Nature Photography

Went out and took pictures in a local park earlier.  Had a really great time.  I took some pictures of the flora and fauna too.  Saw some mushrooms as well.  I'd like to be better at identifying mushrooms.  The ones I saw resembled a species of poisonous mushroom I've read about.  

I got some great photos.  I don't know how many times I've been to this park--it's surely a lot, but it seems I notice something new every time.  It's a lot more exciting than a nature documentary in a lot of ways.  You get to experience nature with all your senses.  You're an active participant in the experience.  It's better than HD video quality.  Full 360° surround sound.

One of the thoughts I had while I was taking pictures was that my presence could be affecting the behavior of the animals around me.  Saw an insect turn towards me when I went to take a picture with my camera's zoom lens, and I had to wonder if the insect was responding to the sound or movement of my camera.  While that's not necessarily the case, it did make me think about how observation is not an entirely passive thing.  And also how it can potentially be a mutual thing.