Solitary Tree in Walden

Description

The Photo Story:

Episode 2: Making my way across Colorado in the North Park area, I stayed the night in Walden, Colorado in an old trapper’s cabin that used a simple latch to hold the door shut, almost. I didn’t sleep much because I spent the night hiking into the hills in search of the stars and the moonrise.

Prior to my midnight hike I had asked the land owner if I’d be bothering him to be coming and going at these odd hours and he responded, “Not at all, but would you like to borrow my pistol?” I was a bit shy about asking why I might need a pistol and he let me know about the various threats to my life I may encounter on my hike, including bear and wolves. Ha! Sounds great, I thought. I can’t wait to go out tonight to take a picture. Nice knowing you all.

I set my alarm for 1:15 a.m. and got up the courage to leave my freezing cabin to risk my life for a photo, unarmed. I hiked a mile and a half into the woods where I had strategically placed a few tree limbs to mark the path where I should turn off and bushwhack up onto a ridge – because that’s what you do in the dark. I found my way up the hill and set up the camera, got my polar alignment and started shooting photos of the 360-degree view. It was worth it.

Then I heard snorting behind me. Something was behind me but it was so dang dark even my flashlight didn’t help. I could see eyes looking back at me, but from what? We stared at each other for a while until it turned its head and I could barely make out the long neck of a deer. Thank God. If she’s hanging around, we’re probably both safe. So I went on shooting.  I hope you enjoy this photo that I risked my life to make for you. 🙂

• Canon 5D with 14mm lens
• Sky: one exposure at 22-seconds
• Foreground: one exposure of 52 seconds

My Recommendation:
This print hangs beautifully on the wall as a Metal Print at 12×18 or larger.  No frame is necessary with the metal print as it floats off the wall just a bit and creates it’s own sense of a frame with a slight shadow.

Shipping:
It ships directly to your door from the print house in California.  Shipping costs are quite reasonable, around $20.

Want a unique size or design?
Yes!  I can work with you to make this photo fit your office or home in any size or shape you need, in any format or material including canvas.  I work with a fabulous print house that can do amazing things.  Just contact me and we’ll get you exactly what you need.

Floating Mount for the Metal Prints: