Erik, you’re getting the rest needed and yet you still provide us these wonderful glimpses into what (to me) is God’s country. Every image is a gem, reminding us that beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but nature provides the ultimate palette. Thanks for once again making the start of my day just a tad better.
I am sorry to hear of your recent challenges and I hope things are being to improve. It's frustrating when we can't get out with the camera but sometimes a rest is a good thing and it usually helps creatively too.
I’m taking it all in stride and things are starting to normalize again. Honestly, one of the hardest parts is trying to hold myself to a regular weekly publishing schedule when I can’t get out for new photos or have the time or focus to write. Anyway, thank you so much for reading and for your concern Gill!
I love seeing it, but it really is a lucky find every time. If you’re not high enough and with a clear view, you just see fog or overcast skies. Thanks Kyle!
I love the cloud inversions here. I've seen them at Craggy and Max Patch and on another point on the parkway but i cant remember where. You're absolutely right, in order to see it, there are only so many spots that provide the elevation. It's crazy how driving up to these places looks daunting as the fog is so thick, it makes me wonder if the view will be 20ft in front of me the whole time.
And then when the climb takes you up, up, up, and the fog thins out, there it is.
I loved your wildfire views. The smoke from the Canadian fires and even our recent fires in March of this year cause the sun to refract off of the lingering smoke and ash to create vibrant sunset colors.
Also, you are right, you aren't the only one feeling the summer slump. Must have needed the rest, the body finds a way to tell us. Hope your mom is doing well now.
Whenever you hit the slump and don't have a full new tale to tell, the beauty is that I'm sure you have many photos to share like you did here, we were still on the journey with you looking over the years of inverted clouds. Very clever.
Beauty from the ashes- I love that perspective! The sunset the night before was really striking. A couple of months ago we had some Saharan dust storms blow through, and those made for some really saturated sunrises, too.
Breaking through fog to get a view on a drive is a very dramatic experience. It's a grand reveal of nature! The only part that I don't enjoy is hoping for a pull off spot so I can get more than a glimpse 😆. It's usually not so dramatic when I'm backpacking, more of just waking up and seeing what the world has to offer.
I beat myself up over always having new work to offer, but life and creativity don't comply with schedules. You are absolutely right. I have a fairly sizeable archive of photos from the past few years and I can certainly use that as a resource. Thank you so much Jess!
It is hard to plan around “we’ll see how it goes." Ain't that the truth! Also, I may not love a train, but I DEFINITELY love cloud inversions. These are really beautiful, especially the set after you got a new lens 😍
Sometimes other things need to take priority Erik - well done on getting a newsletter out. You certainly do get some impressive cloud inversions - and combined with the low sunlight, they look great.
I would be interested to see how you would re-edit. I have done this on some of my early images - it's quite nice to see how far I've improved.
I’ve only re-edited a handful of older images. Normally I feel like a photo is like a painting- it is what it is and represents where I was on the path at that time. But now I’m thinking maybe I should do that more. It would be good practice, in any case! Thanks James!
Wow, two frightening things back to back.....your mom and also you! How are you both feeling?? Glad your deadlift is back! I hope your back is feeling ready for your trip..speaking of which, where are you going..?!?!
I think the fall was a wake up call for mom. She’s fine now, but I think she’s realizing how careful she needs to be. I’m pretty much better now, just a little more cautious as well.
We’re going back to the Shining Rock Wilderness in NC. My son has never backpacked there, but he talked about wanting to when he was young. Now’s the time!
It was an interesting trip. He’s been backpacking before, but just very short overnight trips. This wasn’t what I expected, but still turned out great!
Erik, you’re getting the rest needed and yet you still provide us these wonderful glimpses into what (to me) is God’s country. Every image is a gem, reminding us that beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but nature provides the ultimate palette. Thanks for once again making the start of my day just a tad better.
I really appreciate that John! It feels like a let down when I don’t have anything new to offer, but that’s how it goes sometimes I guess. Thanks!
Beautiful and atmospheric images Erik.
I am sorry to hear of your recent challenges and I hope things are being to improve. It's frustrating when we can't get out with the camera but sometimes a rest is a good thing and it usually helps creatively too.
I’m taking it all in stride and things are starting to normalize again. Honestly, one of the hardest parts is trying to hold myself to a regular weekly publishing schedule when I can’t get out for new photos or have the time or focus to write. Anyway, thank you so much for reading and for your concern Gill!
Incredible. The clouds look like the ocean in some of these shots. Stunning pics
I love seeing it, but it really is a lucky find every time. If you’re not high enough and with a clear view, you just see fog or overcast skies. Thanks Kyle!
I love the cloud inversions here. I've seen them at Craggy and Max Patch and on another point on the parkway but i cant remember where. You're absolutely right, in order to see it, there are only so many spots that provide the elevation. It's crazy how driving up to these places looks daunting as the fog is so thick, it makes me wonder if the view will be 20ft in front of me the whole time.
And then when the climb takes you up, up, up, and the fog thins out, there it is.
I loved your wildfire views. The smoke from the Canadian fires and even our recent fires in March of this year cause the sun to refract off of the lingering smoke and ash to create vibrant sunset colors.
Beauty from the ashes.
Also, you are right, you aren't the only one feeling the summer slump. Must have needed the rest, the body finds a way to tell us. Hope your mom is doing well now.
Whenever you hit the slump and don't have a full new tale to tell, the beauty is that I'm sure you have many photos to share like you did here, we were still on the journey with you looking over the years of inverted clouds. Very clever.
Beauty from the ashes- I love that perspective! The sunset the night before was really striking. A couple of months ago we had some Saharan dust storms blow through, and those made for some really saturated sunrises, too.
Breaking through fog to get a view on a drive is a very dramatic experience. It's a grand reveal of nature! The only part that I don't enjoy is hoping for a pull off spot so I can get more than a glimpse 😆. It's usually not so dramatic when I'm backpacking, more of just waking up and seeing what the world has to offer.
I beat myself up over always having new work to offer, but life and creativity don't comply with schedules. You are absolutely right. I have a fairly sizeable archive of photos from the past few years and I can certainly use that as a resource. Thank you so much Jess!
It is hard to plan around “we’ll see how it goes." Ain't that the truth! Also, I may not love a train, but I DEFINITELY love cloud inversions. These are really beautiful, especially the set after you got a new lens 😍
I really appreciate that Rachel! Hopefully I’ll get to see more before too long. Every time is a learning experience.
Gorgeous photos — and swift recovery for your mom (and maintenance for you!).
Thanks Lou! Much appreciated!
Very nice light on the mountains and the clouds! I love being above the clouds too!
Thank you Sheryl! Hopefully I’ll see more between now and the end of the year!
For sure!
Sometimes other things need to take priority Erik - well done on getting a newsletter out. You certainly do get some impressive cloud inversions - and combined with the low sunlight, they look great.
I would be interested to see how you would re-edit. I have done this on some of my early images - it's quite nice to see how far I've improved.
I’ve only re-edited a handful of older images. Normally I feel like a photo is like a painting- it is what it is and represents where I was on the path at that time. But now I’m thinking maybe I should do that more. It would be good practice, in any case! Thanks James!
Wow, two frightening things back to back.....your mom and also you! How are you both feeling?? Glad your deadlift is back! I hope your back is feeling ready for your trip..speaking of which, where are you going..?!?!
I think the fall was a wake up call for mom. She’s fine now, but I think she’s realizing how careful she needs to be. I’m pretty much better now, just a little more cautious as well.
We’re going back to the Shining Rock Wilderness in NC. My son has never backpacked there, but he talked about wanting to when he was young. Now’s the time!
Glad to hear she's okay. Definitely scary.
I hope you enjoy your trip with your son! Sounds like a nice introduction to backpacking.
It was an interesting trip. He’s been backpacking before, but just very short overnight trips. This wasn’t what I expected, but still turned out great!
Erik, you're not alone, July was a rough month. I hope you and your mom are both doing better.
Thanks Pamela, we are both doing much better now!