Tim SmalleyNov 18, 2022

Hey, my name is Tim.

I'm a recovering tech entrepreneur now working as a full-time professional photographer based in Hertfordshire, UK. I specialise in architecture, but my passion is trees and forests.

I left tech in 2017 and had a breakdown shortly afterwards, which nearly led me to take my own life. Having a fantastic therapist and spending lots of time in nature helped fix me up, and helped me rediscover my love for photography.

A few recent woodland images are below.

#introduction

Show threadKaSaPoNov 19, 2022
@timsmalley These are some beautiful images! Nature sure has healing powers. It destresses and grounds you just walking in nature and enjoying the beauty.
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 19, 2022
@KaSaPo I met a psychotherapist while photographing his home the other day. We talked about my journey and he said that one thing many of us are afraid to do is to be present with ourselves and our thoughts. For me, a walk in the woods helps me to enter a meditative/flow state - it heightens my senses and self-awareness.
Show threadKaSaPoNov 19, 2022
@timsmalley I can see how that works for you. For me it's I sometimes have too many thoughts, not structured, a walk in nature calms that down, lets me see things with more ease - I think it's something similar what you experience as meditative/flow state. That's why it's also more effective if I walk alone, no distractions through speeches
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 19, 2022
@KaSaPo yep, that's it - I don't get the idea of having the radio/a podcast/a book/etc in your ear when you're in nature. It's a time to be free.
Show threadKaSaPo
@timsmalley Yes, otherwise you also miss out on all the noises of nature or its quietness.
Nov 19, 2022 at 8:12pmWeb