"Replenish"
Early spring provides some beautiful - although cold - opportunities for photography in the local canyons. If there hasn't been much rain, the water is nice and clear from early snow melt. I shot this in early April, in a rather photogenic section of the canyon where a seasonal stream falls down one side. Despite how beautiful this spot was, it was somewhat tricky to get a composition I was happy with. My focus was on all the different layers, and even just moving to the left or right a bit, or back or forward, would drastically alter the view. Ultimately I settled on this because it kept the curvy tree way in the back nice and visible. I always try my best to provide a nice destination for the eye!
Unfortunately temperatures have shot way up with lots of sun, so we're currently playing the waiting game for water levels to lower again. Thanks to the heat these canyons are absolutely raging right now, making them too dangerous to enter!
"Together and Apart"
Another photograph from nearly the same spot, but crammed in a little 'cave' looking in the opposite direction. My lens was a bit damp, as it was pouring rain, which actually worked in my favor because it created some nice flaring at the top. When things have calmed down I plan on going back with an even wider lens on a sunny day, because I know there are more compositions waiting to be found!
I hope you enjoyed these photographs! Let me know which one is your favorite... and why! I'll be sharing more new ones here soon.
PS: If you enjoy my forest work, this might interest you. Did you know I'm currently writing an instructional ebook on forest photography? Head to my website if you would like to learn more!