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“Did you see that?!” Yes, you likely saw most everything but did you see, or notice, the less obvious?! When I’m out in the field, and I feel there’s nothing to shoot, I enjoy the visual hunt for the less obvious. Not only does the hunt for it keep me engaged moment, but knowing that my next epic shot could be (literally), right under my feet is exhilarating! As I walked along a jetty (on the Oregon coast), I noticed these birds sitting in a row in the distance, on the opposite and parallel jetty. They stood out so clearly and silhouetted against the bright ocean mist. What I didn’t notice (until I hand my camera up to my eye), were the layers behind the mist (the sand dunes, then the mountains and finally, the stormy sky). *I love the layers! The birds were quite far away so I used my Sony 100-400 zoom lens (at full zoom) to capture this image and then in post processing I cropped the top and the bottom to turn it into a panoramic image. Whether you think there’s a shot, or not… you’re right! Some of my favorite all time images are those I didn’t expect to find.
When we buy art, its usually a piece that caught our eye or one that changed our state. Art can take us away from the present moment and instantly change our mood from the mundane moment to bliss, calm, or even one of melancholy. The subtle softness of this image provokes a sense of calm and peace and it’s not demanding of the viewer’s attention, yet its uniqueness captures our attention. Be sure to view this image in the "Sampled" section. There you'll see how beautiful this image is hanging in a room.
Exploring, discovering what’s around the corner and challenging my boundaries (within reason), are where I find happiness. Traveling in my RV and towing a Jeep to unique destinations hasn’t always easy but capturing shots like this one makes it all worth it! When time flies, I know that I’m in my flow and I’m in my element. Behind my camera is where I find happiness, fulfillment and (importantly), connection with all of you. Helmcken Falls is a 141 m (463 ft) waterfall on the Murtle River, within Wells Gray Provincial Park, in British Columbia, Canada. It’s one of six falls on the Murtle River and the fourth tallest in Canada. Wells Gray Provincial Park has something to offer every outdoor enthusiast. It’s lush alpine meadows are excellent for birding and wildlife. There are many hiking trails for every ability. Camping, boating, canoeing and kayaking on Clearwater Lake is a must! Businesses in the area also offer horseback riding, canoeing, river-rafting, fishing and hiking. Although my visit here was short, I look forward to going back and even getting some winter shots of the area too.
