The great picture adventure
- Emily Hart
- Jul 4
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 4
When caring fills most of our hours and energy, we can start to feel a bit disconnected from the world outside, from our creativity, or even just from having a moment that’s ours.
This simple photo challenge is a low-pressure way for us to step outside (or just to the window) and capture a little beauty while we’re there. No fancy kit. No expectations. Just a chance to notice what’s around us and maybe even see it differently. This blog will explore what the adventure is, how it might help us, and share some photos that have already been snapped by those in the Mobilise Community.
What is the picture adventure?
The great picture adventure started in the Mobilise Hub. It invites us to pause and notice some of the small details around us (both indoors and outside) and capture them with a quick photo. Whether it’s a tree bathing in sunlight or the cosy corner of our living room, it’s about taking a moment to capture what’s right in front of us and sharing it with others to pass on the calm or cosy vibes. It’s not about photography skills but the joy of noticing something beautiful or interesting, and having a way to hold onto and share it.
We don’t have to spend long trying to find a good photo opportunity, we can just use whatever we notice around us. We might want to:
Snap a shot of something on our next walk
Capture a photo of what’s happening outside our window as the kettle boils
Take a photo of the nature in our garden or just outside our doorstep
How taking photos of nature can help us
This little challenge is a gentle prompt to step outside or even just look out the window and reconnect with the world, offering us a temporary pause from our daily responsibilities.
Spending time in nature (even just for a few minutes) has been proven to calm our nervous systems and boost our mood. Add a camera or phone into the mix, and it becomes a creative opportunity. Plus, we can build up a beautiful collection of photos to look back on afterwards.
Finding the beauty indoors
Not all of us can easily get out, and that’s okay. There’s still so much we can capture from inside our homes. Taking photos indoors can help us see our space in a new light. Maybe it’s the steam rising from a morning cuppa, the corner of the room where sunlight lands, a much-loved houseplant, or something we’ve made and want to share.
It’s a nice way of celebrating the things that bring us comfort and joy.
Our pictures might even inspire others, whether it's sharing a craft we've picked up, a shelf we've finally sorted, or the little details of home that quietly keep us going.
Some inspiration for our photos
If we do feel inspired and want to get involved. Here’s some inspiration for things we could take photos of both indoors and outdoors, whatever the weather or season.
Summer
Shadows coming through tree leaves
Sunshine falling across the floor
Summer flowers in our local park
Autumn
Autumn leaves in different colours
Raindrops on the pavement
Foggy windows or glass
A warm drink in our hands
Winter
Frost on the grass or car
Fairy lights or candles
Mugs of hot chocolate
A cosy corner of the house
Take a look at some of the winter photos others shared over in this Mobilise Hub post for more inspiration!
Spring
New buds or leaves
Light rain on our window
Birds in the garden
A fresh cup of hot tea on the windowsill
See more examples of the Spring inspired photos that were shared in this Mobilise Hub post.
Photos from other carers
There is something powerful about seeing the world through someone else's eyes.
Be it a windswept beach in Cornwall or a misty garden in the Scottish Highlands, a photo can offer a little window into each other’s lives wherever we are.
It's not just about the pictures, but feeling connected, knowing we're not alone and finding comfort in the small, beautiful things that others have noticed too.
Over in the the Mobilise Hub, carers from across the UK have been sharing their lovely snaps!
Next steps
📸 Get involved in the Mobilise Hub
Join the Mobilise Hub, a free online community of carers where we can swap stories (or our photos), ask questions and share what’s helped us.
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