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There are times in life when we lose our way, or we simply can’t see our way. To look beyond our disappointments and look for opportunities instead, not only takes courage and determination but an awareness of self. That said, I was filled with these thoughts on this fall day last year, and those thoughts led me to this photo. Life didn’t go as planned so with a good dose of self talk, I pulled up my big girl pants (lol), and made the most of it by setting off on a photo shoot. As I was strolling through an apple orchard, I noticed some clouds forming and clinging to the mountains that surrounded me. I was excited (!), because I knew that if I could get into those clouds, I'd find fog and "mood". So off I went in search of a road that would lead me into the forest, into the fog, and beyond. Thanks to google maps, I found a muddy and slick logging road (my Jeep was covered!). As I ascended and entered the peaceful and tranquil fog, I no longer paid much attention to the road (lol). With the busy world was behind me and my creative self at ease, I was fully engaged in my photography passion; solitude and passion can be so healing. I enjoyed searching for a foggy composition and felt rewarded when I found this showstopper (I was elated!). I love how the light pulls you into the photo yet you can't see the wonders beyond the fog; hence I named this photo, “Hidden Wonder”.
Copper Island, which is located in Shuswap region of south-central British Columbia, is the pride of Shuswap Lake. It was given that name because of it’s copper color however the Shuswap people (Secwepemc, pronounced suh-Wep-muhc), who were the first to inhabit these lands, named it Cemete’tkwe, in their Secwepemctsin language. In 1956 Copper Island became a Provincial Park and is busy with sun worshipers (summer, lol), hikers and boaters alike. To capture this image, in the way I had envisioned it, took some planning. I wanted the lake to look smooth (rather than choppy) so I needed to reduce my shutter speed; which required a density filter (which reduces the amount of light from entering my camera). With a slow shutter speed of 2 seconds, I had to use a tripod. I also wanted to include the foreground, so my camera was only 1 foot off of the (cold!) ground. This photograph is a good example of how colors (along with density) help to create depth in an image. Cool colors tend to reseed whereas warm colors come forward; you can clearly see that in this image. Notice the warmth (yellows) of the foreground and the cool colors (blues) in the background. Once I got this shot, I high tailed it back to the warmth of my Jeep! Welcome winter!
I tend to notice trees that stand alone and wonder, “Are they lonely?”. So, when it came time to name this photograph the first thing I notice was how they stand so proudly together. Rooted together, they are supporting each other and relying on each other to thrive. Mother nature depends on “togetherness” to survive and thrive; just as all living things do. That said, we as humans have a lot to learn from Mother Nature. Life is meant to be shared, so reach out to your friends, family, seniors, neighbors and communities so that we can thrive.... together.
