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Lately, I’ve been taking a lot more notice of some interesting cloud formations and unique lighting conditions. I’ve also taken more note of why and how they (can) add to an overall photograph. Take the clouds in this photo as an example. While camping in the desert I looked outside every morning in hopes that the rising sun would be casting on some unique cloud formations, and on this particular morning my hopes came to fruition. Knowing that these conditions are generally short lived, I quickly gathered up my camera gear and headed out. I chose to walk down this meandering country road when at a turn in the road, I noticed a cloud appeared to be resting on the top of this mountain. A short distance later I came across this composition and thought, “perfect”. What I love about this photo is it’s strong sense of flow; how the lane leads your eye into the scene, down the lane and then up into mountains and clouds. The flow makes me want wander and explore. I also like the overall contrast in this photo, particularly the darkness on either side of the lane. *notice a bird sitting on the top of the distant saguaro tree on the right.
I drove past this half (lol) truck one very foggy day last fall. It sat in the middle of a well maintained farmer’s field… and yet there it sat, with tiny bits of shrubbery under it…. leaving me ask myself, “and why?" I love the way the fog frames in the truck; making in known that the truck IS the subject. There aren’t any lead in lines per say, it’s just simply, a truck ....BUT it’s in its oddity that makes this photo grab ones attention, and then it’s in the rusted details that makes you look for more. I have this photograph hanging on my wall, it is one of my favorites (and the men can appreciate it too).
