TRAIL OF 100 GIANTS: I have had a request that I put myself ..
🕑 Added 2022-08-05 18:51:18 +0000 UTC
TRAIL OF 100 GIANTS: I have had a request that I put myself front and center in the photos. But the photos are not just about me. There are times when Im more of the photo then the scenery. But other times, like this particular shoot, the immense damage caused by the fire was important. The struggle that the forest is undergoing is important. If I only shoot myself on the rock, then you would not see these trees standing strong, fighting for life, and doing what they can to renew. The strength in this photos are the trees. I put my vulnerable body amongst them to highlight the larger picture of what is going on.
Often we live in our lives without noticing the struggles around us. Our struggles seem all consuming. But all of nature struggles. Its part of survival. We need to stand up to the challenges before us. Some are much more difficult then others. All of them make us stronger. Like this fire will ultimately make this forest stronger and the trees that survive and the seed that are germinated will create a healthy foundation for life to thrive.
