Was reprocessing this image for a large size print and felt it would be a great one to share for this special weekend :)
How are you planning to celebrate Earth Day ?

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The more I explore the more I fall madly in love with our planet. This was at the end of a steep hike in paradise... aka Kauai.

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While hiking on the Grinnell Glacier trail I almost turned back as the stormy skies engulfed the landscape before me. Hoping for a small break in the clouds I pressed forward. Off the trail and down a steep bluff this gnarly tree stood poised reaching for the mountain. I was drawn to its shape and decided to hike down, hoping the snow flakes descending would catch a break. And just as I set up to shoot, as if on cue, it happened. That moment in time when the clouds parted, warm golden rays skimmed across the landscape bringing to life the vivid colors and for a brief moment it was the perfect convergence of light and atmosphere.

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Sunset at Castle Mountain, Canadian Rockies.

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Mt. Rainier
Being in a place you have never been before is sometimes a blessing. Not having preconceived notions of what shots to get and instead just shooting where the light presents itself is such a rewarding feeling. I was lost trying to find the upper Tipsoo lake and on my random wanderings I came across this scene.

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