Moment of Gratitude From Nature
"After updating my Woodbridge Island Bird Species Index with the ‘strutting’ grey heron as the attached image on various Facebook Pages I was (once again) blown away with all the likes and interesting comments from hundreds of bird / nature lovers (all over the world). Thank you!
In one way or another I hopefully responded to every comment received. The grey heron image (with all the attention from so many) was quite a special photography moment for me. It was an unplanned moment along the Milnerton lagoon where nature and fortune favoured the photographer." — Vernon Chalmers
An unplanned photography Moment of Gratitude
Understanding Gratitude
During the last 18 months of coming to terms with domestic violence / relationship abuse I spent a lot of time reflecting and understanding the consequential impact of what a consistent lack of gratitude had on my own emotional well being.
During the last 18 months of coming to terms with domestic violence / relationship abuse I spent a lot of time reflecting and understanding the consequential impact of what a consistent lack of gratitude had on my own emotional well being.
After going through a confusing period of experiencing continuous ingratitude in action (for the first time in my life), it was such a sense of gratification to be in a position to say 'thank you' too so many people across the world.
Moment of Gratitude From Nature
"A moment of gratitude from nature could be as simple as standing still in a forest and taking in the sounds around you. You might hear the wind rustling through leaves, the gentle hum of insects, birds calling to each other, and the soft crunch of earth beneath your feet. Letting these sounds and sights settle into your awareness, feeling the richness of life in every detail, often inspires a deep appreciation.
"A moment of gratitude from nature could be as simple as standing still in a forest and taking in the sounds around you. You might hear the wind rustling through leaves, the gentle hum of insects, birds calling to each other, and the soft crunch of earth beneath your feet. Letting these sounds and sights settle into your awareness, feeling the richness of life in every detail, often inspires a deep appreciation.
Whether it’s the resilience of a tree growing in rocky soil, the bright burst of flowers in spring, or the vast, grounding stillness of a mountain, nature is full of these quiet reminders of the beauty, strength, and continuity all around us. Taking a few moments to observe and breathe it all in can foster a sense of gratitude for the interconnections of life and the ways it persists, adapts, and evolves in every corner of the world.
Is there a specific natural setting you find yourself most grateful for?" (ChatGPT 2024)
Photographer: Vernon Chalmers