#Photowalk Challenge Feb/March - Things are looking up!

[MissUnderstanding]

Welcome to this month’s photo challenge! I’m making a guest appearance to kick this one off.

When you’re out for a walk, where do your eyes naturally gravitate? Is it the ground? The people around you? Hedgerows or houses on your route? During one of my walks last week, I remembered a conversation with a wise GP I used to know about looking up when we’re out and about. He would encourage his patients who were feeling blue to go out for walk around their neighbourhood and look at all the upstairs windows, the idea being that when we look up, it lifts our mood. I’ve no idea if there’s any actual evidence for this but it does bring some new and interesting things into view.

So to this month’s challenge. Simple. Look up! I wonder what sorts of things we’ll spot. It could be anything! Post your pictures as a separate post with the words #Photowalk Challenge Feb/March in the title. I can’t wait to see the pictures!

My #Photowalk photo is a particularly cooperative bird who was singing his heart out at the top of a hedge. Usually they’re not so keen to pose for pictures! I wish I could have added sound.

Good luck to you all! MissU ❤️

[Mormor1]

Looking up is certainly better for your neck and back....if they are pain free you will definitely feel better! I look at the ground to avoid tree roots.. the 2 times I have fallen,they were to blame🙁

[MissUnderstanding in reply to Mormor1]

Maybe I need to add a health and safety warning about taking care not to trip! Tree roots are a nuisance-especially in autumn when they’re hidden under the leaves.

[Mormor1 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Exactly 😌

[CBDB Administrator]

Uuuhhh, looking forward to this.

According to the Streets book (52 Walks) there actually seems to be evidence that long range vistas lift our spirits due to some cognitive processes related to eyes having to focus on the horizon. Need to re-read it.

Today the sky looked pretty sludgy, but a few weeks ago we had fluffy clouds in clear sky!

So this is not quite an entry (yet) to the challenge, but it’s getting me thinking!

Nice! Thank you so much for hosting!!

Sky

[Runnin-g in reply to CBDB]

When I get to the top of a hill and can see far into the distance, it really makes my heart sing & I physically feel joy! I didn’t know it was a ’thing’. Would love to know if there is a word for it, off to Google now…….. 😊

[CBDB Administrator in reply to Runnin-g]

I got the chapter in front of me, and terms mentioned that relate to eyes, vision and their related cognitive processes are:

- EMDR Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing : used for PTSD as well. Works with eye movement together with physical movements

- panoramic vision (opposite to focal vision) and this together with physical movement triggers a calm feeling (evolutionary: if you can see wide vistas without threats, you are safe)

It is so intriguing, isn’t it!

[Runnin-g in reply to CBDB]

Thank you, yes I find it fascinating. And the evolutionary aspect makes complete sense!

[MissUnderstanding in reply to CBDB]

This is so interesting! Every day’s a school day!

[MissUnderstanding in reply to Runnin-g]

I feel absolutely the same as you. Plus relief at getting to the top!! We’ve got a lot of them around here. If there isn’t a word, maybe we should invent one. I will think on that one. I’m a big fan of the dodgy pun…

[MissUnderstanding in reply to CBDB]

Lovely photo! The clouds are beautiful. That chapter sounds really interesting-I need to pick up a copy!

Hoping you get some good weather and some interesting sights for your entry. Multiple entries are not only permitted but encouraged!

[CBDB Administrator in reply to MissUnderstanding]

👍🏽😃📸📸📸📸📸📸📸……… 📸📸…..📸😃

All snap happy!

[Frenc in reply to CBDB]

I remember reading something similar, I think when we look into the distance our eye muscles are more relaxed or something, so it feels more relaxing. Must look it up! 😊

[LottieMW Administrator]

Ooo thanks for this MissU 😊

Believe it or not, I was on my warm up WALK today 😁 when something caught my eye…

I looked up at the mountain and realised I could see 4 paragliders! It was a glorious day, and it must have been just brilliant to be gliding above the mountain side ☺️⛰️🌞

Photo of the mountain side with 4 para gliders in the distance

[LottieMW Administrator in reply to LottieMW]

…zoomed in…not quite so clear…

4 paragliders above a mountain side

[CBDB Administrator in reply to LottieMW]

👏👏👏👏

[MissUnderstanding in reply to LottieMW]

Wow! What a spot! They’re so brave, or totally bonkers! Great photo. ❤️

[LottieMW Administrator in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thanks! Its a not an uncommon sight…

Couldn’t believe it when I got back and saw your post!

[MissUnderstanding in reply to LottieMW]

What super timing! I’ve been meaning to put it up for a couple of days but been a bit busy. Glad I waited!!