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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”.
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.
