stevelinebaugh
After a cold windy evening on Mount Scott, I was very excited about the next day’s shoot. My plan was to get up at 5:30 and watch the blood moon rise from Mount Scott, shoot the park and than head home mid afternoon.
The trip didn’t go as expected. I ended up breaking my camera. The shutter assembly was stuck closed and the next day would depend on my iPhone for the shoot. I ended up going to a casino the night before, staying longer than I should have and sleeping in for the morning.
You have to be flexible with plans. I could’ve had a miserable time being aggravated about my camera, I fought the feeling and forced myself to be in the moment.
I sat on Mount Scott, the blood moon long since gone from the sky and I just enjoyed the scenery. The wind was violent with constant gusts, especially on the top of the mountain. I found myself a warm spot in between golden rocks covered in yellow lichen, I stopped and enjoyed being on the top of the world, okay at least Oklahoma.
After coming down from Mount Scott, I found a beautiful lake to sit beside and relaxed for a good thirty minutes. The blue of the water was the most incredible hue and I will have a painting of it soon to come, in fact the whole trip will be a series of paintings.
It is so easy to rush through beautiful scenery with a purpose. Not having my camera forced me to enjoy each moment. I listened to the nearby birds, watched a couple of longhorns that kept a constant watch on me from the pasture nearby.
It is an amazing feeling when you are physically, mentally and spiritually present in a moment. I heard every sound of nature, listened as the icy waves lapped against the shallows as a distant group of Canada geese called back and forth. I can’t even do it justice, how peaceful and quiet the park is.
I can’t wait to get back in the spring. On the way out of the park, I finally caught sight of two large bison and was able to watch them as they stood in a nearby pasture. In the end, it was a great trip, despite missing my camera and more importantly, I was present and enjoyed every moment of this special place. I will definitely be back in the spring.
Rarely does a narrative compliment a collection of breath taking photographs in one meaningful, cohesive article. You have accomplished something special here. “Love it” is an understatement.
Dobra slika! Pozdrav
Incredible and breathtaking photos Steve.
The textures are just amazing.