As I alluded to in my previous post, for various reasons, I haven’t been able to get out much to shoot — or ride — lately, and when I get the camera in my hands, I keep finding myself coming up short. I understand it’s all part of the process, and that it will pass, but it’s frustrating. (I’m grateful for Instagram and my phone, though; it’s crazy how much that helps.)
Tonight, I had a short window of time to get out on the bike, so I headed out one of my favorite rides, to Larch Mountain. It’s 36 miles from the house to the summit, and the last 14 miles to the top are head-cleansing and fun. I hiked up to the observation point, spent a little bit of time meditating and then rode back down to Rooster Rock. I didn’t have a lot of daylight left, but I trekked down with the camera and tripod and ended up with this shot.
Being there made me calm, which is something I need right now, and looking at it on-screen, I feel as though I got what I needed.
Little victories.
Wow, what a great shot. I love the leading lines the clouds and the fence create. Calm indeed…