This one isn't title after a book. This one I decided to reflect a little on 2013.
I've always been of the opinion that it's the little things that make life so exciting and vibrant and fun. I think this year is a testament to that. There have definitely been some big things, but I stand by my little things to make life good. There were many of those in Peace Corps, whether it was a greeting from a former student, or making popcorn to go with watching television, or just playing some cribbage on a hot day.
Being on Mabula has been no different. I've always loved the big animals that everyone comes to Africa to see. The giraffes, the buffalo, the rhinos, lions, elephants, and any other species you can think of. I still love these, and get great satisfaction out of seeing these things. But a person can only take so many pictures of a giraffe. It sounds crazy, I know. But there is a limit before they all blur together, and nothing is new.
So I've taken on a personal challenge of photographing the little things. They're the animals that still make this ecosystem tick, but one doesn't think of immediately.
Part of this challenge is to also make me expand my horizons. As some of you may know, I'm not much of an avid birder. Aside from raptors, I've never held much interest in birds. But part of my personal challenge is to learn the birds, both by sight and by call, as well as photograph them to the best of my ability. I fear that I will turn into an avid birder as a result of this challenge, but I feel that it's good for me to know every animal possible within my work area.
But there are other cool things too! Like bugs! I won't pretend to know bugs well, nor do I expect to ever know them well. But I'm starting to appreciate just how awesome they are, and just how many crazy, weird ones there are!
Here are a few pictures.
Female African Grey Hornbill
Velvet Mite
Dung Beetle (I don't know which species)
Scarlet backed Starling
I've always been of the opinion that it's the little things that make life so exciting and vibrant and fun. I think this year is a testament to that. There have definitely been some big things, but I stand by my little things to make life good. There were many of those in Peace Corps, whether it was a greeting from a former student, or making popcorn to go with watching television, or just playing some cribbage on a hot day.
Being on Mabula has been no different. I've always loved the big animals that everyone comes to Africa to see. The giraffes, the buffalo, the rhinos, lions, elephants, and any other species you can think of. I still love these, and get great satisfaction out of seeing these things. But a person can only take so many pictures of a giraffe. It sounds crazy, I know. But there is a limit before they all blur together, and nothing is new.
So I've taken on a personal challenge of photographing the little things. They're the animals that still make this ecosystem tick, but one doesn't think of immediately.
Part of this challenge is to also make me expand my horizons. As some of you may know, I'm not much of an avid birder. Aside from raptors, I've never held much interest in birds. But part of my personal challenge is to learn the birds, both by sight and by call, as well as photograph them to the best of my ability. I fear that I will turn into an avid birder as a result of this challenge, but I feel that it's good for me to know every animal possible within my work area.
But there are other cool things too! Like bugs! I won't pretend to know bugs well, nor do I expect to ever know them well. But I'm starting to appreciate just how awesome they are, and just how many crazy, weird ones there are!
Here are a few pictures.
Female African Grey Hornbill
Velvet Mite
Dung Beetle (I don't know which species)
Scarlet backed Starling
1 comment:
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Thanks for all the wonderful pictures :)
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