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Photography day


 I don't have a DSLR anymore but luckily we've been able to borrow a bridge camera from a friend. It's got an awesome zoom so Niamh has been using it to see if she can clear wildlife shots. Yesterday we were lucky enough to see a heron, but today we think we know where the heron's nest is so we'll be staying a distance away but a heron shot would be such an amazing achievement. 

Niamh does struggle with her focus level and patience, so I'm using photography as a means to get her to see that focusing and being patient has rewards. I can't wait to upload the photos she's taken so far!

Photography is really good for me too - it's a form of mindfulness that is really helping me right now. We're moving house soon, my stress levels are through the roof, so going out each day to just take everything in (while being distracted from the stress) is a massive bonus. 

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