Classic chrome film simulation recipe for forest photography
Shinrin Yoku
Shinrin yoku, or forest bathing, is a mindful wellness exercise that first became popular in Japan, and then around the world. You embrace the calmness of nature and enjoy a relaxing time being in a forest or amongst nature, taking time to observe and enjoy what you see. If you haven’t heard about it, here’s a quick guide to forest bathing.
Extending your shinrin yoku experience with photography is a wonderful way to keep a record of what you see and can enhance the mindfulness and observation elements of forest bathing. As a partner to this, I’ve developed a forest friendly film recipe that works well in a wide range of wooded environments.
Shinrin Yoku Film Recipe Settings
| Film Simulation | Classic Chrome |
| Grain Effect | Weak, Small |
| Col. Chr. Effect | Off |
| Col. Chr. Blue | Off |
| White Balance | Fluorescent 2, +3 Red, ‑5 Blue |
| Dynamic Range | DR200 |
| Highlights | ‑1 |
| Shadows | 1 |
| Colour | 3 |
| Sharpness | 1 |
| ISO N.R. | ‑4 |
| Clarity | 0 |
| EV Comp. | +1/3 |
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