Silverfork lodge

Last weekend we spent a few nights at the Silverfork Lodge. We went to relax, unfortunately no one told Vivian the plan. We had nights of little sleep, but that is another story. I did want to however share a few pictures from the trip

I woke up early (maybe I never went to sleep), to catch the light at Silver lake. Now I don't consider myself a nature photographer, but every once in a while it is fun to shoot something a little different.





Once the light started to rise to high to be called good, I started to leave and saw this guy.



I, Papa, and Clayton headed up to the reservoir above the lake to fish. I have taken Clayton fishing several times, but with no luck.



This time, Papa hooked one that Clayton then helped pull in. Pretty cool day for Clayton!

One reason to like Mt. Pleasant

There are so many things to love about Mt. Pleasant. The small town is nestled in the beautiful Sanpete valley. The mountains are old school (dirt roads), and the people are super friendly. Life moves at a much more leisurely pace.

One thing we love to do when we visit is spend time on the mountains 4-wheeling (I think I put my camera in serious jeopardy taking 4-wheeling photos;)...



The last visit(labor day weekend) it was misty, a bit of hail was falling and the roads were muddy. IT WAS AWESOME!!! Here we are after a bit of a ride, the mountain continues behind us, but the fog was obscuring everything. Grandma and Grandpa (my parents) stayed behind to watch the Grandkids...



So now you know one great reason to love Sanpete, but again it is only one of many!

Color or Black and White?

I can't figure it out. I don't do much in the way of landscape photography (it just doesn't speak to me) but when I do I can't resist making the photos black and white. I don't understand what drives me toward black and white? Is it the time of year. Spring is here but really hasn't taken hold (it snowed just yesterday). Is it because the colors are so muted that black and white just seems to fit the bill?

I don't know what it is about black and white that attracts me?


What is it about color that makes me loose interest. Is it the photos are boring to begin with, and black and white gives it the spice it needs?


Black and white clouds, mountains just seem more majestic?


Again the color just seems so bland. Maybe I just need to be able to go out and shoot when the light is good.


Maybe I am on a Black and White kick and this is just the favorite new flavor? Some people like plain vanilla, and plain isn't so bad sometimes!

Storm is a coming

Seems that everyone wants to see photos of nature, landscapes etc. I love people photos, I love playing with light. With a portrait if your light isn't good, you make your own light...

Landscapes, are a totally different subject. You can't tell the mountain tilt this way or smile! I can't use my strobes to light up the mountain when there is too much shadow or the light is too harsh. The best time (light wise) is early morning or late night. When I arrive at work it is dark and it regularly is dark when I leave. When it isn't then I want to hurry strait home to play with Clayton.

Well we have been house hunting a little. The light hasn't been the best but there has been some great weather to shoot.

You can see how far west we have been searching for homes. This shot was from a field, the shot is facing south. Look at the rain/clouds coming in!




Here is another shot facing east. Yep there are houses being built clear out near the lake. I think it is kinda of scary as you never know when that lake is going to rise again! I shot from another field and of course I had to crouch low to have the grass from the field hide the houses.

Clouds are so beautiful! Gotta love the blue sky after the storm. For those not from Utah, those mountains are the Wasatch mountain range. Salt Lake City runs right against those mountains.