Seems, I have been getting out of town with my camera and tripod more often. That’s a good thing for my mental health and not because of any virus. We had plenty of clouds to attract my intention so I headed east then north and west making a nice loop. As I left town my first thought was this is a waste of time and fuel but that other voice inside suggested I continue and see what we could find. After an hour out of town and closer to nature I could see the possibility of long shadows and sunlight because of these clouds. I knew that if I drove west towards the mountains the long shadows would predominate. And, this is the image what I was given.
6 Comments
Earl
It’s a beautiful photo, Monte. Love the foreground shadow and play of light in the distance. Neither a waste of time or fuel in my opinion. Getting out in nature certainly improves my own mood and mental state. Take care.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Earl. These times are important to me at this stage of my life.
Tom Dills
Very nice light and dramatic sky. Good to remember that sometimes we have to go out looking before we know what we’re looking for.
Monte Stevens
Very true. This was on North County Rd 19, close to where we were. I need to spend more time up there.
Cedric
I should do like you more often, the get-out-of-town-with-a-camera bit 🙂
That is a lovely scene. I like how the textures on the ground are almost reflected in the textures found in the sky, just less sharp, the way water might reflect a scene. Glad you went the extra distance Monte.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Cedric. I probably drove 40 miles total but it was worth it for me and not just because of this image but the time away from the city noise.