My Other Hobby | How It Started

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My Other Hobby | How It Started
<sub> <center> **Hello! ❤️** </center></sub>

Aside from digital arts, another hobby of mine is photography. It was when I was in high school that I got interested in this field. Perhaps, as a child, I have always loved art in any form. Photography for me is like putting memories in a physical copy. So, here is a little story about how it all started.

Back then, I do not have the money to have my own camera, so I was using our family digicam, those easy point-and-shoot cameras. If I can remember, the brand was Canon. Most of the time, I volunteer myself to take pictures of gatherings such as birthdays, reunions, etc. Also, I am shy in front of the camera, so it is a win-win for me HAHA! :D


When I had the money and saved a bit, I bought a DSLR. What I bought was the Nikon D5100. What I liked about the camera is I can flip the screen so that I can see myself when taking pictures. Sadly, I have to sell it because I need money-- and that is when I also lose interest in photography.

I got the sparks back in 2017. My boyfriend at that time got a GoPro because, at that time, I traveled a lot. This is when I enjoyed watching photography tutorials, just those free ones on YouTube.

I do not know really what type of photography I was going for, but a lot of my shots are nature and sceneries. 

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I always see this random purple flower in the pathway. They come in together in one spot. I cannot find a similar one on Google, though. 
![macro1 copy.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jijisaurart/EoATRTf7f3aukxvjxZwRfeJonegjB3qHx66L7aowwaWxcaM7jiH7t85ubxKD3KP7vxw.jpg)

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Now, I got a phone with a really good camera, which I used to capture crisp and detailed shots. I got the Huawei with Leica. Leica is a company that specializes in good lenses. That is the very reason why I bought this phone. I am so happy that I bought it, and no regret at all. 

Right now, I am interested in macro shots in nature. Mostly, I find bugs and insects on my Sunday morning walks. Hitting two birds with one stone, right? :D 

In addition to my phone, I also have two macro lenses— the 25mm Macro Nikon Lensbong and a Lensbong Extreme.


**Here are some of my macro shots.** These were taken in different days. 

![macro3.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jijisaurart/Eou9iBWbTAyZUfQPd2vNCn7VyQ49cykEbPsa9C7a1ubM7nu2p9j2b9SUAtDUjQeMPit.jpg)

It is hard to get the right angle of this one because the bee keeps flying around the flower. I just realized that the yellow thing on its body are pollens. Amazing~

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![macro2.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jijisaurart/EoeDykWt6gHiFT7YwKexaKE1gfrD2ttMd5g5MUCcXekrAqjnGYh4hWwjoBCKhStmcDE.jpg)
I do not know the name of this flower. It has long leaves around the stick of flowers. Very tiny petals with yellow anthers. Can you find the bug? :D 
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![macro5.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jijisaurart/EoK6nBQh5SFzd2mA3G3q1gVHHbg1ukaSS7KTkLyYDMXYkpd3R3CbAVt67cviUoq7nTB.jpg)

This is a dead bug :( Because I noticed that even if I take my lens super close, the bug won't move. I think he was frozen by the night. This picture was taken arounf 7 am, and what I know is, bugs are very active in the morning compared to afternoon and night. Based on what I have found on Google, this is a common green bottle fly. 

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![macro4.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jijisaurart/Eo6CgyRCzhciR5UjsCyHyFfCRRkEQPP9umUHB7EgH2iB78RfDz9ecqPorDDBvNYK5Ly.jpg)

I need to crouch down low (my poor back) to take this picture because it was so small. Plus, ya girl has shaky hands. So, a lot of effort just to take this picture, but all worth it. :D 

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Since the late November, I have not used my lenses to take pictures because I was so busy for the incoming holiday at that time. I just miss walking and randomly taking pictures of flowers. 

I do hope that my schedule with permit me this time.




For now, photography is just my hobby. I am just enjoying the clicks and angles. I am not really aiming to be a professional photographer, but who knows, right? :D 

Cheers!



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That is it for this blog. I will see you at the next one!
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