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A nature journal is both a visual and a written record of your observations and thoughts. Consider these words from author and naturalist C.W. Leslie:
"The heart of nature journaling is the learning of observation skills, not drawing skills."
"Nature journal drawings are meant to provide visual evidence of what (you have) seen and learned."
Before you head outside, keep in mind these nature journaling tips and tricks...
| Think Small |
Draw something that could fit in the palm of your hand. Detail will be more easily captured and observed this way.
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| To color or not to color... |
Color can be a great tool but it can sometimes distract you from your focus when nature journaling - a total awareness of detail. You can capture a tremendous amount of precise detail with just a #2 pencil and white paper.
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| Structure |
Check out the vein structure of a leaf or the limb structure of a tree. Are the limbs opposite each other or do they alternate? Check out the edge of a leaf. Is it smooth or toothed?
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| Lean on Me |
Carry something to lean on so you can make the most your nature journal time.
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| Focus |
Find one thing to focus on at a time. Like that tree? Focus on a branch and then focus in on a leaf on that branch.
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| The "Flip Side" |
Don't let this "old" term from the days of albums and record players throw you. Just check out the underside of what you are focusing on. Chances are you never realized the amount of detail there before.
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Nature Links:
e.nature.com- this site offers beautiful photos of birds, audio files of their songs and specific information for each region of the USA. |
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