I have been a gardener/grower for years, focusing on plants, but the insects and other that animals go along with them are interesting too. Then I worked in a butterfly exhibit and my interest in the world of arthropods expanded. Getting a smart phone helped too, as I could try to get a good photo of all sorts of animals, plants, fungi, etc. The world that exists around us is amazing!
I had an earlier account on iNaturalist, but wasn’t able to keep it, so I am starting over.