Speedy Leanings!

© Nick Bowen 2014

Dragonfly

Eureka member, Nick, was able to capture this enchanting moment when a dragonfly settled on his fishing rod at Lenwade lake earlier today...

Swans, Cygnets & a Hanser at Bawburgh Lakes

A stunning set of photographs by Eureka's Nick Bowen...

© Nick Bowen 2014

Gorleston-on-Sea - Nick's Photos

Last Friday Eureka members went on one of our all-too-rare excursions out of the city. We were so fortunate to have the sun shine upon us and had a great time exploring the sea front at lovely Gorleston-on-Sea. After our wander we sat down and enjoyed a communal picnic - including an amazing Eureka cake made by Aimee!

We will be posting individual member's photographs over the course of the next couple of weeks. Here are some of Nick's photos...

© Nick Bowen 2014

Lakes

The following photos were taken by Eureka member, Nick, at Bawburgh Lakes in Norfolk. Fantastic work Nick!

All images © Nick Bowen 2014

Geese & Swans

Eureka member, Nick, just sent me these images taken at Whitlingham. They are taken on his iPhone and there is something almost dreamlike about these snapshots of moments as the birds approach. It just shows, it isn't about fancy cameras; it is always about the imagination and personality of the person holding the camera. 

Find wonder as you wander folks!

© Nick Bowen 2014

Speed Shots

Eureka member, Nick, often jokes with us that things have to be travelling at over a hundred miles an hour for him to get a decent photo. Of course that's not true as he's an excellent all-rounder. However, there's no doubt that he does have a gift for capturing speed. Here are a few of his recent photographs taken at Snetterton recently...

© Nick Bowen 2014

Sunsational!

© Nick Bowen 2014

Stunning images captured by Eureka member, Nick

Happisburgh Lighthouse

© Nick Bowen 2014

Geese

A great gallery of photographs of Egyptian and Canada geese by Eureka member, Nick Bowen...

© Nick Bowen 2014

See & Sky

Some lovely photographs here from Eureka member, Nick Bowen. 

© Nick Bowen 2014

Eureka Explore Norwich Forum

Eureka members gathered at The Forum in the heart of Norwich last Friday. We met in the warmly welcoming Café Bar Marzano and had a chat and a catch-up over a cuppa. I then talked about how Emma Blake and I initially started the Eureka group three years ago in order to put the Five Ways to Wellbeing into action. Photography walking activates the Five Ways - Connect, Be active, Take notice, Keep learning, Give - seamlessly. We then had a bit of an audit among group members to see how we are using the Five Ways in our daily lives. 

It was heartening to find that everyone is getting into good habits for their heads. As I often remind folk, it's not just there for when you're struggling; banking some 'credit' in the 'bank account of the mind' is not only great insurance if you experience hard knocks, it helps us to live life more fully and to flourish. Also, this approach isn't just useful to help heal those who have experienced a mental health crisis, it is also there as a form of mind maintenance for those who are, currently, in a good place. 

Having had that discussion, we then went exploring the wonderful space of the Forum building. As we did so, Nick sat in the cafe and helped individual members load their recent images into their folders...

So while good old Nick contributed his 'give' to the group members, the rest of us wandered, camera in hand. Initially, many of us struggled a bit to engage creatively with this awesome modern setting. However, after a while Eurekarites were snapping away and many interesting shots ensued. We will be posting more at a later date, but, for now, here are some of my photographs from the day (please click on image in order to enlarge them)...

© Colin Howey 2014