Life finds a way. I mean, who doesn’t love Jurassic Park’s Dr. Ian Malcolm played by the charismatic Jeff Goldblum? In this case, life found a way to keep me away from posting here and creating new content. A 4-year-old son, a super busy IT director career, and all the things in between have kept me quite occupied. But a little time and distance can really give you a good perspective both figuratively and literally.
A work trip re-kindled my desire to share photography and the joy that it brings. The location was quite distant and the polar opposite of my daily surroundings. It was awe-inspiring visiting Alaska, and its beautiful landscapes, wonders of wildlife, and the lack of humanity’s modern city disruptions. We did it all, dog sledding experiences, hiking the scenic trails, exploring the local cuisines, and cruising next to the blue ice glaciers.
I would recommend all of you explore the world when your inspiration wanes or if life gets too hectic to release creativity. When your daily life takes up all of your days without the moment of a deep breath and the capability to refocus.
With all the blues, greens, and grays of the Alaska environment, I found my Black and White photography really called out to me. I’ve included the color versions of the photos in the Trial and Error part of this post. I hope you enjoy your creativity and find your inspiration like how Alaska triggered mine.
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
– William Arthur Ward
As we traveled the areas of Alaska, the beautiful hikes next to the waterfall and rivers were so memorable. Not for the stunning visuals or the calming sounds of running water. But from the great company of the hiking group. The friends that are clumsy, the ones that watch out for others, and the laughter that echoed through the forest for the time spent crossing the distance only to turn around and head back in the direction we originated.
Take a moment to breathe the fresh air and then take a second and cherish those around you.
At that same moment, I missed my friends and family at home and found the time that I spent with them almost every week was not to be taken for granted.
Trial and Error
