Make Space

Lauren Lara, Angleton, Texas, USA

Make Space is a collection of photographs which shows a few of the animals who have made space for themselves around our house. We usually travel to a national park during the summer to engage with the natural world and remind us (and our children) why it is important to take care of the earth. It can’t be replaced. With Covid-19, we were unable to travel last year. Instead, my children and I observed animals in our yard and talked about the importance of making sure we save space for nature no matter where we are located. 

Tree Frog on Porch Plant

© Lauren Lara

Bee on Trampoline 

© Lauren Lara

Construction Truck Lizard

© Lauren Lara

Rock Frog under Rose Bushes

© Lauren Lara

L.C. Lara loves taking pictures of the little things she finds in nature. Her happy place is among the trees. She holds an M.A. in Professional Writing and is published in Journal of Poetry Therapy, Crack the Spine Literary Magazine, Writespace’s anthology In Medias Res: Stories of the In-Between, and by The Bigger Picture. Her work is influenced by her children, faith, the world around her, and vivid fantastical dreams.