4970. Mental wellness -journal and photography - "One Frame, One Page" Ritual

how does nature photography impact mental health of adults?

Nature photography combines exposure to nature with creative expression, which creates a powerful double benefit for adult mental health. It’s not just being outdoors — it’s actively noticing and framing the natural world.

Here’s ONE way how it impacts adults psychologically:

turn it into a reflective journaling + photography hybrid practice

Here is a Reflective Journaling + Nature Photography Hybrid Practice designed for a busy urban adult in Singapore.

This combines:

• 📷 Visual attention

• ✍🏽 Gentle reflection

• 🌿 Nervous system reset

It is structured but calm — about 10–15 minutes on weekdays, 45–60 minutes on weekends.

 

The “One Frame, One Page” Ritual

1. Walk slowly.

2. Choose one photo that feels meaningful.

3. Sit somewhere quiet.

4. Write one full page responding to:

• Why did I choose this image?

• What does this scene reflect about my current life?

• What feels steady here?

• What feels changing?

Optional closing line:

“This week, I am like this landscape because…”

 

 

 

 

A rare sighting as compared to 10 years ago. Urbanisation. Habitat loss.
Female Common Scarlet dragonfly
Territorial. Didn't leave twig.

Photography
Hard to focus - no contrast as wood chips camouflage dragonfly
Eye level bending of knees 

Weather
Bright sunny
Beads of sweat