Rebecca Lawton is a fluvial geologist and former river guide who writes about water in the West.…
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Shinrin Yoku
I found a new Open Space trail in my town that is a great place to relax while listing to the wind in the trees and watch fish swim.…
Created by photographer Frank Jansen, the Tuesday Photo Challenge is a weekly theme-based challenge for photographers of all kinds to share both new and old photography.…
My vision for the morning keyword challenge was to use one of two concepts, Komorebi and Shinrinyoku. "Komorebi" refers to the sunlight that filters through the leaves of trees. “Shinrin-yoku” is a term that means "taking in the forest atmosphere" or "forest bathing." It was developed in Japan during the 1980s and has become a cornerstone of preventive health care and healing in Japanese medicine. For relaxation, practitioners go deep into the woods, where everything is silent and peaceful. Those…
One of the things I enjoy about photography is helpful and encouraging people I have come to know over the years. Some have become good friends and while many more are acquaintances, I always enjoy an opportunity to meet and connect with other photographers. One of my favourite activities is a photo walk. Shinrin-yoku is a Japanese term that means "taking in the forest atmosphere" or "forest bathing." shinrin-yoku.org It’s been almost 9 months since my friend Prasanna and I…
