Dry Summer Creek

Scrambling around in creeks is something I have done since I was a little boy. I always ended up coming home with wet, muddy shoes and pants. As an adult, the allure of a mountain stream is no less enticing. You might imagine me merrily hopping from rock to rock as I hold my arms out to balance myself from putting a boot down in the water, but actually, you need to add a tripod and camera to that picture. The camera is swinging under my left arm. The tripod is held out to the right to balance myself. This dry, little creek presented wonderful colors and two tiny, little waterfalls that are almost as precious to the child within as the most spectacular raging waterfall.

This image is probably one of the best examples of what I call a Panoramic Landscape Vignette. You can drag your hand across the textures of the rocks, smell the leaves, and even feel the cool water in the air. In this little vignette, you are encouraged to take a seat and enjoy the little pleasures of nature.