Whispers by the Lake: Photographic documentation of aquatic animals

 The theme of presenting aquatic animals in their natural environment made me pay more attention to the delicate relationship between wild animals and their habitats. This is not only a photographic journey, but also a profound experience of observation and understanding.

The first photo, taken at Sassafras Point Lookout in the hills behind the school, shows a swan foraging in the water. The white swan seemed to be enjoying its dinner, but its eyes looked as if it was annoyed with me for interrupting. To create a stronger visual impact, I chose to make the center of the ripples the focus of the photo, rather than include the whole swan in the frame. This cut allows the viewer to focus on the expression and movement of the swan, creating an instant capture effect.

In post-processing, I made three special adjustments. First, I selected the mouth, the lake, and the falling drops to highlight the details of each element. I increased the saturation of the lake and mouth to make the color more tense and not oversaturated and refined the details of the drops to make the dynamic more vivid. This attention to detail has taught me how to enhance the impact of photos through post-editing.

The latter two photos, taken at Princess Point Canoe Launch, show ducks foraging on the surface.

The first is my favorite photo. Although I can't see their faces, I can't forget the funny gesture of the three ducks. In watching them, I noticed that the ducks would turn their entire body around, leaving only their butt on the surface of the water. This interesting natural behavior made me decide to wait until I could capture the image. As we said, triangles are the most stable geometric shapes, and their angles, movements, and ripples beneath them create a beautiful symmetry.

In order to make the picture more vibrant, I selected the lake water separately in the later color palette, so that the green of the picture echoes with the orange feet of the ducks, making it look more vivid. This shooting made me more deeply understand that by watching and waiting, I can capture those rare moments in nature and truly experience the joy of photography.


The second photo shows a duck struggling to climb a rock, still dripping with water. To highlight the duck, I deliberately cut off the companion and left it as the main body. Using the rule of thirds to make the picture more harmonious, although the photo is slightly blurry due to the distance taken, I tried to refine it with noise reduction processing to ensure that the subject is clearly visible.

During this shoot, I realized that there were some things that needed to be improved. For example, the white parts of swans and ducks are easily overexposed, so I need to pay more attention to ISO adjustments when shooting. During the three hours from Princess Point to the hill behind the school, I kept looking around to make sure I could capture every interesting moment. I enjoy this journey of being in close contact with nature, and photography not only allows me to see the beauty of animals but also gives me a deeper understanding of the environment in which they live.

I think waiting allows you to capture unique moments during filming. Observing the behavior of animals is key to understanding their relationship to the environment. Mastering composition techniques such as the rule of thirds can help you form a more harmonious and beautiful picture in your shooting. At the same time, we should learn to carry out appropriate post-processing of photos, which can enhance details and visual effects, but avoid excessive retouching. Through shooting, I became more aware of the importance of protecting the natural environment, which also inspired my respect and love for nature. This series of shooting activities not only improved my photography skills but also enhanced my understanding and appreciation of the natural world. I hope that through my photography, I can convey my concerns and thoughts about aquatic animals and their habitat .

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