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We know that water is good for us. We are continuously told about the health benefits of staying hydrated, from keeping our skin clear to our internal organs functioning correctly. Water flushes out toxins from your system and it’s generally accepted that 5 - 8 large glasses of water are required by every human on the planet on a daily basis. However, not everyone actually drinks this much water, mostly from forgetfulness or disliking the lack of flavor in a glass. It’s true that water may seem a little boring, but it’s so good for you that you really shouldn’t leave it out of your daily routine. If you want to enhance your water drinking experience and health, here are some things you can add.
Add some freshly squeezed lemon to your glass of water, particularly the first glass of the day. Lemon water is a great source of Vitamin C and it also makes your skin more radiant. Lemon will help you stay hydrated too. It aids digestion, helps with weight loss, and can prevent kidney stones from developing. It also freshens your breath. With all these benefits, why wouldn’t you add water?
Lime has more of a zing in water, and it is also packed with antioxidants. It is a natural source of potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Lime lowers blood sugar too, so it’s basically a miracle addition to water.
To make water taste better without adding sugary diluted cordials, you can use sliced orange or fresh mint leaves. If you are feeling adventurous, perhaps add rosemary or basil. Infusing your water with melon or red berries will also give it a light fruity flavor that makes it easier to swallow.
If you prefer a hot drink, maybe boil some water with fresh ginger?
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The First Ever Photograph Captured Underwater
This photo may not seem like much at first glance. When you take a look at it, you may wonder what makes it so special. It is simply an underwater photograph. So what, right? We’re so used to them from magazines, documentaries and Insta.
Well, the fascinating bit is that this is one of the oldest underwater photographs ever taken! It was actually captured almost 100 or so years ago. If we were to be precise, between 1893 and 1899. The image is believed to be from the South of France, in Banyuls-sur-Mer and is among the countless masterpieces presented by Romanian oceanographer and French photography trailblazer Louis Boutan.
Louis inherited his love for diving at an early age when he worked for a marine biology lab. Since then, he has shared his underwater experiences with the rest of the world through photography, experimenting with a myriad of techniques and locations.
In 1893, with his brother’s help, Louis designed an underwater camera – the first of its kind at the time, with then-advanced features such as being able to alter plates, diaphragm, and shutter while underwater. In spite of that, creating the ideal lighting setting proved to be a challenge and it took as long as 30 minutes to get the perfect lighting for the picture.
Louis’ initial underwater camera was succeeded by an oxygen-filled drum and burning alcohol lamp which included a rubber bulb to blow magnesium into the lamp creating a unique, never-before-seen flash effect but this came with the downside of being extremely large, impractical for underwater photography. Louis spent the majority of his life continuing his work on more compact underwater cameras with more practical flashes and refined lenses. Needless to say, Louis Boutan is one of the most dedicated underwater photographers who viewed underwater photography in a new light and gave life to it.
