Foggy Vista Youth T-Shirt

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This image was captured from California State Route 139 in Lassen County, California, USA. This was a very moody morning over much of the county as the dew point and temperature were stuck to each other like glue at the end of a week that began with over six and a half inches of rain in the region (over 1/3 the normal annual rainfall for the region). I pulled over at a fairly high point on the highway above the fog layer that was very dense in the Willow Creek Valley below. The warm morning light from the just risen sun back lighting the next ridge over with its sparse juniper forestation gave it a look of an island in the clouds and I was quite struck by the wispy textures created by the early morning sun bouncing off the top of the fog layer.

First of all, thank you for stopping by my little gallery. Whether you're a fellow artist, potential buyer, or a casual observer, I'm glad something made you want to take a look at my work. I've appreciated fine photography of all types for as long as I remember. I suspect it is at least partially hereditary as my parents met while each was involved in photographic pursuits for the US Navy (mom in the darkroom and dad in the field). Since my first instant film camera as an adolescent, I've always had a passion for photography and a real appreciation for what goes in to making a truly fine image. In 2018 I was able to retire from a professional career that provided a good livelihood for my family but, if I'm honest, left much to be...