The photo of a seagull eating a mole in the middle of a lake was the moment I realized I truly wanted to observe animal life. Whether on land or in water, with a little patience, an incredible world unfolds—a world that’s right beside us, waiting to be seen. Mallards, seagulls, mergansers, beavers, swans, and grebes—each one, alone or together, creates a spectacle you could watch endlessly. These are the moments when time stands still, and I finally breathe deeply, seeing, feeling, and living more fully than ever.