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Being near water has a positive impact on both physical and mental well-being. Here are some ways in which proximity to water can benefit health: Reduced Stress and Improved Mental Health: Spending time near water has been shown to reduce stress hormones and slow down heart rate, leading to improved mental health 1. The calming effect of water can help alleviate anxiety and promote relaxation. 2.Physical Activity and Fitness: Being near water encourages physical activity. Whether it’s swimming, surfing, or simply walking along the shore, water-related activities promote general fitness and reduce the risk of diseases associated with obesity1. 3.Vitamin D Exposure: Sunlight reflecting off water provides a natural source of vitamin D. Adequate vitamin D levels are essential for bone health, immune function, and overall well-being. 4.Better Social Relations: Water environments often attract people, providing opportunities for social interactions. Whether it’s a beach outing, fishing trip, or kayaking adventure, these shared experiences can enhance social connections and boost happiness. Blue Space vs. Green Space: While green spaces (such as parks and woodlands) are well-known for their health benefits, “blue spaces” (including the sea, rivers, lakes, and waterfalls) are equally important. In fact, marine and coastal areas have been found to be some of the happiest locations, surpassing continuous urban environments. In summary, spending time near water promotes physical activity, reduces stress, and positively impacts mental well-being. So, if you have the opportunity, consider taking a stroll by the water or enjoying a day at the beach – your body and mind will thank you! 🌊🌞 #haworth #knowledge #wellbeing #waterelements #biophilia

If I can do it, I simplify: in photography, I am convinced that less is more. Although I should say that I always simplify the elements that I see through my camera's viewfinder because that is how I see buildings, like the lines, shapes and colors that they seem to be. You don't look at things for what they are, but for what they look like. #photography #architecture #architecturalphotography

Just another mundane photograph of a train in a train stain, this one is on Madrid though. Observant people will notice the overhead electric cables. Using perspective , movement, composition and black and white to create a more interesting and “less mundane” image. I am a professional photographer with over 30 years of experience photographing architecture, interiors, construction, transportation etc. #photography #blackandwhitephotography #transportation

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Capturing the elegance, the presence, the quality features and the beauty of each location. 🏰 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/gBWfHk7g #ArchitecturePhotography #ArchitecturePhotographyLovers #nc #ArchitecturePhotographer #architecturephotograph #Photography #Architecture

Another commercial architecture photography sample. This view is of the Up on The Roof/ Parking Garage in Downtown Anderson, SC. What should I photograph next? #commercialphotography #architecturalphotography

I spend a lot of time photographing squares and rectangles... common shapes in architecture and urban scenes. Sometimes it's good to circle back and think out of the box... #fredfoto.net #landscape #photography #spain #architecture #hasselbladx2d #beautifullight #donuts #documentary

Sometimes I'm just out, and have a camera. Then you just see it... There are patterns and compositions everywhere, but I think this is the practiced skill of pattern recognition. What looks good and conveys some feeling or idea? I often get odd looks from those around me when I make these kinds of photos. "What is that?" or "what are you looking at?" are common statements. Interesting how I rarely get the question when someone sees the image. The photo has removed all the surrounding distraction and revealed the pattern. In this case the color contrast added to the story. I think these are hard skills to teach or explain, and just take practice. #photography #architecture #architecturalphotography #reflections #clouds #sunset #one27photo

Illuminating a building in summer sunlight is what I imagine is closest to sculpting marble. Until I began to understand it, I felt a certain fear of that light that I perceived as harsh, almost aggressive. Maybe because I had always seen it collapse, falling vertically on my city without mercy. It is not an easy light to use, its shadows are very sharp and leave little room for error. But it is a very precise, extraordinarily decisive light: sunlight in summer is a statement. It is the best light to give architecture the appearance of a sculpture, to simplify its forms to the most essential, to reveal its most authentic aspect. As an architectural photographer, my only raw material is light and I owe all my respect to it. #photography #architecture #architecturephotography

As the sun sets on another amazing Summer, we hope everyone had an enjoyable Labor Day Weekend! Photographer: Oscar Mikols Photography Location: Avalon, NJ #ASPArchitects #AsherSlaunwhiteandPartners #ASP #Architect #Architecture #NJArchitect #PAArchitect #NewEnglandArchitect #AsherHouse #NJHomes #LuxuryLiving #LuxuryHomes #CustomHomes #CustomHomeDesign #InteriorArchitecture #ModernArchitecture #ArchitecturalDesign #HomeDesign