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The Evolution of My Photography – Part I

Posted on February 13, 2023January 30, 2025

Photography, in a way, has always been part of my artistic expression. I’ve been taking photos of my surroundings for about five years now, though nowhere near as consistently as my photography outings these days.

I used a Nikon camera to occasionally capture neighbourhood birds or straying deer when I was younger, but it didn’t become a realized passion until one or two years ago. I’ve only been referring to myself as a photographer for maybe a year or two.

I feel my photography is ever-evolving, and I always like to go back and see where I’ve came from, where I’ve been, and where I am now. I’m planning to post a series on my photos for the next while, so stay tuned for more parts to this progression.

This post focuses on my earliest photography years. Most of it consists of animals – sparrows, deer, robins, the like. I enjoyed waking up early, screwing the telephoto lens on our camera, and slipping outside to capture the magical moments that only mornings can bring.

2017 - early 2019
A sparrow in a lilac bush. © Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
Snail! © Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
A robin perched on a telephone wire. © Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
Even then I was interested in macro photography. © Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
A magpie with a prize in its beak. © Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
An unfortunate find of a dead sparrow, either from a cat or a window. © Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
Synchronistic bees. © Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
Crows jeering at each other. © Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
A sparrow peeking at me over a fence.
A promising sight in early spring. © Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023

5 thoughts on “The Evolution of My Photography – Part I”

  1. aloha69 says:
    February 17, 2023 at 11:18 am

    The snail and synchronistic bees are exceptional in drawing my attention into another world of wonder! The sparrow is winking at you!

    Reply
    1. hazelraine says:
      February 17, 2023 at 11:23 am

      Thank you for your comment! I see the wink…

      Reply
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