My Challenge: Nature is in 'Our Hands'

[mattd85]

Hi All,

I've really been getting into the wildlife/nature side of photography and inspired by 2 of my photographs I've decided to set myself a challenge over the next 12 months Sept 2012 - Sept 2013.

It will be called 'Nature is in our Hands' and will consists of photographs of various animals/plants etc in peoples hands. I like the concept of this and it may also have a, dare I say it, "Political" side to it.

Unlike my previous challenge "Photo's through a bin", I will be keeping up with this one, It may be slow, It may be fast, Either way I hope you subscribe and watch this grow.

Thanks

Matt

 

[mattd85]

Here goes

Nature is in 'Our Hands' #1 Baby Frog

This was captured at Tarn Hows, Lake District, A small baby frog. My partner 'Abi' is the holder.


nature is in our hands #1 Baby Frog by mattd85, on Flickr

 

[mattd85]

Nature is in 'Our Hands' #2 Beetle(Dung I think)

Another one from Tarn Hows. I think it's a Dung Beetle, The holder is my partners Aunt, Debbie.


Nature is in 'Our Hands' #2 Dung Beetle by mattd85, on Flickr

 

[vince31]

Matt love the idea bud, that shot of the Frog is awesome, I will pop in regular to view this challenge, good luck pal

atb
Vince

 

[mattd85]

Matt love the idea bud, that shot of the Frog is awesome, I will pop in regular to view this challenge, good luck pal

atb
Vince

Thanks Vince, Lets just hope I can get some good shots!

 

[Tori_T]

I like the idea, but watch yourself with beetles.
I picked up a big one a couple of years back. It took exception to this, and bit a lump out of my gardening glove.

 

[mattd85]

Finally another entry to the thread, lol.

Nature is in 'Our Hands' #3, Dragonfly

Holder is my partners Grandma 'Pam'

not exactly in the palm of the Hand but it's close enough


inourhands3 by mattd85, on Flickr

 

[Edobb]

Hello Mattd85,
Please could you tell me how you manage to get the dragon fly to rest on the palm of the hand? Ive been unsuccessful on many ocassions.

 

[mattd85]

Hello Mattd85,
Please could you tell me how you manage to get the dragon fly to rest on the palm of the hand? Ive been unsuccessful on many ocassions.

Hi,

Erm no real secret, I just disturbed where it was resting so it took flight and held out my hand near to where it was resting.

which leads me to number #4

Nature is in our hands #4 dragonfly

I had to get a shot with me holding something in this series, and what better to have than a dragonfly, something I have photographed a lot over the summer.
Phil aka Rattyman(my partners uncle) on here took the picture for me, All permissions for me have been allowed for use in here, mods feel free to pm him if you so wish.


Nature is in our Hands #4 Dragonfly by mattd85, on Flickr

 

[mattd85]

Nature is in our hands #5 Caterpillar

Holder is my 4yr old daughter Jasmine


Nature is in our hands #5 by mattd85, on Flickr


Caterpillar Curling up by mattd85, on Flickr