Being out and about in nature is one of my favorite pastimes. Unfortunately, the hustle and bustle of our daily lives prevents us from doing that pastime as much as we ought. This is why nature photography is one of my favorite types of photography. It brings me outside literally and figuratively: outside of myself, outside of the confines of my daily routine and the drudgery that can befall that routine. It makes me think outside of myself and the worries however large or small that might be plagueing me at the time. It forces me to reflect on what’s most important. It makes me appreciate the beauty that is all around, not just in nature, that is oft overlooked for one reason or another.