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Van Waffle

Writer, Naturalist, Photographer

Tag: mindfulness

A photo of a great blue heron taking flight is not part of my memory of the encounter

Improve memory and take great photos

Posted on March 30, 2022March 28, 2022 by Van Waffle

One morning in September 2008 I had a once-in-a-lifetime close encounter with a great blue heron. I had gone on a photo walk…

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Astounding photography with a camera phone

Posted on November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 by Van Waffle

These four images came from only 15 minutes in the woods with a camera phone. Practically everyone has a tool for creating works of art.

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Seeing with and without cameras

Posted on October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 by Van Waffle

Photography can be both a useful tool and a hindrance in observing nature.

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Macro photography and the value of curiosity

Posted on September 26, 2018March 3, 2022 by Van Waffle

Curiosity can be an anodyne for our inner resistance to change, or new ideas. It can also get us into trouble. Macro photography illustrates the value and risk of curiosity.

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Featured photo for article about mindfulness: a nibbled basswood leaf

Depression and the double-edged sword of mindfulness

Posted on January 22, 2018March 17, 2022 by Van Waffle

Mindfulness is a great tool for emotional well-being, but alone it can’t treat depression. Here’s my experience, and why it’s important.

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A handful of herbs for tea

Posted on August 22, 2014August 21, 2014 by Van Waffle

I know few better ways to start the day than by wandering into the garden on a misty August morning to collect herbs…

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Genius Loci: The Spirit of a Place is a Flickr group curated by Van with 250 members and growing, exploring how places influence our lives.

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