Anand Varma | Exploring the Hidden Wonders of Our World

I spent my childhood wandering through the woods of north Georgia, turning over logs and exploring creek beds looking for nature’s buried treasures. I learned from those adventures that the natural world is an endless source of surprise and mystery. I’m still on the hunt for new and delightful wonders, but now I bring a camera with the hope of sharing what I discover.

I’ve found photography to be just the right tool to help us notice those layers of complexity and beauty we tend to miss at first glance. I can’t help but feel if we just hold our breath and gaze a bit closer at what’s in front of us, we might just catch a glimpse of the secrets hiding in plain sight. I hope that with renewed attention to that complexity we so often overlook, perhaps we can build more respectful and resilient relationships to the natural world.