Sunday, October 23, 2016

Photo Essay

Traveling provides us a chance to admire the beauty of nature, offers a sense of freedom, and inspires us to reflect on our life. Three months ago, I traveled to and captured some photos at the Isle of Skye in Scotland, United Kingdom. The view of the land, the lake, the sea, and the sky made me feel small. Seeing the land being divided by lakes and then reconnected at distance and the peaks rose from rugged surface, I praised the power of nature. Nature creates us, embraces us, and nurtures us. Nature is strong, however, it does not suppress us nor limit us from exploring it. We can choose to perceive nature from different perspectives. In Scotland, I sat on the lawn by the lake and saw mountains and the land disappearing from the horizon. I also climbed up the peak and received a panorama of the landscape from the crest. Nature may appear overwhelming to us, but we are free to explore and discover it. In this progress, we think, reflect, and gain.

#Scotland   #Isle of Skye   #Tranquility   #Meditation

#Scotland   #Isle of Skye   #View from Old Man of Storr

#Scotland   #Isle of Skye   #Lighthouse   #Vastness of Earth

1 comment:

  1. Grade breakdown:

    4/4 for intro (4 for framing a "feeling" or "emotion" - What you are describing in your intro is a sense of being "overwhelmed" by nature. You start off by talking about a feeling of "freedom" and how nature makes you feel "small" or "overwhelmed" yet still able to explore.) (& 2 for grammar/writing mechanics)
    3/3 for photos (Ben, these photographs are stunningly beautiful! Thank you for sharing. I wish I could visit the Isle of Skye now.)
    3/3 for hashtags (good overall!)

    Total: 10/10
    Letter Grade: A

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