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Title
Shinrin Yokin
Artist
Sandi Mikuse
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
"Shinrin Yokin" is the Japanese term meaning "Forest Bathing". Isn't that perfect?!! Now when I go out into nature, I tell my friends I am going "forest bathing". The Japanese have done studies showing that even 20 minutes in the forest reduces stress hormone levels, has a positive impact on one's immune system and slows respiration and heart rate. In other words, forest bathing is GOOD FOR YOU!!! I knew this long before I ever read these studies. "Shinrin Yokin"...what wonderful medicine!
This beautiful forest path was captured at Tow Hill on Haida Gwaii (formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands). I feel very fortunate to have been able to experience this magical place.
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November 1st, 2013
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Vail, AZ - United States
The image is great, Sandi, but your story behind this is even better. It gives us so much insight on your subject but even more important, it gives us insight on YOU, the artist. Keep up with the good work and wonderful descriptions.........FAV / Like
Dubai, D - United Arab Emirates
Whenever i feel a kind of sadness , I use to come and view this peaceful photo in your gallery,dear Sandi !!! It brings immense happiness, instantly!!!! (F/L)
Houston, TX - United States
These is a beautiful place to visit with a nice pathway for everyone. Like/fav!
Eureka, CA - United States
I keep thinking back to this image Sandi. The forest is such a beautiful place and, now, I get to enjoy the forest on a more regular basis. Forest bathing is my new thing. Great image (still)!
Rishikesh, Ut - India
Sandi,Beautiful perspective and color contrast in this!!!!!!!!!!!! Wonderful spot you have captured.L/F
Bellingham, WA - United States
This is so special and wonderful Sandi. The road leads the eye so beautifully into this charming wood and the atmosphere is just fantastic!! I am happy to see this image!! BTW: You must continue and put more picture because your work is so beautiful!! Have a wonderful week Sandi!
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Ah ♫♥! What a wonderful commment! Thank you so much my friend! I do try to put new images on when I can....I have so many demands on my time that it is hard...but I try!!! Thank you for your kind, kind encouragement!
Highlands Ranch, CO - United States
Oh, how wonderful, peaceful place, I would love to take a walk and listen just the music of the forest!!! Lovely capture as usual dear Sandi!! FV/L
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Oh Cristina! Now I know for sure you are a kindred spirit...because you hear the music of the forest, too! Yay!
Wylie, TX - United States
Hello dear Sandi , what an amazing place and photograph!! I love it!! take care and have a fantastic week!! lfv
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Hi Deyanira! Wonderful to see you here as always my friend! Thank you, I am glad you like this one....and you have a fantastic week, too! :))
Everett, WA - United States
It seems Sandi you found what make me who I am. I'm more at home in the forest then anywhere less. Ingrained deep in my blood. I also invented a hot water system that you could create a hot tub wherever there was water. Taking many bath in the forest even in the snow. The faces of other hikers as they pass by in their snow shoe seeing us setting there only in shorts is priceless. This is an amazingly beautiful shot Sandi but I was wondering if the Japanese call the forest bathing "Shinrin Yokin", what is the Japanese term and meaning for Dwight Yoakam ? As the Japanese seem to have a term for everything :o) Like / Favorite
Sandi Mikuse replied:
LOL! Hey, Ken, I hope you have patented your mobile hot tub idea! Sounds great! :)))) I am not sure what the Japanese call Dwight Yokam...do you think they have even heard of him?!!!!! Great to see you stop by, by the way my friend! :)
Jackson, MI - United States
Very beautiful and talented work!! f/l/t
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Ah thank you Lee...coming from such an artist as yourself, that is a real compliment!
Amarillo, Tx - United States
I love forests and what a gorgeous path to wander down while day dreaming...Love it, Sandi. f/l
Maui, HI - United States
. . ★ . . lovely light on the mosses . it looks like such a peaceful place . it is beautiful Sandi . enjoy your description as well . . Aloha . . ★ . .
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Hi Sharon! Oh it is always so wonderful to see you here! And thank you as always for your gracious comment!
Pinckney, MI - United States
Beam me over I need a forest bath in this splended wilderness.
Sandi Mikuse replied:
You'll find heaven in Haida Gwaii, Gerald! Longfellow would love this place, and so would you! Thank you for visiting, Gerald!
Alameda, CA - United States
A wonderful capture of this beautiful, rich forest, and the enticing pathway! Very nicely done, Sandi!!
Columbus, OH - United States
The quiet eternal beauty of the forest does seem to just cleanse the soul. I love the bathing concept so much...so happy to have read your words and bathed in the beauty of your image!! ahhhhh :) . . . fav/L59
Prosser, WA - United States
I love it, Sandi. This is really beautiful. It does almost have a magical feel to it. I always knew that there was a good reason why I enjoyed my career as a a forester so much. I must agree "forest bathing" every day was great.
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Ah Charles...I am so glad you like this one...thank you for your kind comment. :)
Alexander, ME - United States
A beautiful scene Sandi--love the lush greenery and the path leading you in! Your description is awesome--how cool is that?! f/v
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Hi Bill!! It is always an honor to have you visit. Thank you for such a kind comment my friend. I am so glad you like this one!
Yale, mi - United States
Beautiful image. Makes me yearn for summer and long walks in the woods. v/f
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Ah thank you for your kind comment, Flora! Yes, I am longing for winter to be over so I can get out there and enjoy the forest too!
Denton, TX - United States
I've always enjoyed these type of images, Sandi.....a trail beckoning the viewer to follow it. You did a fine job on this scene. Really fine!
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Ah coming from a master such as yourself I take that as a real compliment, Jeff! Thank you!
Garland, TX - United States
Let me try that again......fantastic comp SANDI !!!
Sandi Mikuse replied:
LOL! Hey, I would love to have that name! "Shinrin" sounds so much more exotic than "Sandi"!
Cedar Rapids, Ia - United States
Sandi,How beautiful and full of peace. I would love to walk this Forest with my husband and think it would be so romantic and refreshing. Love this ! Thank you for comment dear friend,Marsha FV
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Marsha! This walk awaits you! Just take a trip to our Queen Charlotte Islands, also known by the native population as Haida Gwaii! It is Tow Hill in Naikoon Provincial Park. Glad you like it...hope you can see it yourself some day my dear!
Colorado &, N. - United States
CONGRATULATIONS your outstanding artwork is FEATURED on the highly viewed Art Group: MOTIVATION MEDITATION INSPIRATION! Out of of hundreds of pieces of artwork received daily to review and choose from, your work has been chosen because of it's excellence!
Doniphan, MO - United States
What a beautiful place, and so wonderfully captured! The path just beckons to be explored and enjoyed! I love forest bathing as well! :D v/l
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Ah I am so glad you do, Debbie! I think it is so good for you! I am so glad you like this image, too! Thank you!
Rochester, NY - United States
I see you too love a path in the forest! We are alike in looking for the nature paths that seem to hold more meaning than just a path in the woods! Nice work! fv vote
Tabernacle, NJ - United States
Not only a great image but great information and advice as well. Excellent color and composition, very inviting image. v/f
Dubai, D - United Arab Emirates
True Sandy ,I too experienced it...but never knew it was written in Japanese scriptures !!!!! (So I want to do it again....a distant dream from the desert!...This beautiful image makes me so relieved.. ) Have a most pleasant thanks giving too,Sandi !!! (F/L)
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Oh Latha...so glad I could bring some of the healing forest to you! And thank you for your kind comment!
Perth - Australia
Through your lens, luckily, I also can experience this truly magical place! Very nice shot, Sandi! L&Fav
Toronto , ON - Canada
Wow Sandi, this is a superb composition. Amazing detail, light and depth you have use a POV that truly invites the viewer to take a walk along the board walk. Excellent work my friend! V/F
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Peter! Wonderful to see you here my dear! And thank you for such a thoughtful comment! I really appreciate it!
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