Last week I mentioned how I was feeling less than inspired by my attempts to capture a particular view. So this week I decided to just take a drive and see where it led me. I headed over Stevens Pass and was rewarded with a beautiful sky and light on the other side of the mountains. I pulled out my phone and as I often do I looked for parks near my location. I found Lake Wenatchee Park, Googled photos and decided it was a place I wanted to see. Oh my word, was it worth it! The sky was a gorgeous blue, it was in the upper 40s and there was snow on the ground and covering the distant mountains. I took a picture with my phone and posted it on Facebook with the Ansel Adams quote "Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter." It could not have been more true, it was picture perfect!
It was also a perfect time to use the Zone System. I metered off the sky and set my exposure to 1 stop up from perfectly exposed. It worked beautifully as I only had to do minor editing. The photos below are so close to what I saw that I takes me right back to this beautiful day. I couldn't decide which photo I like best so you get a few to take a look at. Also, the quote below sums up my feelings about nature to a T. I feel such a great connection to the universe, God and myself when I am outside. I am lucky to get to photograph the things I do!
Settings: ISO 800, 50mm, ss1/640, f/18
Settings: ISO 800, 50mm, ss1/640, f/18
Settings: ISO 800, 50mm, ss1/500, f/18
Settings: ISO 800, 50mm, ss1/500, f/18
“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. As longs as this exists, and it certainly always will, I know that then there will always be comfort for every sorrow, whatever the circumstances may be. And I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles.” - Anne Frank
Stunning images of amazing views! Must have been very refreshing to spend some time there.
ReplyDeleteTo have something like that within driving distance would just be heavenly!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love living in a place where photo ops abound on my doorstep. :)
ReplyDeleteI know that that feeling of being in the right place...these are just gorgeous Emily, breathtaking actually!!
ReplyDeleteoh to live near mountains!
ReplyDeleteoh wow those shots are stunning! love the reflections in the water!
ReplyDeletewow these are gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images, wish I had the opportunity to see this.
ReplyDeleteThese are perfect shots and I love both your quotes. It looks like the Adams quote fit your moment to a "t." This makes me resolve once again to get myself over to the east side of the Cascades (I've only been once - I'm a transplanted Californian.).
ReplyDeleteSO very beautiful...I'm so glad you came by to share on Weekly Top Shot #70!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!
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What a great view! Nice shot!
ReplyDeleteWow! Fantabulous shots of nature's beauty! ^_^
ReplyDeleteWow, gorgeous mountain scenery! I love the third shot, beautiful reflections. Lovely post. Happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteStunning images!! I love everything about them. Since I am land locked and no water in sight, I am very jealous.
ReplyDeleteThese are breathtaking! Thanks for linking up with us!
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