My heart will go on ... An ode to the wild spirit hobby still going strong as I grow wiser 😀
hive-106316·@vm2904·
0.000 HBDMy heart will go on ... An ode to the wild spirit hobby still going strong as I grow wiser 😀
56 Years Young ... Too old for my hobby? I think not, if I am to believe this quote.. > **“As soon as you feel too old to do a thing, do it.” Margaret Deland** 😀 **I am an amateur wildlife photographer. A hobby I developed when I started getting a bit long in the tooth**, at the ripe old age of 50. Well, late in life or not, I did take a liking for it and here I am - Chasing after beautiful birds and animals to capture them in my camera. While it gives me immense pleasure, I think it is also an important exercise to capture and showcase wildlife beauty to increase awareness about the wild species and their habitats... **I often get scolded by friends, relatives and the better half because I go wandering in jungles and grasslands even when some part or other of my body is not at it's optimum.** "You are not 25 anymore" is the standard dialogue from my wife. She loves my energy and hobby but wants me to take it easy. **Well - the rule of this world is that all things which are beautiful/tasty and desirable are either unattainable, fattening or married 🤣 Just kidding ! However - it is true that the most exotic and photogenic birds and mammals are always found in far-away, difficult jungles and not in my backyard!** I, therefore, started thinking if I should risk the wrath of my wise wife or take it easy. **My heart voted I go on and on,,, and what better subject for which I took this decision than the beautiful Heart-spotted Woodpecker!** <center>  **Collage created by me from my own click, my own artwork using Canva**</center> This tiny woodpecker literally has hearts on it's wings. It is not easy to find because it is mostly found in deep forests. I had a go at it couple of years ago and spent 2 full days in sweltering heat in the jungles. I tried to follow and capture this beauty. I tried hiding, camouflage, different times, locations - everything but all I could get was this one long shot of the woodpecker... <center>  **My own click of Heart spotted woodpecker-1**</center> The wild spirit in me would not accept the failure to get a close-up portrait click of this beauty . **I kept trying for 2 full years**. Multiple times I went to various jungle locations where I tried to spot the Heart-spotted woodpecker but alas - I could only get brief glimpses of it and could not click a single picture... It was an arduous task to go drive almost 400-500 Kilometers on Friday nights, spend the weekend searching for it and drive back... **I almost lost heart about getting a good portrait shot of the Heart-spotted woodpecker...However, my wild spirit took over again and I decided to keep trying...** Then one fine day, last month, I finally got up close and personal with this beauty who almost posed for my clicks. Here is the first one in a very picturesque frame, showing a bit of the natural habitat... <center>  **My own click of Heart spotted woodpecker-2**</center> Here is the second click - showing the hearts clearly <center>  **My own click of Heart spotted woodpecker-3**</center> and here is the last but not the least - a count my feathers click as the bird looks directly at me and poses... <center> **My own click of Heart spotted woodpecker-4** </center> ##### This success in my wildlife photography target photo proved that age is no bar and my heart and my wild spirit will always go on and on... I am sure that I am not the only one that has had such musings and positive vibe experiences through a hobby. Therefore, I would love to hear from all friends in the #silverbloggers community such experiences. Please comment freely and let me know your own cherished moments with your hobbies. Cheers everyone, Have a great day. <center>  </center>   
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