I didn’t realize how much I missed taking photos with my DSLR until today. To be honest, I pretty much stopped after I broke my 50mm lens a while ago. But this Friday, something nudged me to dust off my camera. I had plans to enter a photo contest and thought it’d be the perfect excuse to capture some distant creatures—plus, it felt like the right time to reconnect with something I used to love.
As I started snapping away, I found myself asking: why the heck did I ever stop taking pictures?
So here I am, sharing a few of the results. The stars of today’s shoot? Iguanas and squirrels—unlikely roommates who’ve shared a palm tree outside my window for the past four years. I’ve watched them coexist season after season, but I’ve never truly captured their ecosystem on camera… until now.
Iguanas and Squirrels, friend eco-systems
I loved every photo I took, but my favorite has to be one with three iguanas perched on a ledge. One popped his head around the corner, as if to say, “Wait, is this a group photo?” It honestly looked like he didn’t want to miss the shoot. Animals have such personalities when you take the time to notice them.
This session reminded me how important it is to use the tools I already have—and how creativity never really leaves you, it just waits patiently. Replacing my 50mm lens may be in the near future, but for now, I’ll keep playing with distance shots.
So, what’s something you’ve been putting off that brings you joy? For me, it’s picking up the camera again. Expect more nature photos from me soon!
Happy Friday,
Alethea 📸
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