My trip this time took me back to exploring extraordinary nature, specifically in the forest in Paya Rabo village. With enthusiasm, I left home on a motorbike, traveling more than an hour to the forest. That day, the rain had just stopped, leaving a wet and fresh atmosphere along the road. When I arrived there, I immediately entered the forest with enthusiasm to find interesting photographic objects.
My first step was to photograph the forest atmosphere which was still fresh after the rain. A serene and green view greeted me, giving me a sense of peace that was hard to explain.
After a while, I continued walking slowly, looking for suitable objects to photograph with my macro lens.
Not long after, I found a river whose water looked murky, the result of the rain that fell overnight. Even though the water is murky, this river still attracts my attention, especially because of the thick bamboo trees that grow on the banks. These bamboo trees look so majestic and beautiful, as if they protect the river from outside view. I couldn't resist taking a photo of it.
So here I am taking a photo of this lush and calm bamboo tree.
After I was satisfied photographing the river and bamboo trees, I continued my journey deeper into the forest. However, for a while, I haven't found any other interesting objects to photograph. Feeling a little tired, I decided to rest under a large durian tree. Under the shade of this tree, the air feels very fresh, giving me the opportunity to gather my energy again. While smoking a cigarette, my eyes suddenly fell on a pair of beautiful maroon colored mushrooms.
This is a portrait of this large and lush duria tree.
Here I show the image before I took the photo with a macro lens.
This mushroom looks very interesting, like a hidden treasure in the middle of the forest. I immediately took my cell phone camera, put on a macro lens, and started photographing the beauty of this mushroom. I spent some time getting the best angles before finally feeling satisfied with the results. This mushroom really made a deep impression on me, especially with its maroon color which contrasts with the surrounding soil.
After I was satisfied photographing the mushrooms, I realized that it was starting to get dark. I decided to return home. However, on the way home, I found an insect similar to a dragonfly. This insect immediately caught my attention because of its unique shape. Without hesitation, I immediately captured it with my camera. After photographing these insects, I feel very satisfied with the results of today's photos.
When it started raining again, I rushed home feeling happy. Although I only show one type of mushroom in this post, namely the beautiful maroon mushroom, I plan to upload photos of other mushrooms in the next post after I finish editing them. My adventure today in the Paya Rabo forest really gave satisfying results, and the nature in the forest is truly extraordinary. I feel very lucky to be able to enjoy and capture the natural beauty there.
With great pride, I will remember this experience and hope to return to explore the Paya Rabo forest another time, to discover more amazing natural wonders. This adventure is not just about taking photos, but also about enjoying every moment and the beauty that nature has to offer. I hope these photos can make you all feel what I felt while in the forest. See you on the next adventure!
NOTE: I first wrote the article above in Indonesian, which is my own language, then I translated it using English with the help of Goggle.