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The silent poet of nature The story of a grasshopper sitting on the grass

How many forms are hidden in nature, which are not easily seen in our daily busy lives. That morning, while walking in a green wilderness of the village, I suddenly noticed an extraordinary scene — a small grasshopper sitting on a blade of grass, as if a perfect picture painted on the canvas of nature. That moment brought a deep peace to my mind. The color of the grasshopper, the shadow of its transparent wings, and the combination of the green leaves behind – all together are like a magical work of art of nature.

I quickly took out my camera. But not in a hurry, because I know — this little friend of nature can fly very easily. I framed it in such a way that the light fell just right. It was then that I realized that photography is not just about taking picture experience, telling story, capturing amoment that will never come back.

The grasshopper was probably a common yellow Wandering Glider species, whose wings are transparent and painted like fine mesh. Their life cycle, their contribution nature, everything is amazing. Grasshoppers are not only beautiful insects, they play important role in maintaining the balance nature. They help in agriculture by eating pests and also act helpful animals in determining water quality.

It was great blessing capture this moment in photography. When the image appeared camera screen, I was able capture not just a grasshopper, but a silent message from nature. That message is that beauty is always hidden not in big things, but also in small moments. All it takes is a little attention, a little patience, and a mindset loving nature.

The experience of taking this photo has also taught me in the eyes a photographer, every moment is a story. Sometimes it is in a leaf floating on the water, sometimes it is in children's play, and sometimes in the wings such a tiny grasshopper. Nature calls us countless times Come, see, learn But do we always respond to that call?

By writing this blog, I did not just want present a picture, but rather wanted to share a feeling, an experience. If you ever go to the countryside find a little touch nature around you, then open your eyes and look with an open mind maybe a tiny creature will catch your eye, in which you will find a new beauty, a new idea.

Photography is not just an art it is a means understanding nature, it is a tool for remembering the small moments life. And if that moment is a fearless grasshopper sitting in the grass, then it is undoubtedly a small gift from nature.

Photography:
Location| Malaysia 🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾
Short by |@aburihan

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