Ducks, Dogs and Dragonflies - A Mindful Photography Walk

This is a mindful photography walk. It's all about slowing down, getting curious and noticing with fresh eyes. Each time we have a theme to help heighten our awareness and experiment with ways of looking. Our cameras become the perfect sidekicks. The beauty of doing this as a group is that we can inspire each other, and it's more fun!

THEME:
More-than-human perspective:
The human perspective is extremely limited. On this beautiful walk around Bury Lake at the Aquadrome, we will be looking at this rich ecosystem from the imagined perspective of non-humans - ducks, dogs, dragonflies, plus other animals and insects that don't alliterate!

SCHEDULE:
10.00 - Mindfulness prompts
10.30 - Discussion about the theme
10.45 - Silent photowalk around the park
11.30 - Regroup at cafe to share our experiences
12.00 - Finish up

WHERE TO MEET:
We'll meet outside the Park Cafe, which is just across from the main parking area. Please arrive on time as I won't be able to check my messages once the walk starts, so you might not be able to find us.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME:

• Beginners, experienced pros - all are welcome.
• You can walk a little or a lot: we start and finish in the same place.
• Children above the age of 10 can also attend if with an adult.

WHAT TO BRING:

• A fully charged camera or mobile phone camera - with any lens.
• A tripod is optional and definitely not necessary.
• Check the weather on the day and dress for walking and exploring (the walk will go on, even if it's raining)
• Bring something to kneel on, like a plastic bag, if you want to get down to duck-level or just sit quietly in one spot for a while.

YOUR GUIDE:
Menka Sanghvi (that's me!) is the creator of Just Looking: a project to spread mindful curiosity and wonder in the everyday. She is an experienced photographer and facilitator and, since 2017, has been hosting mindful photography walks and workshops.

COSTS
Pay-what-you-can:
£0 because everyone is welcome!
£5 to help cover our Meetup costs: Paypal link
£35 or more to become a member of Friends of Just Looking, which is an amazing group of people who support this project (and this covers attending all events)

*Please update your RSVP if you can't make it.*

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https://www.meetup.com/justlooking/events/calendar/