By Giuseppe Milo – Imported from 500px (archived version) by the Archive Team. (detail page), CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=71318816
Erhu sample by irzirgpznj — https://freesound.org/s/477169/ — License: Creative Commons 0
A calm lake or a quiet stretch of ocean has always been my go‑to place to reset, especially on days when life feels a little heavy. The stillness, the soft ripples, the way the light dances on the surface—it all brings a kind of peace I can’t find anywhere else.
Growing up in the city meant being surrounded by noise and motion nonstop, so maybe that’s why nature feels extra special to me. Whenever I’m near water, it’s like the world slows down just enough for me to breathe again.
Lately I’ve been dreaming about visiting beautiful spots like this one in Korea. The photos alone feel like a deep breath. One day, I hope I’ll get to stand there in person—taking in the view, feeling the breeze, and letting the calm sink in. And honestly, I’d love to explore any place in the world that carries this same quiet beauty.
Until then, I’ll keep chasing moments of peace wherever I can find them.
Hi Shirley (I also read your introduction post), I really enjoyed the picturesque image you’ve selected. I also feel similarly when looking at large bodies of water, as there’s just something so special about their seemingly endless nature that brings a deep sense of tranquility. The audio enhances the serenity of the setting, by grounding it in the traditional Korean architecture of the floating gazebo. Other audio choices that could pair well with the image are the sounds of a flowing water stream. One last thing I noted about your post was that the source links weren’t embedded properly, however the overall post looks great otherwise.
Hey! This post is exactly the peace I was looking for today. I agree that there is something about the stillness of the water in the photo above that truly brings peace and tranquility to the hustle and bustle of everyday life. I think the audio you chose only enhances that. It almost feels like you are there when looking at the photo with the audio playing. It almost feels like I am meant to be meditating on the shore.
Hello again, Shirley! I agree about the tranquility that the photo brings. The music paired with it enhances the feeling of peace, but more than that, I appreciate how it adds to the photo’s cultural aspect. As Kayla mentioned, I also noticed the links were not properly embedded. It might’ve gone unnoticed while including them. I also think we were able to include a name for the image we used. Overall, I loved the combination of the image, the sound, and the description!