I took this photo not too long ago at my school. I was at lunch with my friends and I looked over at the tree and saw the Green Cuban Anole and it just helped me realize to look at the little things in life. This also gave me hope that the creatures are making a way to live in these areas even though it’s mostly been over taking by humans. Lately ive been feeling a lot of pain for the natural world and that its been ruined by people but the small animals and creatures not begging for attention are all around and its still possible to help them!

“Close Up”
- Photographer: Isla Kwarchak
- Date: May 10, 2025
- Collection: Hope, Visions of Renewal Competition