make a wish, they float on the wind like snow flurries.

The day I took this picture, it was such a beautiful day. October, 61 degrees, and the light was hitting every color marvelously.