👨‍💻 ASEAN Hive Community Challenge #159 🕵️‍♀️ Macro Photography 📸

Hey everyone!

How’s it going? 😄 I’m pretty sure we’re all doing our best every day — or at least hoping today is a tiny bit kinder than yesterday!

As for me, I’m right there with you — still fighting through the daily boss battles of life. One challenge at a time, am I right? 💪🎮

I realized it’s been forever since I last wrote anything. I actually tried to write a few times… but then laziness showed up like, “Nope, not today!” 😂 Every time I sat down to post something on HIVE, my motivation just hit the snooze button.

After finishing my practical training last month, I wanted to get back into the groove here — but being consistent has been tough. I think taking such a long break really messed with my mindset. Honestly, it felt like I lost a part of my old self… but I’m not letting that continue.

Big shoutout to @asean.hive for creating this awesome challenge — MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY! 📸✨ It gave me the perfect excuse (and push) to start curating again.

So, here it is — my entry for this round's challenge!

To be honest, this feels more like a close-up shot than a true macro photo — I couldn’t quite capture the tiny details I wanted. I used my phone to take the photo, and while it did an okay job, I couldn't help but think, “This would’ve looked way better with a proper camera!”

But then again… let’s be real — phones these days are becoming mini cameras themselves. Some of them can outperform actual cameras now! 📱😲

So yeah… I think it’s time for an upgrade. A lot of smartphones are way more affordable than before, and I’ve got my eye on a few. Google Pixel is currently at the top of my wish list. Hopefully, I can buy one soon… or maybe someone with a generous heart might just surprise me with a gift?

This is another photo taken by me while playing around taking close-up photo.

As you can see, the close-up was taken from this tree right here:

And here’s a wider shot of the little culprit! 😄🌳

Thanks to this contest, I ended up on a mini adventure around the house .

Appreciate you stopping by to read my post. Hope you enjoyed it, and I’ll see you in the next round!