Lauren Cunningham
Are there health benefits for going outdoors?
In response to my question, I have learned that there are many benefits to going outdoors. Going outdoors can increase one’s health in many ways and overall make a difference in one’s life. I have learned that taking time out of your day to go outside and explore nature can only…[Read more]

Outdoor Adventures Poem
Our outdoor adventures class began with a hike in the woods,
Where we climbed through the mountains within Marymount’s neighborhood.
We hiked to the Potomac river,
the journey was long but the sight made us shiver.
The untouched nature was very pretty,
We were thankful to get away from the busy city.
Our next hike…[Read more]

Outdoor Adventures Poem
Our outdoor adventures class began with a hike in the woods,
where we climbed through the mountains within Marymount’s neighborhood.
We hiked to the Potomac river,
the journey was long but the sight made us shiver.
The untouched nature was very pretty,
we were thankful to get away from the busy city.
Our next hike…[Read more]

In response to my question, I have learned that there are many benefits to going outdoors. Going outdoors can increase one’s health in many ways and overall make a difference in one’s life. I have learned that taking time out of your day to go outside and explore nature can only positively affect your mental and physical health.
After doing…[Read more]

Are there health benefits for going outdoors?
Pearson, David G, and Tony Craig. “The Great Outdoors? Exploring the Mental Health Benefits of Natural Environments.” Frontiers in Psychology, Frontiers Media S.A., 21 Oct. 2014, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4204431/.
David Pearson and Tony Craig talk about how natural env…[Read more]

Are there health benefits for going outdoors?
Pearson, David G, and Tony Craig. “The Great Outdoors? Exploring the Mental Health Benefits of Natural Environments.” Frontiers in Psychology, Frontiers Media S.A., 21 Oct. 2014, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4204431/.
David Pearson and Tony Craig talk about how natural env…[Read more]

Lauren Cunningham Inquiry Questions
Are there health benefits for going outdoors?

My three favorite pictures are Waves of fog roll over a neighborhood in Mill Valley, California, as seen from the top of Mount Tamalpais, Nakatsuna lake from Nagano, Japan, and The Milky Way over Mount Bromo.
The picture Waves of fog roll over a neighborhood in Mill Valley, California really stuck out to me because of the windy clouds. This image…[Read more]

1. After seeing the photos effect I learned that taking pictures up close can allow one to capture interesting details of an object. You can get really cool and abstract photos by finding the patterns and details in a photo.
2. Seeing the photographs influenced my opinion on the outdoors in a positive way. The photographs capture the beauty of…[Read more]

1. The golden hour occurs during the sunrise and sunset.
2. I learned that it’s important to get to the location before the light gets interesting. Also, you have to bring a tripod for landscape shots because the camera will allow less light and keep your camera still for the perfect picture.
At what times of day is there blue lighting?
3.…[Read more]

Lauren Cunningham
1. Rule of the thirds
2.Natural lines to lead the eye into the picture
3.Diagonal lines create movement
4. Natural frames (windows/doors)
5.contrast between color and ground
6. Fill the frame
7. Center dominant eye
8. Patterns and repetition
9. Symmetry