When presented with a certain weather condition, I often start by thinking how can I truly show natures power and beauty before looking for photo ops. It is hard to capture bitter cold, so throw a warm cup of warm water in the air at
-35 Fahrenheit and bitter cold shows itself by freezing water instantly. Frost River Trek 2008

Photograph and advice by Chris Gibbs

“There is an ecstasy that marks the summit of life, and beyond which life cannot rise. And such is the paradox of living, this ecstasy comes when one is most alive, and it comes as a complete forgetfulness that one is alive.”

Jack London ~American short-story writer and novelist (1876-1916)

Photograph by Paul Zizka

“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.”

Rabindranath Tagore ~ Indian poet, playwright and essayist, 1913 Nobel Prize winner for Literature  (1861-1941)

Photograph by Roger Nordstrom

“To photograph is to hold one’s breath, when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality. It’s at that precise moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy.”

Henri Cartier-Bresson ~   French photographer considered to be the father of modern photojournalism, an early adopter of 35 mm format (1908-2004)

Photograph by Kelly Bastone

“Rest not. Life is sweeping by; go and dare before you die. Something mighty and sublime, leave behind to conquer time”

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe ~German Playwright, Poet, Novelist and Dramatist (1749-1832)

Photograph by Kelly Bastone

Early morning walks with my chocolate lab, Canu, are priceless. Part of it is that he is almost 11 and showing signs of wear, something I would rather not think about. In November, frost is a common morning occurrence and as the sun rises, only the shadows protect natures beautiful white furry coat. Morning walks offer time spent with my best friend and incredible photo opportunities. Get out and get some exercise, don’t forget your camera.

Photograph and advice by Chris Gibbs