Working with Nature
Today was one of those wonderful days where everything just clicks, especially the shutter on my smartphone camera 😆
So, I got up and went - out on my bike for a good 11 mile ride down the river and then to my favorite park in Liverpool, Calderstones park. When I arrived at Calderstones, I visited the formal and Japanese garden as I always do, and the wild life seemed especially tame. I hesitate to get all spiritual, but there was a strong feeling of tranquility which seemed to permeate the gardens. Nature was completely working with me and I felt extremely quiet in my mind, despite the 'crack rock' strength Vit B12 hit and coffee I had before leaving the apartment.
Every animal or bird that I came across seemed determined to strike a pose for me and none of them were scared at my approach. I've experienced this before - to be fair, I do know how to move quietly and slowly to get the best shots of wildlife - but this felt different. It really felt like there was some type of indefinable connection... or it's entirely possible that the birds and squirrels are just used to being fed by humans 😉
Words fail me at this point, so I will let the pictures speak for themselves.
All pictures taken using my Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.
Best not viewed on partiko as the markdown doesn't display properly on the app.
That place looks amazing! And a day like this must do you good :-)
Yes, it was a lovely day out and this B12 is a boon if it keeps doing what it did today.
Honestly, I hit mile 4 on my bike, when I'd usually start feeling really tired with muscle aches, and just wanted to keep going. Energy was up, muscles seemed fine and then a nice long break in Calderstones park with all the curious animals. When I think back on it now, people must feed them. The Robin you can see photographed here, kept flying back to land right in front of me every time I did a trill whistle. After the 4th time it stormed off in a huff. Probably cause there were no crumbs incoming.
Jokes aside, it was a really peaceful place to visit and some long overdue exercise :)
I'm glad you enjoyed the pics and that I could share my day with friends over this strange wonderful thing called the web :)
a wonderful day and post...😊
Cheers sabari18 :)
I'm glad you enjoyed the pics and that I could share my day out over this strange wonderful thing called the web :)
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So glad you had a good day and you found something that will help with your condition. Here's hoping it continues to work!
Great that you could get out and enjoy nature in that lovely park.
Animals seem to pick up on your vibe and if you were feeling quite peaceful I'm sure they picked up on that and did not feel threatened.
Beautiful photos!
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Porters
I agree 100%. I've felt that effect before many times in wilderness areas, as I find a natural meditation in those places. I don't always get it in parks, but much more likely too than anywhere else in the city. I've had some amazing spots in the wilderness when I was sitting with my mind quiet. I remember one occasion when I was a teenager, I saw three young Badgers out in a field near to a small wood in the north east of the UK when we were on holiday. It was strange because Badger are super shy and usually stay under the trees :)
Glad you enjoyed the pics :)
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Looks like a nice quiet and peaceful place... with little 'friends' to accompany you... :)
Yeah, it was a lovely day out. Very sunny and peaceful :) and all my furry and feathered friends were playing ball :)
Hey @raj808
Great pictures. It looks like a great place to relax. Nice job on the bike ride, too. I hope those pills keep doing the job.
Gaz
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Yeah, me too. Cheers Gaz. It was a great little bike ride :)
Damn man, all of those pics are just mesmerizing! I'm a procastinator myself, I guess a little of Vitamin B12 might come in handy. Regards.