I am fortunate enough to have the central library and public gardens within walking distance of work. It is easy to get to both and enjoy on my lunch hour. A few weeks ago I treated myself to an ice coffee during McDonald’s dollar drinks. It was beautiful out so I headed up the street and into the public gardens.
I found a bench in the shade and started on my “to do” list for the next few days and weekend. I am a list person and I’m more focused when I have it in writing down. So always have one or two lists on the go ALL the time.
Sitting there I looked up (mainly as my neck needed the stretch) and thought oh the trees and sky look so pretty from this angle. Looking down not as pretty but still interesting. I realized I would have missed that tree/sky view if I hadn’t needed the stretch. That got me thinking of looking up and down – that lead to a blog post.
So I’m challenging myself to look up. I mean up as in the back of head is parallel to the ground. Also look straight down. To make things more interesting I’m going to zoom in to at least 3 x. I’ll post on Instagram. Going to use #upanddownviews. Would love for anyone to join!
You can always start now!
You can always start now 
Like you, I also need lists and I love the up/down idea! I remember when I started doing it in town more because I’d realised I’d never really looked up at the buildings, and I started seeing so much new stuff I’d never noticed before. Joy in the small things! I hope the week is kind to you lovely.
Caz xx
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What an interesting idea and I just might try that in my garden. Before I retired, I always told my art students that they needed to really see how things were and not how their brain thought they were-this is a good exercise. Bravo!
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I B love taking photographs from different viewpoints, upwards in particular. I’ll definitely be following along and maybe taking part too.
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It is interesting – try zooming in to see different perspective also.
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I’m also a list person, I think we’re many! I often look up, but not usually as ‘up’ as you did for this post! I must remember to start looking up more often. I do look down a lot, as I don’t have a car so I walk everywhere. I often see beautiful little insects on the footpath, which is lovely as they always look so busy and in control of their lives! 🙂
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I don’t have a vehicle either so yeah to looking down usually to make sure no tripping hazards. So let’s start looking up – maybe stopping first on our walks and checking the sight out!
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That’s a good exercise–for the mindset and not just the neck!
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I think we miss things not only not looking up or down but just not looking. Feel we rush through the day and our thoughts are on what we have to do and not often enough on what is around us. Thanks for visiting.
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It is such a simple post which is so beautifully narrated.We all need some breaks and good environment and feasible things in our vicinity so that we can explore at any time.
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thank you for visiting. It gives me a moment to stop and take in my environment. Which is always positive.
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Ooooo I want to do this too, will look out for your #hashtag! I must admit I am taking more time to enjoy and notice the every day things and hope I can continue on with this once I return home ♥
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I have so enjoyed your capturing of Turkey. I’m envious of your adventure. You will have beautiful shots when you get home. Have been incredible country.
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Generally I do not read post on blogs, but I would like to say that this write-up very pressured me to check out and do it!
Your writing taste has been surprised me. Thank
you, quite nice post.
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