My photographs are not telling a story…

Morning Meditations, Lake Tahoe Panorama

This is my first blog post in a very long time. As I took somewhat of a sabbatical from my creative work to take care of people in my life, sharing my photo journey slipped away. With many challenges behind us, and a few still remaining, I have found a way back to my place in nature. This is exciting healing and eye opening, as I approach my photography with an even greater understanding of the importance of moments that move us. I am not telling a story with my work, as many authorities in the photography world say we must do. I am composing images I am compelled to create when an experience in nature moves me. My hope is that my collectors are moved by my work in such a way that it fits into and enhances their personal story.

“Morning Meditations, Lake Tahoe Panorama”… The essence of my work depicted.

With a forecast calling for cloudy skies, I left my home hours before sunrise in anticipation of a colorful sunrise over Lake Tahoe. As it became apparent that the sun would not break through the blanket of cloud with neon colors, I began wandering the Tahoe shoreline feeling the mood of the day, observing, and searching for compositions I had yet to compose. The calm in the air let me relax and absorb my surroundings. In these moments I feel both the serenity given to me by this amazing place in which I’m immersed, and a jolt of creative excitement as I’m compelled to compose an image that makes me feel invigorated with a momentary understanding of what it means to be alive. I believe these moments are what have always set my work (or at least certain images) apart. When I am able to compose an emotionally overwhelming moment in nature, as opposed to simply recording an iconic vista, an image can transcend simple photography and become something special for all that view it.

I hope this images brings you a touch of natures power as it fits into your personal story.
Envision “Morning Meditations, Lake Tahoe Panorama” creating a window to this feeling in your personal space.

Enjoy The View!

Jon Paul

Details:
Location - Lake Tahoe
Camera: Fujifilm GFX 100s Medium Format Mirrorless Camera (102mp)
Lens: Fujifilm GF45mm F2.8
Really Right Stuff Ball Head
Gitzo 1325 Tripod
Breakthrough X4 Dark CPL 6-stop Circular Polarizer / ND Filter
ISO 50
F-20
6.5 second exposure time
I stitched together four vertical images to create this ultra high resolution horizontal panorama.
This image is available printed on aluminum or Photo Paper in numerous sizes.