This skyline is the place I have called home for nearly 20 years now and yet this is the first time as a photographer I have taken the time to snap a photo of the city. If you have followed my work for any duration, you will know I am not much for having the hand of man in my work. After spending a day with the family walking our dog, I saw this shot and just couldn’t resist coming back later in the week to take a few shots at an optimal time. I am glad I did.
At -28 degrees Celsius this small pocket of open flowing water on the outlet of Goat Pond in Kananskis remains ice-free year round. I had a hard time shooting this sunrise because the steam coming off the water was freezing to my lens every time the wind blew my way.
While road tripping through Oregon, I had one day set aside to visit and photograph Smith Rock State Park and the surrounding area. Just before sunset, the sky darkened with storm clouds rolling in from the west. At first I thought I was wasting my time heading out with the rain and overcast skies, but that quickly changed as the sky cleared to the west just before the sun dropped below the horizon. The break in the clouds gave the last rays of sunlight a chance to ignite the overhead storm clouds for a brief moment before torrential rain and hail hit. At the time of taking this photo, everyone else in the area had already cleared out from the trails and sought shelter. I am so glad I made the choice to show up and even happier that I chose to stick it out. The best part is that I made it back to the truck just before the hail came down. This is a prime example of how it pays to get out and stay out.
