Go There! (Nature...Virtually)
Obviously, a video is not a substitute for actually going into nature. But, for our purposes as writers, these simple videos provide excellent exercises for practicing attention to detail and literal/figurative description of natural settings . They are generally unpolluted with commentary, gimmics, or distractions.
Tropical Beaches
literal and figurative description; attention to detail; pacing; focusing
Hot Springs, Early Morning Rainforest
literal and figurative description; attention to detail; pacing; focusing
Planet Earth, Amazing Nature in HD (multiple scenes; music)
descriptive writing (literal and figurative); attention to detail; focus. Turn sound off for less distraction if it hinders your ability to capture details.