I notice that both plants and animals follow natural cycles of growth and survival, relying on instinct. Just as nature continually renews itself, we also need to reconnect with the natural world periodically. Elements such as sunlight, air, and water are essential for our survival. There's a Chinese saying: "One must be grounded." Many people enjoy creating traditional Chinese gardens that include soil and grass, allowing for that essential feeling of nature flowing into one's body. Strikingly, humans are the only beings that wear shoes, limiting direct contact with the earth's surface.

 I lay on the ground with silver gelatin paper beneath me, allowing me to stay grounded and feel connected to nature, capturing the world from a unique angle to create lumen prints. I ventured into the forest in search of ways to remain present, and lying in nature made me acutely aware of the moment. Using my body to photograph my surroundings is my method of capturing the present, with lumen prints serving as tangible evidence of my experience. These prints emphasize duration rather than immediate snapshots.