Sequoia
/sɪˈkwɔɪə/
A redwood tree, especially the California redwood.
Tag Archives: trees
Photography: Findings Outside In Ghost Town
Forest Bathing
Forest bathing or ‘shinrin-yoku’ was first developed in Japan in the 1980s, following scientific studies conducted by the government. The results showed that two hours of mindful exploration in a forest could reduce blood pressure, lower cortisol (stress hormone) levels and improve concentration and memory. They also found that trees releases chemicals called phytoncides, which have an anti-microbial effect on human bodies, boosting the immune system. As a result of this research, the Japanese government introduced ‘shinrin-yoku’ as a national health programme.
Photography: The Sweeping Misty Fog
Photography: Tree Bark Swirls, Fascinating
Can’t See The Wood For The Trees
An expression used of someone who is too involved in the details of a problem to look at the situation as a whole: “The congressman became so involved in the wording of his bill that he couldn’t see the forest for the trees; he did not realize that the bill could never pass.”
Photography: Willow Tree Vibrancy, Digital Art First Play Around
Photography: Ivy Veins
An Orange Tree Would Rather Die Than Produce Lemons
“Plants are more courageous than almost all human beings: an orange tree would rather die than produce lemons, whereas instead of dying the average person would rather be someone they are not.” – Mokokoma Mokhonoana
Photography: Flora
Photography: The Flooded Fens
Photography: Berry Variations
Photography: Fungi Haven
Photography: Mushroom Madness!
Photography: Silhouette
