5D and Silver Efex yet again
Earl on his blog talked about how he captures images of pathways. That comment really resonated with me as I tend to do the same; I know for me it’s because I am fascinated with the road we walk. How I got here, which direction I am walking; where I am going. It’s not a strength so much, as I think that distracts me from being ‘here now.’ But, especially after Earl made his comment, I understood how much that fascinates me as well.
This is important insofar as I endeavor over time to find my ‘style’ or ‘voice’ as a photographer. Maybe (laugh) it’s capturing images of breakfast condiments, and maybe it’s roads/pathways. I don’t know, but I am aware that discovering that is one of my goals.
I have desired to do a blurb book, and it seems like I ought to gather together my pathways images into one volume and see how that feels.
Regarding the image above, I continue to be very happy with the 5D + Nik Silver Efex combo. This image was in a place near Seattle called Carkeek Park. There was a sign near this stream that the Salmon had returned here, and visitors were warned to take care not to disturb them (by doing things like throwing stones in the water as that might dislodge the eggs, etc.). This really caught my attention because I had no idea that Salmon would spawn in creeks this small and shallow, but there you go.
One last quick note: the replacement 645e arrived today from KEH, and so I’ll be heading out later today to see what’s up. I hope it works, I really do.
There is something with pathways that you don’t now where they lead. Creating a series of pathway images that takes the viewer on a journey sounds like a marvellous idea. As in your image here, it is fascinating that the salmons moves up in such a narrow and shallow stream, they are definitely good jumpers. Following their pathway would be interesting. We have our own pathways, too, even if they are not as scenic as the salmons’. Our stories goes along other pathways.
You never know where a road will take you unless you follow it. I used to focus on the destination, now I’ve come to appreciate the journey more.
BTW, it’s Carkeek Park, not Carcreek
Thank you, fixed.
Another soul who stands and stares down the pathway wondering what could be.
Sometimes I think it’s important as an indication of change or progress…not so much the destination but the journey.
I’ve written quite a bit in my life about that topic, and I wasn’t too shocked when I began to examine that subject in my photography. Glad to see you post here, Earl, your work is astounding, and I always enjoy visiting your blog.