Mountain Wonder

Grand Teton National Park has been a springtime haven for us, drawing us back for nearly a month each year. Yet, despite its undeniable beauty, I've rarely shared images from this majestic place. It's not for lack of trying - my hard drives are brimming with Teton shots. But for some reason, I've struggled to form a deep connection with these photographs.

This disconnect isn't unique to the Tetons; it's a pattern I've noticed with many mountain locations. These towering landscapes are my happy place, where I feel alive and at peace. But translating that joy into meaningful photographic work? That's been a challenge.

However, there's a silver lining. I've noticed that scenes like this one - where dramatic light plays across the landscape, rendered in stark black and white - tend to resonate with me more deeply. It's as if stripping away the color allows me to capture the raw essence of the mountains that speaks to my soul.

Perhaps it's time I lean into this realization. There's a vast array of mountain photographs in my archives, waiting to be explored. By focusing on dramatic, monochrome interpretations, I might just uncover a theme that bridges the gap between my love for these places and my artistic expression of them.