This weekend I decided to try out something I've never tried with photography, birds. When I see pictures of these beautiful birds I've always thought well that seems easy, just go outside with a nice lens and there you go. Well this past week, I got a nicer lens and it was far from easy. What isn't into consideration when seeing not just bird photos, but any type of animal photos, is how much patience it truly takes. I thought I would stroll outside and find birds like that, but it actually ended up being so much more than that.

While taking bird photos, you can't just walk through the woods. You may think your being sneaky, and no birds will hear you but trust me, there will always be some stick in the way that will make the slightest snap and there goes your chances. Instead, you have to find a comfortable spot and wait. Could be minutes or on the verge of hours, but trust me itll be worth it.

While you wait you may start to notice absolute beauty around you. Even I take for granted just the simple things in my backyard. Atleast I did until this past weekend. Not only was I taking (not the best) photos of birds but I was capturing knotted trees, macros of berries and details I would never even notice before. Then sooner than I thought birds started to come out. I was in awe with how the woods around me came alive that I forgot to pick up my camera for most of it! Haha

The quote I had with the photo I posted on facebook today said, "In order to see birds it is neccessary to become a part of the silence." I believe Robert Lynd hit the nail on the head with that sentence. I became part of the silence, no phones going off and no talking. Only the soft sound of my fingers wrapped around my lens and tapping the capture button to the absolute sweet show of mother nature. 

I'm not sure if this post fits under the appreciation for bird photographers all over the world, or under the loving nature type of blog but either way, I recommend anyone looking for a new experience to try this. Even if you dont have the nicest equipment that doesn't matter. On the next sunny, beautiful day go outside and tune out the world and notice the smaller details. Trust me.