Podcasts about nature first

Nature First, Photos Second In this episode, I share what Nature First, Photos Second means to me! it is more than a saying, it is an ethos, and the foundation of everything that I do. I also discuss the upcoming change to the release schedule. The show is going to be changing from weekly to biweekly starting Tuesday, April 1st!  Please don't forget to rate and subscribe!

00:45 A squid-inspired device for needle-free drug deliveryInspired by squids' ability to shoot ink, a team of researchers have developed swallowable devices that can deliver tiny jets of drugs directly into the gut lining, circumventing the need for needles. Previous studies have shown that most people prefer to take medication in pill form, rather than as an injection, but many drugs are degraded as they pass through the digestive system. The team's new swallowable devices overcome this issue, and deliver drugs directly to where they need to be. So far, this approach has shown efficacy in animal models, but more work needs to be done to ensure their safety in humans.Research Article: Arrick et al.10:50 Research HighlightsThe largest ‘terror bird' fossil ever found, and a simple solution to help prevent premature births.Research Highlight: Huge carnivorous ‘terror bird' rivalled the giant panda in sizeResearch Highlight: Reducing pregnancy risk could be as easy as chewing gum12:52 A milder way to break down ‘forever chemicals'.Two papers describe how light-activated catalysts could be used to break down toxic ‘forever chemicals', hinting at a new way to clean up pollution caused by these persistent compounds. Forever chemicals contain multiple carbon-fluorine bonds that give them useful physical properties, but these bonds are some of the strongest in organic chemistry, making these compounds energetically difficult to break down. The new, light-based methods demonstrate low-energy ways to sever these bonds, a milestone that could make forever chemicals less permanent.Research Article: Zhang et al.Research Article: Liu et al.News and Views: Catalysts degrade forever chemicals with visible light21:04 Briefing ChatAnalysis of far-side soil highlights the Moon's turbulent past, and how CRISPR can help make sweeter tomatoes.Nature: First rocks returned from Moon's far side reveal ancient volcanic activityCNN: Findings from the first lunar far side samples raise new questions about the moon's historyNature: CRISPR builds a big tomato that's actually sweetSubscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and analysis free in your inbox every weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you follow me on Instagram?   Jump over there and follow @karidavis_thewell!  I am going to be giving daily recipes for POWERFUL solutions for you and your family.  The first is a GLOW SERUM for anti aging and restoring beautiful skin! Get it here: https://www.thewellteam.com/store-1 The most powerful way you can express your power is by making choices to go to NATURE FIRST for  *anti-aging *cleaning *common ailments *bumps and bruises *natural remedies I will be giving you all of my best recipes on my Instagram daily! Jump over and follow along :) and here is an editable cart if you want to get started wtih essential oils at wholesale cost!  There is no fee to get wholesale!

Julius Roberts was exhausted and overworked, as chefs often are. He couldn't help but compare himself to the happy, healthy-looking farmers who delivered produce to the restaurant he was working in. So, he decided to become one of them. It was a huge leap of faith that encompassed a commitment to seasonal eating, nature-first farming and the emotional impact of knowing exactly where his food had come from.  Keep track of Julius' efforts to grow food, discover the recipes he loves and more, on his website.  Follow us on Instagram to see behind the scenes footage from the podcast and our great new places. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock and our theme music is by Billie Marten. 

Dr. Michael Gaeta discusses natural approaches to common health issues. Reference Links: https://michaelgaeta.com/

Dr. Michael Gaeta discusses natural approaches to common health issues. Reference Links: https://michaelgaeta.com/

In this weeks episode, Kim Grant speaks with Sarah Marino. Sarah shares the concept of conservation photography and finding a mission-oriented focus in her work, as well as the challenges she faced in transitioning to photography as a career. She highlights the importance of teaching and bringing skills from her previous career into her photography business.  She also discusses the combination of writing and photography and the empowerment of self-publishing. Finally, Sarah shares her experience as the co-founder of the Nature First Photography Alliance, sharing the importance of responsible nature photography. She explains how the organisation developed seven principles to guide photographers in being more mindful of their impact on the environment. Topics DiscussedHow photography can be a meditative practice that helps to relieve stress and bring a sense of calm and joy.The benefits of bringing skills and experiences from our previous career with us when transitioning to photography as a profession.How finding a unique niche and being authentic in your work can help you stand out in the photography industry.The power of self-publishing and how it allows photographers to have more control over their work and reach their audience directly. How we can practice nature photography responsibly with the seven principles created by Nature First alliance to help guide photographers in being mindful of their impact on the environment.How being curiosity and learning about the natural world can enhance our photography experience and generate a lifelong pursuit of exploration of creative practice.Connection with Sarah:Website: smallscenes.comInstagram: instagram.com/sarahmarinophotoYouTube: youtube.com/SarahMarinoPhoto---Website: https://www.photographicconnections.com/Join the Photographic Connections community:https://photographic-connections.mn.co/Immersive Photography Weekend Dates:https://www.photographicconnections.com/photographyweekendsFollow the journeyInstagram: http:/www.instagram.com/photographicconnectionsFollow Kim's photography journey and offeringsWebsite: http://www.kimgrantphotography.co.ukYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@kimgrantphotographyInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/kimgrantphotographyMusic by Mark RobinsonSong: A Thousand LifetimesWebsite: http:/www.markrobinsonmusic.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkRobinsonMusic

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This is a short video on worms and soils and soil health. I am attempting to improve my soil in my grow tents this coming winter by adding more living natural environmental pieces. Remember the rule: Study and mimic nature! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tfsncif/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tfsncif/support

On episode #25 of the Infectious Disease Puscast, Daniel and Sara review the infectious disease literature for the previous two weeks, 3/23 – 3/29/23. Hosts: Daniel Griffin and Sara Dong Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS Become a patron of Puscast! Links for this episode Blocking NS3–NS4B interaction inhibits dengue virus in non-human primates (Nature) First evidence of locally acquired Dengue infection (CDC) Respiratory viral infections in recipients of cellular therapies (OFID) Evolving Japanese encephalitis situation in Australia (JTM) Attainment of target antibiotic levels by oral treatment of left-sided infective endocarditis (CID) Utility of PCR vs serology based testing in immunocompromised patients with Bartonella (OFID) Source-associated mobile genetic elements to identify zoonotic coli infections (OneHealth) The risk of urinary tract infection in vegetarians and non-vegetarians (Nature) Hydrocortisone in severe community acquired pneumonia (NEJM) Adjunctive dexamethasone treatment in adults with Listeria monocytogenes meningitis (The Lancet) Worsening spread of Candida auris in the United States (AIM) Origin, resistance, and spread of the emerging human fungal pathogen Candida auris (PLOS) Emergence of Candida auris (mBio) Invasive aspergillosis in liver transplant recipients (Transplant ID) Trends in reported babesiosis cases (CDC) PCR assay for diagnosis of tick-borne infections in children (OFID) Molecular evidence of widespread benzimidazole drug resistance in Ancylostoma caninum (PLOS) Emphasis of diversity, equity and inclusion on U.S Adult Infectious Disease Fellowship program websites (JID) Music is by Ronald Jenkees

Ethics is a subject that often gets a bad reputation in photography circles. People that discuss ethics are often wrongly seen as sanctimonious and elitist, when in fact, ethical considerations are really at the core of what makes us human. Ethics is an often misunderstood subject; however, it is paramount for us as nature photographers to be mindful of ethics when in the field. As this great article from Santa Clara University suggests, "ethics is based on well-founded standards of right and wrong that prescribe what humans ought to do, usually in terms of rights, obligations, benefits to society, fairness, or specific virtues." As it relates to wildlife photography, ethics can provide us with guiding principles to protect our subjects and to remain true to our personal values as photographers.  This week on the podcast I was joined by two amazingly talented wildlife and nature photographers, Pam Dorner and Jennifer Leigh Warner to discuss ethics in wildlife photography. This topic is one that is near and dear to me and I hope you enjoy both Pam and Jennifer's thoughtful responses to my questions relating to the challenges we face regarding wildlife photography and ethics. On this week's episode, we discuss: The contrast between landscape photography and wildlife photography, Our personal feelings about ethics in wildlife photography and why they are of import, Personal rules for ethical behavior as wildlife photographers, Respecting wildlife and wild places, Bear jams - what they are, and the pros and cons of them, The problems with using live bait in "wildlife photography," How to properly define wildlife photography and the problem with photographing captive animals, Spotting fake wildlife photographs, The importance of honesty in wildlife photography, And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network. Use the code FSTOP10 for 10% off! Support the podcast on Patreon. Nature First. NANPA Ethics. Article about Pam & Nature Photographer of the Year. Winning image in Nature Photographer of the Year. Here is who Pam and Jennifer recommended on the podcast this week: Betsy Botsford. Alyce Bender. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link. Scroll down to see more of Pam and Jennifer's photography.

Whether you own a camera or not; whether you're a professional or amateur photographer, or you just like to take photos when you're out with your cell phone; my latest podcast is relevant to you. I'm talking with two of the co-founders of Nature First -- well known photographers from Colorado – Erik Stensland and Scott Bacon. Nature First was launched in 2019 due to concerns about the growing impact photographers were having on the environment. Nature First is a global organization with over 5,000 members from 72 countries who have formed an alliance that promotes the protection and preservation of the world's natural and wild places. Listen in on why we need an alliance for responsible nature photography.  

In conversation with Glenn Anderson, Project Lead of the Wendling Beck Exemplar Project. Talking with Matt Meyer about the vital role of natural capital in global economies, the growing risk to food security, the importance and reward of investing in nature, how collaboration brings about real-world change, creating a blueprint to protect the planet for the long-term, building environmental resilience and how it feels to be delivering something so spectacular that we may not get to experience the impact of in our lifetime.

Focusing on one geographic area has many tremendous advantages for nature and landscape photographers. It can provide familiarity with your subjects, light, times of day, and so much more which is often overlooked by most folks. This week on Episode 291 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast, I had a wonderful conversation with landscape photographer Jon Norris about his obsession with Joshua Tree National Park. On this week's episode, we discuss: Jon's journey into nature photography, How Jon developed a relationship with Joshua Tree, How urban and abstract photography influenced his approach to making images, His approach called "Explore, Experience, Create," How revisiting a location over and over again helps his approach to photography, Recommendations for people that might get bored of a location, How his career in Engineer influenced his photography, Why he has decided to give back to organizations like Nature First, And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Support the podcast on Patreon. If you enjoyed our chat, you can join us for a bonus episode on Patreon where we discuss our Overlanding approach to making landscape and nature photographs. Here is who Jon recommended on the podcast this week: Chris Sale. Steve Bennett. Paul Cook. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!

Episode 84: Today, we're paying tribute to the last ten incredible guests we've had on the podcast.  Each of them has shared their wisdom and valuable perspectives about photography, creativity, composition, and connecting with nature.  This special Tidbit Tuesday is a compilation of their responses to the last question I ask, which is: What does connecting with nature mean to you?  Their responses are touching and thought-provoking, and I hope they inspire you to consider what connecting with nature means to you, too.  Please enjoy!GUEST WEBSITES:Episode 63: Alyce BenderEpisode 65: Justin BlackEpisode 67: David ThompsonEpisode 69: Viktoria HaackEpisode 71: David JohnstonEpisode 73: Ben WilliamsonEpisode 75: Colleen GaraEpisode 77: Anna MorganEpisode 79: Kristen RyanEpisode 83: Charles NeedleI'd love your feedback!  Please take our listener survey!Full Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

We sit down with Matt Payne, Co-Founder of Natural Landscape Awards and Nature First - The Alliance for Responsible Nature Photography to discuss the ethics and importance of responsible travel photography including geotagging, gatekeeping, and why he started the alliance. Matt is also a Colorado 14er and Centennial Finisher, and Creator and Host of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.

New normals of extreme weather are here to stay. The planet is hotter than it was a generation ago; natural disasters are more dangerous and numerous than ever. So what do we do about it as witches? Putting nature first is the uniting link between everyone's path. No matter what you call yourself: witch, spiritual person, pagan, honoree of the Old Ways… we all respect nature first and foremost. Elyse and Leandra discuss how important it is to be always asking the question as witches, “how is what I'm doing effecting nature?” Let's talk about nature's wrath: why it's happening and what we can do about it. And when we can't do anything about it, how observation and acknowledgment is part of our path as witches.Check out the Magick Kitchen Podcast Digital Course Bundle: https://cerridwensgrove.teachable.com/coursesJoin Leandra's Rebel Mystic Community here. Leandra's new book, "From the Witch's Shadow", is available now, buy here.Join Elyse's Patreon Community here, for exclusive benefits, gifts, resources, and early access. Join her newsletter at seekingnumina.com for updates.About the PodcastLeandra Witchwood is joined by Elyse Welles as they discuss magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is where witches come together to talk about our interests and experiences. The Magick Kitchen Podcast is an extension of The Magick Kitchen Blog created by Leandra Witchwood.Herbalist, Tea Witch, Shadow Witch, Occultist, Blogger & Author, Leandra Witchwood has 25+ years of working knowledge in the craft. Her training began with Ceremonial Magick evolving into a more organic free-form style of Witchcraft. Her work is mainly focused on Magickal Herbalism, Tea Magick, Shadow Work, and Kitchen Witchery. In addition to running her metaphysical store in Downtown York, PA, blog & podcast, Leandra writes books on Witchcraft. Learn more at www.LeandraWitchwood.com  or www.TheMagickKitchen.comElyse Welles is a writer, coach, tour guide, and wanderer with 10 years of experience both in and out of a coven. She offers visual meditations and sacred experiences at spiritual sites around the world on her YouTube channel, Seeking Numina, and in person tours of Greece's ancient temples. She is available for spiritual coaching services as well. Join her newsletter for free and receive a free gift: her Energy Protection Guide. For exclusive updates on the podcast, articles, downloadables, and discounts on workshops, course & services, join her Patreon Community: patreon.com/elysewelles. Follow her intentional, spiritual living tips on Facebook and Instagram @seekingnumina . 

Over the next four days our Interiors experts will be bringing you key trends, insights and interviews from Milan Design Week. Our Trends report lists 13 trends you need to know from Milan Design Week, in this short series of podcasts we'll cover four of those trends. Expect to hear from design world luminaries from Faye Toogood to Jonathan Anderson and Tom Dixon, plus exciting emerging designers such as Krill Design and the team behind the Huggable Chair, fantastic examples of circular and inclusive designs. Our first trend is Nature First.

Episode 64: Today, we're paying tribute to the last ten incredible guests we've had on the podcast.  Each of them has shared their wisdom and valuable perspectives about photography, creativity, composition, and connecting with nature.  This special Tidbit Tuesday is a compilation of their responses to the question: What does connecting with nature mean to you?  As many of you know, it's the last question I ask in the lightning round of each interview. I find their responses touching and thought-provoking, and I hope they inspire you to consider what connecting with nature means to you, too.  Please enjoy!LISTENER WEBSITES:Elizabeth Miklavcic Egídio Leitão GUEST WEBSITES:Episode 45: John BarclayEpisode 47: Talor Stone and Ashlei PayneEpisode 49: Claude FiddlerEpisode 51: David KinghamEpisode 53: Justin TedfordEpisode 55: Cheyne WallsEpisode 57: Michael FryeEpisode 59: John PutnamEpisode 61: Sean BagshawFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram***5 Naturalist Skills That Transform Your PhotographyImprove your nature photography by becoming a better naturalist with this FREE guide full of resources, skill-building strategies, exercises, templates, and more! Download at https://www.conservationvisuals.com/skills.Brought to you by the Conservation Visual Storytellers Academy

This week we talk to Wanda Craswell who lives on the Sunshine (Rainy) Coast in Queensland. Show Notes and Links:Website:  www.infocuswomen.comInstagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomenVivid Sydney Workshop: https://www.infocuswomen.com/vivid-workshopsWebsite https://www.wandacraswellphotography.com/ Instagram   @wandacraswellphotographyTikTok  @wandacraswellphotographyYouTube: Wanda Craswell Photographyhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEkTIJnVSWaiElo4mnLbbcQ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Wanda-Craswell-Photography/100045701125442/ Wanda Craswell is a travel and landscape photographer.Originally from Sydney Australia, and having lived in Canada and the UK, Von has called the Sunshine Coast Australia home for over 20 years. Passionate about travel and the ocean, she has travelled to 7 continents (highlight was sea kayaking in Antarctica) and hopes to continue her travels post-pandemic. Von has extensive experience public speaking at photography conferences and camera clubs about topics such as travel, flow/long exposure photography, and business. She has enjoyed being the guest speaker on podcasts. Contact her to book an engagement.Working with brands such as SanDisk, NISI Filters Australia, Western Digital and TCL Mobile, you can request her Media Kit and arrange social media content creation, sponsored posts and gear reviews.Focused on delivering fun small group workshops and tours that concentrate on easy, patient learning, Von prioritises quality experiences over big group numbers. Her workshops generally have under 5 participants.Wanda Craswell Photography is a Quality Tourism Accredited Business, a Tassie Tourism Ambassador and a member of Nature First - the Alliance for Responsible Nature Photography.

We're joined again this week by Bob Henderson, as we pick up our conversation from last week. In this section, Bob and I chat about his time in Norway, and some of the cultural differences he saw that influenced his approach to taking students into the outdoors.  Bob shares a lot of great insights and stories from his time in the bush, and it was a pleasure to chat with him. Bob is a writer, guide, and outdoor educator. Bob is the Editor and author of "Nature First; Outdoor Life The Friluftsliv Way". This book is one of the cornerstones of my career and style as a guide and educator, and getting the chance to pick Bob's brain about how he discovered friluftsliv and how it shaped his approach to guiding and "building an ambiance" for trips was an absolute pleasure. This is the second of three episodes that came of my conversation with Bob, so be sure to stay tuned for the other last episodes next week, where we chat about Arne Naess' Anti Expedition in Nepal, how we've seen the philosophy of friluftlsiv create change in students, and a whole lot more. Bob's WebsiteBob's Upcoming Book And Other WritingNature First; Outdoor Life The Friluftsliv Way (This Link is For Amazon, you can also contact Bob directly to order a copy if Amazon isn't for you)Wisdom In The Open AirSOTF's Friluftsliv Program

Welcome to the school of the forest podcast. This week we're joined by a really exciting guest, Bob Henderson. I was a little stars truck during this conversation, as Bob's work was crucial in creating the Friluftsliv year long program, and remains a huge influence on my guiding style, philosophy about experiential education and approach to spending time in the outdoors.Bob is a writer, guide and outdoor educator. Bob is the Editor and author of "Nature First; Outdoor Life The Friluftsliv Way". This book is one of the cornerstones of my career and style as a guide and educator, and getting the chance to pick Bob's brain about how he discovered friluftsliv and how it shaped his approach to guiding and "building an ambiance" for trips was an absolute pleasure. In this episode we talk about what friluftsliv is, how Bob discovered the concept and how well it meshed with the style he'd already started to build as a young guide and educator. This is the first of three episodes that came of my conversation with Bob, so be sure to stayed tuned for the other two episodes, where we chat about Arne Naess' Anti Expedition in Nepal, how we've seen the philosophy of friluftlsiv create change in students, and a whole lot more. Bob's WebsiteBob's Upcoming Book And Other WritingNature First; Outdoor Life The Friluftsliv Way (This Link is For Amazon, you can also contact Bob directly to order a copy if Amazon isn't for you)Wisdom In The Open AirSOTF's Friluftsliv Program

Welcome to another episode of six togs (four this week) talking photography and life in general. This week we answer two more questions that you guys have kindly submitted, namely if we travelled and couldn't shoot landscapes what would we shoot and what are our thoughts on Nature First. We also discuss first cars, scary camping moments and a bit of football (believe it or not!)

#025: Today, I sit down with Vancouver-based landscape photographer, Karen Cooper (karencoopergallery.com/), to chat about how a debilitating accident led her to nature photography, why she decided to open her own art gallery, how she uses photography as a way to inspire others to respect nature and appreciate it on a deeper level, nature deficit disorder, why she doesn't share locations on social media, and so much more!* Enjoying the podcast?  Please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts (outdoorphotographyschool.com/apple-podcasts).  It only takes a minute, and ratings and reviews are extremely helpful in getting the word out about the show, convincing hard-to-get guests, and are greatly appreciated by me!  I read each and every one of them, so thank you!* Episode 25 Show Notes: outdoorphotographyschool.com/episode25* Do you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast?  Just click this link to record your question: speakpipe.com/OutdoorPhotographyPodcast* Confused about where to focus in landscape photography? Download your FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook! (outdoorphotographyschool.com/hyperfocaldistance/)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brendapetrella)

I came across Nature First Photography when I was researching other guests for the show. I was curious and that curiosity led to this episode. I promise you there's no politics, no bashing of ideas, at least not intentionally, but simply some good conversation and education about this organization and what they're hoping to achieve. This is Latitude Photography Podcast, Episode 127 for Aug 30, 2021  Find the expanded shownotes at http://latitudephotographypodcast.com October Topic #LookingUp October 14, 2021, 6:15 p.m. Design Principle: Lines Final Prep for my National Parks visit Main Topic Today I have Scott Bacon with me and we're going to talk about an organization for which he's a founding member.  Tell us the quick overview of what Nature First Photography is all about. The 30 second snippet as it were. Now let's talk details. You've got some principles outlined on your website. They are: (and we'll talk in detail about these items) Prioritize the well-being of nature over photography Educate yourself about the places you photograph Reflect on the possible impact of your actions Use discretion if sharing locations Know and follow rules and regulations Always follow Leave No Trace principles and strive to leave places better than you found them (May 20, 2018 mention) Actively promote and educate others about these principles Scott's Images  Cerkev Sv Janeza Krstnika Predjama Castle Plitvice Fairyland Blue Bicycle and Door, Rovinj Brent's Images Disturbing the Peace Side Entrance Tossed About Trogir On the Boardwalk https://www.naturefirstphotography.org https://www.scottbaconphotography.com Resources and Links You're invited to check out Latitude Photography School, where we take the learning opportunities and go wild with them. It's my goal to help you learn how to create beautiful photographs more consistently through intentional analysis and refinement of your creative vision. I'm adding new content all the time be it new chapters and lessons to existing courses, tutorials and my favorites, QuickWins! And Live sessions where all the content is driven by member requests. You can discover all about Latitude Photography School over at my website: https://brentbergherm.com Sign up for my basic notifications email list. I'll be sending tips, ideas, stories from the road and lessons learned while on the road every 6–8 weeks. https://mailchi.mp/eeb40a226ba2/kk5w15cdqv Shop at lensrentals.com with my affiliate link and I'll get a small commission of the sale: https://www.gopjn.com/t/SENJRktJT01DR09OS0lLQ0dLT0tGTg I also have an affiliate link with ThinkTank Photo http://bit.ly/2IMRhOT Find the expanded shownotes at http://latitudephotographypodcast.com

This is the FOCUS Points photography podcast where we will talk on how you can start your photography adventure with a budget and have fun doing it You can find us in Instagram @focuspointspodcast and on Twitter @focuspointspod. You can visit www.focuspointspod.com for a list of all our episodes You can find Amaurie Ramirez also on www.amaurierazphoto.com. There you can find all his social media accounts also a large variety of prints for sale. Connect with Robert via his Instagram account @ROBERT3PX If you have any questions about the show or anything related to photography you can always contact us to focuspointspodcast@gmail.com or in any of our social media accounts If want to start a podcast, you have the idea but don't know how do it. You can contact the Fire Podcasting Group for everything related to editing like audio, voices, cutting you name it. You can send them an email to firepodcastinggroup@gmail.com or just go to their social accounts @produccionesfpg If you want to support the podcast you can go to our Patreon account https://www.patreon.com/focuspointspodcast In today's episode we have with us Brynn Alise Schmidt, a landscape/wildlife photographer and advocate You can find Brynn's work on flatironsphotography.com on instagram @brynn.alise.photography on twitter @brynnalisephoto naturefirstphotography.org For our lens art in the logo go to https://www.freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/technology --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/focuspointspodcast/support

This week on the show we talk about why we have had such a long break in between episodes along with going full time in photography and then we move on to the hot topic which is tripods. We made it in the top 15 landscape photography podcasts check it out below https://blog.feedspot.com/landscape_photography_podcasts/ Nature First: https://www.naturefirstphotography.org/ Nature First UK Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/22890...

This week on the Landscape photography vlogcast we have Dan Cook Sheffield-based Photographer Danscape on Instagram. In the absence of our buddy Matt Bishop, this week Tom and I Catch up with Dan and we talk about all things photography including what he likes to shoot and also mixing work with your passion. We also chat about social media and the associated pressure. Dans Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/dan_scape/ Dans Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/danscape.co Nature First: https://www.naturefirstphotography.org/​ Nature First UK Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/22890...​

This week on the Landscape photography vlogcast we have Matt Jackisch and we discuss his thought process when out shooting. Matt Jackisch is a Vancouver Canada based photographer and has won the epson pano award. We also talk about what he likes to photograph and how he goes about it. We also discuss what gear he is using and the kind of processing he likes in his images. Fantastic chat and a really good insight into Matts's Photography. Nature First: https://www.naturefirstphotography.org/​ Nature First UK Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/22890...​ Matts social Media Below. https://www.mattjackischphotography.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mattjackischphotography https://www.instagram.com/matt_jackisch/ #mattjackischphotography #canadianphotographer #Landscapephotography

This week on the landscape photography vlogcast we have Enrico Fossati for part Two of a fantastic conversation about everything photography including his process out in the field and photography as an art form. Enrico has fascinating insights and is an absolute joy to listen to. Please check out his work via the links below. Nature First: https://www.naturefirstphotography.org/ ​Nature First UK Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/22890...​ Enrico's social Media Below. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enrico.fossati/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enricofossatiphotography/ Website: https://www.enricofossati.it/ #EnricoFossati #Darkprocessing #Fineartphotography #Landscapephotography

This week on the landscape photography vlogcast we have Enrico Fossati for part one of a fantastic conversation about everything photography including his process out in the field and photography as an art form. Enrico has fascinating insights and is an absolute joy to listen to. Please check out his work via the links below. Nature First: https://www.naturefirstphotography.org/​ Nature First UK Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/22890...​ Enrico's social Media Below. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enrico.fossati/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enricofossatiphotography/ Website: https://www.enricofossati.it/

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Jack and John are very excited to welcome Matt Payne to our podcast.  Matt is an incredible photographer with a dynamic passion for landscape and nature imagery and experiences. Listen in as we discuss his journey as a photographer and then his determined passion to help co-found Nature First and the Natural Landscape Photography awards. … Continue reading Interview with Matt Payne →

· Sabrem que és el moviment Nature First de la mà d'un dels seus ambaixadors a Espanya, en Ricard Ametller. Fotografia i natura amb respecte pel medi ambient, al Fem Muntanya. >> https://www.naturefirstphotography.org/es/inicio ________________________ >> Clica abans de realitzar les teves a Amazon: https://ja.cat/femmuntanya >> Amazon Music: https://cutt.ly/Ivy9SKM ________________________ -> Web: http://femmuntanya.cat -> Correu: femmuntanya@femmuntanya.cat -> TW: @femmuntanya -> IG: @femmuntanya -> Telegram: https://t.me/femmuntanya

>> Col·labora fent les teves compres a Amazon a través d'aquest enllaç: https://ja.cat/femmuntanya ________________________ · Passem pel ‘Banc de proves' d'en Pol Puig Collderram. En el programa d'avui ens explica les diferències entre tallavents i impermeables, en que ens hem de fixar a l'hora de comprar-ne un i ens dona alguns models que ell ha provat recentment. >> https://femmuntanya.cat/tallavents-o-impermeable/ · Sabrem que és el moviment Nature First de la mà ‘un dels seus ambaixadors a Espanya, en Ricard Ametller. Fotografia i natura amb respecte pel medi ambient, al Fem Muntanya. >> https://www.naturefirstphotography.org/es/inicio · Sortegem dos dorsals per a la Trail Costa Brava de Klassmark. · Repassem tota l'actualitat amb l'Albert Torrent. >> https://ultrescatalunya.com · La previsió meteorològica ens la porta la Mònica Usart. · Li traslladem les vostres consultes al nostre coach Guillem Marchal. >> https://guillemmarchal.com ________________________ -> Web: http://femmuntanya.cat -> Correu: femmuntanya@femmuntanya.cat -> TW: @femmuntanya -> IG: @femmuntanya -> Telegram: https://t.me/femmuntanya ________________________ Música utilitzada: · Let Us Run For It by The Denotes | https://thedenotes.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

The Landscape Photography Vlogcast with Matt Bishop Part Two. This week we discuss Landscape Photography with Matt Bishop and cover how he started in photography and what kind of landscape subject draws his attention. Eye View photography and looking after the environments we shoot. Part two of a fantastic chat with Matt on the Vlogcast. Nature First: https://www.naturefirstphotography.org/ Nature First UK Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/228904995027108 Part One of the Interview: https://youtu.be/g0O7BlA_GYo Part Two Of The Interview: https://youtu.be/KrLQZ_gm_K0 Matts social Media Below. Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/mattbishop1979 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbishopphotography/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/landscapesandlifephotography/ #Landscapephotography #breakthroughphotography #vanguardphotouk #photography #landscape

In today's episode, we have a discussion with David Johnston, a professional full time landscape photographer, Youtube content creator and podcast host from Nashville Tennessee. He has created many online tutorial-based courses about creating compelling photographs in the field as well as when post processing and hosts workshops and speaking engagements. His work has been featured by the Nature Conservancy, Visual Wilderness, Outdoor Photography Guide, Digital Photography School and Nature First. Follow David Johnston: https://www.davidjohnstonart.com/ https://www.facebook.com/davidjohnstonphoto https://www.instagram.com/davidjohnstonphoto/ https://twitter.com/djohnstonphoto https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidJohnstonPhoto https://www.davidjohnstonart.com/podcast About the Show Welcome to the All Outdoors Photography Podcast! This podcast is about all thing's nature photography, including landscapes, wildlife, and macro. This show features two talented photographers. Henry Doyle and Ryan Taylor who all bring different experiences in photography to the podcast. This show is released weekly every Tuesday at 1pm EST. Follow the Show Email Us: alloutdoorsphotographypodcast@gmail.com Linktree (Links to all Podcast Platforms)- linktr.ee/AllOutdoorsPodcast Instagram- https://bit.ly/3jKBTmU YouTube- https://bit.ly/32WB5FJ Follow the Hosts We would appreciate if you checked us out on our individual social medias. Henry Doyle Instagram- https://bit.ly/3jHhIX0 YouTube- https://bit.ly/2X0XldT Ryan Taylor Instagram- https://bit.ly/32VgPUP YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD2WjwUKYz4dwkZrbOewkmw

Meet Bryan. He's the sales manager for one of my favorite outdoor gear brands, Astral. Astral was started in 2002 with the goal to create the best performing products for wilderness athletes in the least toxic and lowest impact way. Since then, the company has won awards for innovative designs and paved the way in both the world of outdoor footwear and PFD industry. In a market dominated by big names, Astral continues to forge ahead with nature as a key factor in their decision making process. Follow Astral on Instagram and Facebook! Here are Bryan's Top 3 Astral favorites: Bluejacket Brewer 2.0 Astropad If you're curious about what other items would be a great addition to your gear quiver or maybe even a great gift to the adventurer in your life, shoot me a message on social or at campingoutwithdan@gmail.com! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-camp7/support

Synopsis: We had a lively chat about Lori's inspiration as a "generalist" photographer. She shared her incredible photo adventures to locations such as Antarctica, the Moab Desert and now, during Covid, her neighborourhood. She also talked about her involvement with Nature First and the responsibility of photographers to preserve and care for the places they shoot. Artist Statement: "I seek out little mysteries in mundane, daily occurrences, and looks for echoes left behind in urban and ancient landscapes. In an increasingly noisy universe, I use my photography to create a balm of silence in a quiet corner. Sixteen years of studying flying trapeze in the Toronto cirque community changed my perspective on the world. A lifelong exposure to Japanese culture gave me an appreciation for fine details, and how negative spaces contribute to the tale. My camera has become both my brush and my pen, allowing me to tell the stories I find in my viewfinder." To see more of Lori's work, please visit: · Instagram · Facebook · Website

An in-depth interview with one of the top performing Ironman Triathletes in the world and a renowned doctor and practitioner of functional medicine, Dr. Stuart Porter... my brother. In this episode you will learn how he and other cutting edge doctors are reexamining the entire medical system. He discusses how he looks for the root causes of the disease of his patients and his "Nature First" approach to healing. Dr. Porter also discusses the importance of a near Ketogenic Diet in maintaining peak performance and in obtaining and retaining optimal health.Dr. Porter discusses his unique medical practice and his goals for each patient. It is eye opening to discover the depth that a properly trained medical professional can go in obtaining successful outcomes for his or her patients. A comment that stood out to me was that in a patient suffering from depression "one thing we can all agree on is that this depression isn't caused by a shortage of Prozac in their system." There are many factors making this patient depressed. Dr. Porter and his team of highly trained health professionals at Integrative Medical Associates in Provo, Utah do exhaustive research into the actual causes with complete blood panels and genome tests. He can see what is wrong in the blood and often see why in the genetics of a patient. This may not seem to be a direct connect to Real Good Deeds and real estate investing, but all the wealth in the world would gladly be given away for good health. This is an important episode for those of you who suffer from diabetes, lyme disease, crones disease, depression, fatigue and many more health concerns. I hope you will follow Dr. Porter on Instagram at @KetoTriDoc.

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Recently I heard about Nature First Photography. Joining immediately I also reached out to the creators and Scott Bacon agreed to come on the show and talk about what it is and what it means for the community. First, go Join the Nature First Photography organization. It’s free!!! Then, listen to the episode. Also, check out Scott’s website because he is an amazing photographer and his love of nature is evident in the images he takes! Show NotesNature First PhotographyWebsite: www.naturefirstphotography.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/NatureFirstMovementInstagram: www.instagram.com/naturefirst_orgTwitter: www.twitter.com/naturefirstorgScott BaconWebsite: www.scottbaconphotography.com/Facebook: www.facebook.com/scottbaconphotographyInstagram: www.instagram.com/sbacon_photo/Twitter: www.twitter.com/sbaconphotoFIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE SHOWWebsite: www.naturephotographyshow.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/naturephotographyshowInstagram: www.instagram.com/naturephotographyshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggbJQ0kEOWez_vLpGqMsXA?FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BETH Ruggiero-YorkWebsite: www.bethruggiero.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/BethRuggieroYork

In this episode, I speak with photographers Erik Stensland and Scott Bacon with Nature First. Nature First advocates for responsible photography of our public lands and wild places through education and community. We discuss their background, the genesis of Nature First, their seven principles, photography ethics, cultural values towards nature, influencers and social media and steering public behavior. There has never been a more important time to be having these sorts of conversations. Our public lands are more important than any of us individually and I think when we can accept this truth, our collective actions will reflect this sentiment. Thanks for listening. Please visit www.naturefirst.orgErik's Website: https://imagesofrmnp.com/Scott's Website: https://www.scottbaconphotography.com/Episode Page: https://www.wildernesspodcast.com/nature-firstSupport the show (http://www.wildernesspodcast.com/support)

Sarah Marino joins The Landscape Photography Show to discuss her approach to small scene nature photography as well as making a conscious effort to put nature first in photography.

Nature First (https://www.naturefirstphotography.org/) co-founder Matt Payne joins Chris to discuss the origins of the alliance, its principles, and to debate whether photographers should share shooting locations.  Preserving nature is important to Matt and many other photographers, so he shares the questions you should ask yourself when you're thinking about giving someone else a shooting location. He also provides specific examples of locations that've been negatively affected by visitors. Later, Matt discusses how he finds his own unique shots to differentiate himself as a photographer, what motivates him to shoot, and what he's learned from his own podcast, F-Stop Collaborate and Listen (https://www.mattpaynephotography.com/page/f-stop-collaborate-and-listen/) . Matt will be at all of Out of Chicago's 2020 landscape photography events to offer guidance and lead discussions. Until then, you can find him at http://www.MattPaynePhotography.com and on Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/MattPaynePhoto) .

Hoy hablamos sobre Nature First, fotografía de naturaleza responsable y Sandra nos presenta el trabajo del fotógrafo Frédéric Lagrange. Taller de Fotografía Costa de Bizkaia Dentro de la oferta formativa de mis Talleres de Fotografía de Paisaje visitaremos algunas de las localizaciones más atractivas de la costa de Bizkaia. ¿Te apetece acompañarme? Taller Costa Bizkaia los días 11, 12 y 13 de octubre. Plazas limitadas.  NATURE FIRST, FOTOGRAFÍA DE NATURALEZA RESPONSABLE Desde hace años se ha utilizado la fotografía como herramienta para ayudar a preservar la naturaleza. Siempre ha sido una forma de acercarnos a rincones y lugares que muchas veces no teníamos a nuestro alcance. Lo que sucede es que últimamente las cosas han cambiado mucho y la fotografía está teniendo un impacto enorme en algunas localizaciones. Veamos algunos de los factores que contribuyen a este impacto: Cada vez se viaja más. Hay un incremento cada vez mayor de las visitas a parajes naturales. El auge de las redes sociales y la facilidad a la hora de compartir las ubicaciones y puntos GPS. Falta de responsabilidad al visitar la naturaleza Uniendo todos estos puntos estamos causando un efecto cada vez más negativo en algunas localizaciones. Parece que cada vez hay un mayor empeño en invadir cualquier espacio con tal de conseguir nuestra foto. Saltamos barreras y no paramos ante nada. El hecho de llevar una cámara más o menos profesional no aumenta nuestros derechos sobre los de otras personas. Si una norma impide saltar una barrera, esa norma es aplicable a todas las personas. Da igual que lleven móvil, cámara compacta o cámara profesional. Este tipo de actitudes acabará con medidas extremas que pueden llevar al cierre de zonas impidiendo su visita y por supuesto, cortando de raíz cualquier posibilidad de fotografiar esas zonas. Y de hecho, ya está sucediendo en lugares como: Carteles de prohibición de acceso a la parte superior de los acantilados en la Playa de Las Catedrales, Galicia. Carteles de prohibición de acceso a la parte superior de los acantilados en la Playa de Las Catedrales, Galicia ©Rafa Irusta Actualmente no se permite el acceso a los ojos del puente de San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Bizkaia ©Rafa Irusta Para intentar crear conciencia sobre estos problemas, un grupo de fotógrafos de naturaleza nos hemos unido para crear Nature First, un movimiento centrado en cambiar la cultura de la Fotografía de Naturaleza. Según su web: “Nature First es una nueva iniciativa para reducir el impacto de la fotografía de naturaleza en parajes naturales." Ayuda a conservar los lugares que amamos y fotografiamos a través del uso racional, la educación, la divulgación, la comunidad y la investigación. Algunos de los paisajes más espectaculares y áreas naturales más preciadas de la Tierra están amenazados por el aumento de visitas y la falta de atención. Nuestro objetivo es preservar estos lugares mediante la creación de una alianza de fotógrafos responsables y cultivar una comunidad de defensores y socios para ayudar a difundir la palabra. Las acciones han comenzado con la creación de 7 Principios para ayudar a educar y guiar a los fotógrafos profesionales y aficionados en prácticas sostenibles con un impacto mínimo que ayudarán a preservar los lugares más hermosos de la naturaleza.” LOS 7 PRINCIPIOS DE NATURE FIRST Prioriza el bienestar de la naturaleza sobre la fotografía. Infórmate sobre los lugares que vas a fotografiar. Reflexiona sobre el posible impacto de tus acciones. Usa con discreción la opción de compartir ubicaciones. Infórmate y sigue las normas de las zonas que vas a visitar. Sigue siempre los principios de Leave No Trace (No dejar rastro) y procura dejar los lugares mejor de lo que los encontraste. Promueve y educa activamente a otras personas sobre estos principios.   ENLACES Nature First Leave No Trace Distancia Hiperfocal Episodio 28.

Welcome to Episode 103 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast with Chuck Haney! Chuck Haney is a professional freelance photographer/writer/videographer based in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Whitefish, Montana. Chuck has been a landscape photographer for over 25 years and has published several books and his photos have appeared on the cover of many publications. Chuck travels extensively across America in pursuit of the finest and most intriguing images. His provocative use of natural light in landscape work along with wildlife, birds and outdoor sports images have drawn national acclaim and have landed him many assignments with leading publications, travel bureaus and companies.  In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Chuck to talk about how landscape photography has changed in the past 25 years and what we think is coming on the horizon. We also talked a lot about NANPA (North America Nature Photography Association), the upcoming release of the Nature First movement, and tons more! To celebrate the launch of episode 100, we have collaborated with some of our guests to offer discounts of their tutorials and products to new and existing Patrons of the podcast over on Patreon. From March 20 through April 30, 2019, new and existing patrons will receive the following discounts: 1. 20% off Alex Noriega processing tutorial videos (only good for videos released prior to March, 2019) 2. 20% off Michael Shainblum processing tutorial videos 3. 20% off Eric Bennett instructional videos 4. 20% off Joshua Cripps Photography tutorials 5. 20% off Sarah Marino & Ron Coscorossa Nature Photo Guides e-books 6. 20% off Colleen Miniuk-Sperry’s books and eBooks To get these discounts, simply sign up as a Patron of the podcast at the $5/mo or higher level before April 30, 2019. Your discount codes will revealed after you sign up.  Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! Your support is critical - it helps with production costs and to improve the podcast over time. Thanks! Even $1 / mo helps a lot! We are growing closer to our goal of getting to $1,000/mo in support, at which point I will create an award to be given to a photographer that is a champion of conservation. Help us get there! This week on Patreon, Chuck and I talk about what it is like to live in northern Montana and what it is like to photograph that amazing state. To learn more about Chuck, check him out: Website. Instagram. Here are the photographers that Chuck recommended for the podcast: 1. John Shaw. 2. Donald Jones. 3. Jason Savage. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. You can also join the conversation on our Facebook Group! We've also started an Instagram page and a Facebook page for the podcast, where we'll be sharing updates as we go! As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link. 

Today I wanted to give you things I do to connect spiritually You might not affiliate yourself with any one religion.  Or you might consider yourself to be “spiritual”. This episode is not trying to convert you, just to spark your creativity on how you can connect more to your spiritual side. If you listen to the show you know that I’m a follower of Christ, but I wasn’t always.  And even today, I’m considered a bit unorthodox by many of my Christian friends. Much of what I believe today is influenced by what I was taught as a child, which doesn’t necessarily match what others think. This might be you. So today I’m going to tell you what I personally do to connect spiritually.  You can take some of it for yourself or leave it.  That’s up to you. Connect with Nature: First let’s talk about something that anyone can do, and that is connect with nature. When I’m feeling disconnected, frustrated, or basically just un-spiritual, I tend to want to go outside.  I like going outside and standing in the daylight.  I go to my milkweed plants and search for monarch caterpillars. Just being outside, soaking up the sunshine makes me feel more connected to God and more spiritual. I know I’m lucky where I live, because not only is it sunny most of the year, but also I look out on “open space” in my backyard.  What that means is that no one can build on the land behind me as it’s set aside for wildlife.  That set aside is only for 400 feet, but right now I have a whole mountain behind me. When I go outside in addition to the sunshine, I listen to the birds.  They are singing whether it’s cloudy or sunny.  And it’s something about the singing of the birds that calms me down and I connect spiritually to God.  I don’t even have to talk with God, I’m just there. And wherever I go, I listen for the birds.  Even in urban areas, there are usually a few around, chirping.  And if we listen carefully we can hear them.  Even crows cawing can soothe your spirit sometimes. Listening for wildlife around us can bring us a spiritual connection that we don’t have in our urban busy lives. You know what’s interesting, is that I have been training myself to listen for the last couple of years.  It’s difficult for me because I consider myself to be hard of hearing.  It’s usually when I’m in a crowded room, the talking all runs together and I cannot make out individual conversations.  So it’s hard for me to be in big groups of people. But, since I’ve been training myself to listen, I can actually now hear the sounds of my worms eating.  Sounds gross right? But I have a worm farm in my backyard.  I started it when I first started growing organic vegetables and didn’t want to put chemicals in my garden.  Now I just grow milkweed for the monarch butterfly caterpillars to eat.  But I kept the worm farm.  There’s something about watching them take food and turn it into compost that relaxes me.  And now at night when I go out to feed them, I can hear them eating. Yesterday I was outside and I could hear the flutter of the butterflies wings when it flew by me.  There was a time that I would never have heard any of that. And all of this listening is bringing me closer to God. Perhaps if you listen more to nature it will open your spirituality as well. Color Meditate/ Mind Mapping   I attend church almost every week, and I create drawings of the word that the pastor says.  Sometimes I’ve found that by drawing out the words it helps me concentrate, and then I remember what is being said. Even though my pastor is a great public speaker, is funny, and connects with his small audience of about 150 people, I have a difficult time concentrating, and even staying awake during the sermons. I’m not sure if it’s because during the week I’m so busy, and on Sundays, I tend to decompress.  After church,