top of page

BUDS

  • Writer: Sinclair
    Sinclair
  • Jun 19, 2021
  • 2 min read


YELLA’ & NEON LEON.


When these beauties were captured, I had just started graduate school. Nature photography was still a hobby at this time, so I was shooting with my Canon PowerShot SX420. I used the PowerShot on my spring break and graduation trips in Europe with Rita. When I reviewed those photos from my trip, I was not pleased with how pixelated some of my nature photos were. I knew if I wanted to make nature photography a profession, I needed to upgrade to a DSLR or a mirrorless camera, but I wasn’t in a rush because I had other priorities to focus on. This revelation slightly discouraged me from wanting to take pictures, but I decided to visit a lake to get some nature shots anyway.


I remember seeing butterflies, so I walked over to capture them, but I was instantly drawn to the dragonfly. I zoomed in with my PowerShot and couldn’t believe the clarity of the dragonfly’s body and wings. For a second, I thought maybe I could be a professional photographer with this camera. Then I remembered how pixelated my pictures from Europe were, and thought BUDS would resemble them once they were on the computer. When I put them on the computer, they didn’t resemble the pictures from Europe; I was hype.


NEON LEON became my favorite picture. I was so proud of myself for getting such an awesome shot, and I was so grateful for Leon’s patience with me. I knew I had to include his portrait in my nature portfolio. YELLA’ wasn’t my most favorite picture because it appears slightly too pixelated for my liking, but the amazing lighting from the sun made the overall picture super dope. Additionally, my mom really likes YELLA' so for me, that alone makes her portrait a masterpiece.


Just like with SWAN, I didn’t know if I wanted to include BUDS in my picture book because this life lesson is more of a reminder than a lesson. However, I couldn’t not include NEON LEON in my photobook. I’m amazed at his portrait every time I look at it. And I felt bad about including Leon in the book and leaving out Yella’, so she made the cut as well.


So, when I captured the beauties at the lake that day, I was given the simple reminder that animals are beautiful and colorful creations from God. I know I’ll never understand why these little creatures are so beautifully colored, so I’ll just keep admiring their beauty and capturing amazing pictures. Enjoy this video of some colorful creations.



Life Lesson:

· Animals are beautiful and colorful creations.


How I Apply it to My Life:

· I love analyzing animals and admiring their beautifully specific color schemes.


Song:

· No song for this post!


SLIDESHOW: Pictures of me at Lake Raleigh. Pictures of colorful animals.

 
 
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

My intent with @safespacesisi to bring awareness to the importance of maintaining mental wellness and to reduce the stigma associated with seeking mental health treatment. All content presented on this site is for educational and informational purposes only. The information presented on this site is not equivalent to therapy or mental health treatment or diagnoses.

If you feel like you are dealing with a mental health issue and would like to seek mental health treatment or assistance, please reach out to your local mental health agencies to be connected with mental health resources in your area. 

bottom of page