For my final Wonderblog entry, I wanted to focus on my site as well as the journey to my site through consecutive photography, put together in a video format. This photo series of Lake Surprise at Watchung Reservation introduced me to much more wildlife at my site than I had seen previously. I spent a long time sitting and waiting for animals to appear that I could capture on camera. Others, like the rabbit, were practically waiting for me. This project connected me to my site because I felt a sense of purpose – though it was for personal gain – as I took photos and edited them together once home. The project pushed my boundaries for patience and camera skills as I encountered many issues with exposure and aperture while taking photos. Constantly, I was having to redo series of photos and at points was considering giving up and doing a simpler project. I persisted through these issues of skill and character and finally produced a project that I feel a deep connection to as well as its subject.
