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Ela Paul's avatar

Dear Whitney, it's so heart warming to see how you notice the smallest of details with your beautiful photography. Isn't it a great art form to practice presence and mindfulness?

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

It really is - my whole journey and relationship with mindfulness began alongside photography. It's a wonderful practice to bring me back to the present. ♡

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Leanna Julius's avatar

All the green is so beautiful 😍

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

♡♡

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Jason McBride's avatar

I took a deep breath and felt my shoulders relax as I gently strolled (and scrolled) through your forest pictures. Thank you for this quiet moment.

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

So lovely Jason, I'm very happy you enjoyed this stroll (and scroll)! ♡

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Hayley's avatar

Wow such beautiful writing and photographs.

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Thank you so much Hayley. ♡♡

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Sam Corrie's avatar

Stunningly magical and enchanting... Thank you x

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Thank you so very much. ♡♡♡

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JudyC's avatar

The rain drops on the tiny mosses and leaves were exquisite! Like little crystal globes!

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Yes! So perfectly round, I love how the water holds its shape. ♡

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Cori Bren's avatar

So lovely. Thank you.

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

♡♡

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Tami Close's avatar

This is just so beautiful, I can almost smell the fragrance of the forest. To explore like a child, crawling on hands and knees, with muddied clothes and bruised and achey body. Never to reach an end or conclusion, but to keep the freshness of a child always in view, to always be curious. Raindrops are vast from this perspective, an entire world in one drop. Ahhhh, Whitney, very inspired by wonder. Thank you!

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

I wish I could bottle the forest fragrance, especially after the rain, it is beyond refreshing. So happy you enjoyed it Tami, thank you. ♡♡♡

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Brooke Shaffer's avatar

Fantastic.So beautiful🌲Thanks Whitney💖

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Thank you Brooke. ♡♡♡

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Ellen's avatar

Absolutely stunning. I am a new follower and can't get enough of your photographs. Thank you

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Thank you so much Ellen - and welcome, very happy you found your way here. ♡♡

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Carri's avatar

Just beautiful, as always. Have you read Robin Wall Kimmerer's "Gathering Moss"? If you love mosses, it's a wonderful read.

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Thank you Carri. I haven't, but I will explore it, thanks for the recommendation. ♡

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

What a beautiful place. Dirty and sore, yet happy and fulfilled - I know that feeling!

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

It's the best feeling! ♡

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David Barton's avatar

So many gorgeous shades of green 🌿

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Endless! ♡

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Mary Ellen Gambutti's avatar

I want to be there!

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

♡♡♡

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JD Ridgley's avatar

I’m sure these pictures lower blood pressure.

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

I love it, thank you JD. ♡

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Naomi de Vries's avatar

I love this, stunning

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Thanks Naomi! ♡

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