I feel like the answer to that question you were asked is yes and yes. We all have the capacity to pay attention to nature — whether we do or not and why is another thing. And like any practice, the more you put into it, the more your attention is rewarded. What a wonderful world in miniature you show us, thank you. x
This is a brilliant film! I enjoyed it far more than any film I've seen in the theater or on Netflix this year. It is a great reminder for me to take things slower rather than faster in 2025.
Gorgeous film of the snails--and your words of beautiful, simple truth. Your message reminds us of our own beautiful creatureliness and desire to attend in a world where we participate in our own uprooting. Thank you Thomas!
I could not love this any more! If there was a manifesto for Nature Notice Board, it would pretty much be this. Thank you Tom for the reminder to keep paying attention, keep slowing down, keep rejecting the nonsense! Everybody should watch Living, Being.
Great film! It's so adorable how they move around so slowly.
I agree about the importance of noticing. I am quite convinced I would not have managed life through many difficult situations if I hadn't maintained and re-learned the skill to be amazed by the small things in nature. I think it's one of the keys to happiness. Maybe what is often called "gratitude" these days is a similar thing, but trying to be deliberately grateful (and to whom?) feels forced to me.
Loved this! Both the message and the video... Snails are wonderful in making us slow down if we notice them. I remember as kids we used to sit and watch them for what seemed like hours. I feel they can train us to slow down. I believe we all have the capacity to do it, just need to listen to the right message - or rather to nature. Great post!
Brilliant message and film Thomas. I loved the poetry and the contrast between the noise of the streets and the quietness of the hedgerow.
I have written about noticing before as I think it is something that is so important for photography but I find that not enough people take the time too notice properly. They want to be shown ready made compositions which leaves little time for connecting with the landscape they are photographing.
Noticing is something I have been trying to promote in my work so it was lovely to read your thoughts on the subject.
This is lovely, Thomas. Thank you for the meditation.
You’re most welcome! You might also enjoy this one: https://www.urbannaturediary.com/p/the-birdwatchers
I feel like the answer to that question you were asked is yes and yes. We all have the capacity to pay attention to nature — whether we do or not and why is another thing. And like any practice, the more you put into it, the more your attention is rewarded. What a wonderful world in miniature you show us, thank you. x
Love this take - I think you're absolutely right! Glad you liked the film.
Have you read The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey?
I have not! I’ll check it out!
It’s LOVELY.
That film is epic ❤️✨
Thank you 🥰
This is a brilliant film! I enjoyed it far more than any film I've seen in the theater or on Netflix this year. It is a great reminder for me to take things slower rather than faster in 2025.
Gosh what an endorsement! Glad you enjoyed it.
Great message…for humanity, our planet. Awesome.
Thanks very much!
Just beautiful. I have an affinity for snails. I love stopping to observe them. Thanks for this.
You're most welcome :)
Gorgeous film of the snails--and your words of beautiful, simple truth. Your message reminds us of our own beautiful creatureliness and desire to attend in a world where we participate in our own uprooting. Thank you Thomas!
Thanks for taking the time to watch and read!
I could not love this any more! If there was a manifesto for Nature Notice Board, it would pretty much be this. Thank you Tom for the reminder to keep paying attention, keep slowing down, keep rejecting the nonsense! Everybody should watch Living, Being.
Excellent, thank you Zabby! Here’s to paying attention :)
I enjoyed your film…the snails are fascinating and well worth a pause and a proper look.
Thanks Pip!
Great film! It's so adorable how they move around so slowly.
I agree about the importance of noticing. I am quite convinced I would not have managed life through many difficult situations if I hadn't maintained and re-learned the skill to be amazed by the small things in nature. I think it's one of the keys to happiness. Maybe what is often called "gratitude" these days is a similar thing, but trying to be deliberately grateful (and to whom?) feels forced to me.
Thank you Hannah. Gratitude, reverence, attention - all vital aspects of understanding we are part of a greater ecosystem.
Loved this! Both the message and the video... Snails are wonderful in making us slow down if we notice them. I remember as kids we used to sit and watch them for what seemed like hours. I feel they can train us to slow down. I believe we all have the capacity to do it, just need to listen to the right message - or rather to nature. Great post!
So glad it resonated with you :) they're mesmerising little critters.
That was a beautiful little film. It took my blood pressure down a good few points. Thank you, Tom.
Phew, that was my goal! You’re very welcome.
Fantastic!
I really enjoyed watching your film, what lovely snails!
Thank you for watching!
Brilliant message and film Thomas. I loved the poetry and the contrast between the noise of the streets and the quietness of the hedgerow.
I have written about noticing before as I think it is something that is so important for photography but I find that not enough people take the time too notice properly. They want to be shown ready made compositions which leaves little time for connecting with the landscape they are photographing.
Noticing is something I have been trying to promote in my work so it was lovely to read your thoughts on the subject.
That’s great, I totally get that your line of work is defined by noticing! Slowing down reveals things to us.