Kate Flowers, Forest bathing (SINGLE SHOT 2024)

I'm really drawn to the Japanese concept of 'Shinrin Yoku' or "Forest Bathing" - the idea that trees and greenery can be healing. After traveling for the last few months and leaving the coast and the ocean behind, being surrounded by trees and greenery has made me feel much calmer. I've realized that I definitely need big trees in my life! While hiking through the forest with my family, my daughter and I came across this lovely little plant with delicate leaves. She kindly let me set up this shot, just long enough to capture a couple of shots! I love that this is like literally bathing in the forest.

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