Dark and Deep

Mar2019

Mount Takau - Inariyama Trail This one has one tragic memory - not of the place but the sequence of events under which which I did this trail. It was Mar2019 when I had opportunity to be in Tokyo, Japan for work. One friday I was talking to Vivek my colleague about work and at end of the call, he jokingly asked me "Which hill are you hiking this weekend?". I am notorous for my passion for hills. I was alone and no company to guide me around Tokyo, hence I was hesitant to move out of city. But then the remark gave me some courage to brave sunday drizzle and take a trip to Mount Takau. I picked the Inariyama trail to climb and was happy for taking the trip. Just an hour ride out of Tokyo I was in midst of forest and enjoyed the solitude, peace and culture of Japan. Unfortunately on same weekend we lost Vivek and I missed thanking him for poking me to take this trip

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In the Forest

Same place as Baby Steps. After the two went off, I wanted to capture this as the back-light gave a very nice ambiance to the place. Also the overall frame looked balanced for exposure.

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Fantasy Land

Mountains, lake and forest - all so still and clear - waiting for an unicorn to appear.
This picture was shot at Picture Lake near Mount Baker, Washington.

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Baby steps

Quite a symbolic picture ... parent preparing the child to face the challenge of life.

This was taken in Olympic National Forest (WA, US) on a trail near Quinault lake.

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Peeking through the woods

Walking alone on a blurry pathway, through the woods, just pleasant temperature, freshness in the air, can hear the birds chirping, with some water splashing ... and at times the woods open up ...

Lost in the woods

Mt. Si in Mar'08: After long winter hibernation, I was looking out for a hiking trail without snow. The winter was unusually long and most of the trails in Snoqualmie had snow. Picking Mt. Si as the first hiking trail of the season proved to be difficult. After about 2.5mi we got snow on the trail and the trail was also climbing steeply. 50% of group stayed behind and 50% continued. The trail was a bit boring for a photography trip - all the while it went through pine trees and no open view of the mountains and just no colors. This was one shot I was happy about - specifically since I was experimenting with DOF and f values on newly acquired 30D.