BlogHide Resteemstheoutlife (25)in photography • 7 years agoMy Fear of Photoshop and Authentic PhotographyAfter having downloaded the free trial of Lightroom in no small way do I understand the inherent capabilities of a high-quality photo editor. However, I worry that it’s use is a double-edged sword.…theoutlife (25)in nature • 8 years agoLEAVING THE BOXES TO CLAIM OUR FREEDOM: WHY WE GO OUTSIDELet us close our eyes a moment and imagine two scenarios. In the first scenario, you wake up from camping and find yourself to be very cold, arm hugging and shivering cold. It’s not the fact that…theoutlife (25)in lifestyle • 8 years agoCLOUDY MORNINGS AND MEDITATIVE BRAIN WAVESStudies have shown that the brain produces patterns that mimic those seen during meditation when it responds to nature or natural scenes and suggests that it is indeed meditative to hike, fish, or…theoutlife (25)in lifestyle • 8 years agoREAL MEMORIES AND MANUFACTURED FEELINGS: THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TV AND OUTLIFEDuring a recent camping trip, a bolt of lightning struck a nearby mountain and the resulting thunder was the loudest and most severe crack I think I’ve ever heard. Immediately, those at camp looked…