I’m being trained in a new job at the moment and it’s quite mentally demanding; there’s just so much to take in and absorb and I wonder whether I will ever remember it all! Yesterday morning was a little stressful but a walk by the river in the afternoon soothed all the stress away.
Whilst watching swans and ducks floating along I noticed this seed caught on these dried flower stems. It looked so pretty and bright in the sun. I like the simplicity of the image and its symbolism as I’m hoping I will ‘catch on’ to all the things I need to learn in the new job pretty quickly!
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wonderful detail on this image. i was immediately drawn to it. it looks quite like a downy feather. good luck with the new job.
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Many thanks Terry. It does look feather-like doesn’t it? So light and hanging on so firmly.
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It feels like you have captured the essence of understanding…..
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Thank you Savy. The understanding is key and a big step-up from knowing.
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It’s good to take a break, clear the mind, and enjoy nature…even the simple things. Even a short break helps the mind think better. It will take time, but you will get there. Nice photo.
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Yes; I could have sat indoors and stewed indefinitely but going out and communing with nature was – as most often – the remedy to stress!
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Nature things will ease your stress.Have a good day. 🙂
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Connecting to Nature is a wonderful stress-reliever! Many thanks cocomino 🙂
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Nicely seen Meanderer! Yes, it’s such a soothing shot, and it really brings a sense of calm. All the best with the training, hope it goes well.
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Thanks so much CV! Walking near water is nice and soothing. Hopefully everything I’m learning will start to stick soon!
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That’s nice, oh that’s very nice! Very different, and the brownish stems go very well again the greenish background, and the lighting is good too. Adrian
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Thank you Adrian! It is a bit different but it just captured the mood of that afternoon so perfectly!
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It took me a bit, but I got it!
Beautiful!
Good luck with the new job.
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Thank you Sandy! Hopefully I’ll get the hang of things this week!
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nice colours and contrasts. It is only natural when you start a new job to feel that way. I am sure the steepness of the learning curve will ease quicker than you expect.
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Thank you Sheila! Yes – a new job is always difficult. The feeling of not knowing what you don’t know is quite disconcerting! Hopefully by the end of this week things will settle down!
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Nice…hope you are catching on!!!
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Thanks David! No – not really! More a case of one step forward, two steps back 😉
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Well seen and well captured.
Good luck with the new job. You will soon settle in.
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Thank you Calvin! It’s slow going as the job seems to be developing as fast as I’m being trained! Hopefully all will be well.
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“Catching On”…well, I’m obviously catching up on your posts. Out photographing nature is always the perfect way to counter stress.
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It is – that’s so true. One gets so absorbed in looking at Nature closely that any stressful feelings generally melt away.
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i hope your new job is going well and that you have indeed caught on.
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Thanks so much Maggie! I’m enjoying the new job and am looking a little less startled by all the information I need to absorb!
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