You’ve seen these kinds of pictures before.
Drum roll please……a picture of a road.
I mean, a picture of a road!!
When I say that, it does sound a little underwhelming, doesn’t it?
Most roads are not worthy of drum rolls.
When the situation is just right, I find scenes of curvy, hilly, and even straight flat roads downright mesmerizing. Some might consider pictures of roads to be cliche, but I strongly relate to them. What I mean is—I appreciate what they represent. They signify travel, progress, curiosity, and mystery. These roads I am on show how wonderful the here-and-now, at this literal and figurative exact point in time and distance, really is.
Sure, I feel like I see many not-so-exciting pictures of roads, and you can trust me when I say I’ve taken many of them. It’s hard to embody the feeling at that moment.
However, there are a select few pictures of roads that stand vividly in my mind. They help me remember where I was, how I was feeling, and perhaps even what soundtrack was playing. These images of roads overpower my senses with nostalgia. It makes me remember having that inner fuel of anticipation. What could be around the next bend?
I dedicate these to my dad who has told me before that pictures of roads never really “do it” for him. Perhaps you feel the same way as he does. Here are my best attempts to change your minds about how compelling images of roads can really be.
Dramatic light surrounds this majestic mountainside in Canada.
As we drove through the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina, I had to stop to capture this beautiful scene.
I had the rare opportunity to capture the road that leads to the famous Moraine Lake. It was a dreamy scene.
A wonderful afternoon in Colorado led me to capture as many splendid details as possible.
A fresh snow led to some amazing morning conditions in Buena Vista, Colorado.
Late afternoon light illuminates the mountains in Banff National Park Canada.
This was a tremendous challenge to capture since there were no natural places to pull off on this beautiful road in New Hampshire. Glad I found a way.
If you haven't driven the Icefields Parkway in Canada, put it on your bucket list.
I probably stood on the corner of this road for 20 minutes just waiting for one of the falling leaves to catch the light. Patience prevailed that day!
Like magic, a bland clear sky was suddenly interrupted with a puffy cloud that got bigger and bigger as it crossed into my frame slowly at the Grand Tetons.
Late morning light captures the mountainside fall colors in Colorado.
I couldn't resist a classic winding road picture full of autumn colors in New Hampshire.
