Smaller things tend to go unnoticed, especially when they exist around us and touch our daily lives in minute ways. Crouch down, look up, or step closer, and there is a world of beauty and movement just about everywhere. Human beings are lifelong learners; we learn through observation, and through that observation, we test boundaries and make conclusions. These photos represent moments when I chose to slow down and listen. By doing so, we take steps toward a collective understanding of nature.