Both nature and art evoke emotion, so let the nature photography you choose, help you create the emotional environments you want. Do you want to evoke calm--think of water scenes and mountains. For enchantment, think about hummingbirds or butterflies. For awe, think of canyons, bears, or whales. Peace with power--think of ocean waves. These galleries are arranged by emotions commonly evoked by particular images. What emotion do you want your family and guests to feel in different rooms? For a business, what emotion would you like customers to experience while they are in your waiting room or your office?
Both our minds and bodies repond to photographic art. Research has found that looking at a photograph of nature can change not just our mood, but our blood pressure. People even heal faster when they are surrounded by scenes of nature. This is why most hospitals now include nature photography in their waiting rooms, healing rooms, and hallways. Your home or workplace can also be a place of peace, healing, excitement, or all the other emotions aroused by these images. Stay a while and feel...