As 2019 winds to a a close, I have been reflecting on the year that was and on the many adventures I took both near and far. I’ve downloaded my “top nine” photos from Instagram, but find social media to be a funny place when it comes to what gets the love. So here are my personal top pics from the year.
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Quiet Morning Stillness
I wake from my slumber. The dawn of a new day. Roll out of bed and reach for my drug of choice. Grind, press, pour, sip. Ahhhh. Synapses fire. Eyes open a little wider. Sweet bitter nectar of the gods. Open the door for a weather check. A bank of low clouds so solid I might as well be a in a biodome. Damn weather man, where are my high puffy clouds.
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Shine Bright
You can wish upon them and reach for them, that is all good and well. But if I can teach you anything it is this: You are made of star stuff and you shine as bright as Sirius amongst the dark night sky.
You are a star here on Earth and we need your radiance, so shine bright little star. I taught you how to build a fire. Now remember to keep stoking the ruby red flame inside of you. You will need to feed it often with love, kindness, and forgiveness.
Rise at Dawn
Dawn of a new day on top of Roan Mountain.
I wake at dawn before the sun
and rise to top the peak.
The air is still, the clouds are high,
a new start is what I seek.
All the days before me stored,
past lives with wisdom gained.
Slate wiped clean I’m born anew
my heart is now unchained.
The sun begins to shine it’s
light and brighten up the sky.
I close my eyes to take a breath,
a moment to say goodbye.
And in that present moment there,
with the sun rise on this day.
I vow to raise my voice up loud,
to live life without dismay.
The clouds begin to glow red hot as the fire within me grows,
The warrior inside me takes his place
prepared for all life throws.
Craggy in Spring
My favorite time of year to visit Craggy Gardens is in the Spring. Spring comes late to this high elevation micro-climate and its not unusual to have freezing temperatures even in April and early May. But once these mountains wake from their slumber they become fully alive with beautiful life.
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My 2019 Project - The Great Craggy Mountains
As a landscape photographer and adventurer I love exploring new places. New trails, new waterfalls, new view, and new places far from home. This keeps me going and one of the reasons I’m so grateful to have found this art form. However, I think one of the best ways to hone the craft and get portfolio quality images is to visit the same place over and over again to find the best compositions in optimal conditions and light.
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