Being Open

Every now and then I still get the itch to chase an epic banger, even though it's not my usual style these days. We headed out to photograph a spot we'd scouted earlier, but a wrong turn became a happy accident when I stumbled across these stunning mud and salt tiles barely breaking the water's surface. One look and I knew - if the sky delivered, this was the place to be. So much for the original plan.

Finding the right composition was a battle against time. As the light peaked, I was still shuffling around trying to make it work, almost walking away empty-handed. But persistence paid off and I managed to lock in something solid right as the sky put on its show.

Is this shot deeply meaningful to me? Not particularly, though I dig that it's pretty unique. Sometimes a beautiful photo of a cool place is just that - no deep introspection needed. And you know what? That's perfectly fine. It was fun, and sometimes that's enough.