Maddog Murph
The Mt Tam Effect
The Mt. Tam Effect
Create your experience.
Yet another Mt Tam shot in winter?! I think not. It's entertaining to me the modern day photography scramble. Watching photographers evolve through their abilities in Photoshop, hearing photographers complain about their original comp being stomped, hiding locations so that others won't find their secret gem.
I think the primary reason this bothers photographers is money. Many people dream of monetizing their photographic hobby and when making that leap from weekend warrior to struggling artist it becomes a point of contention when someone appears to start making money from what you perceive is your idea! As if we can stake a claim on a particular location for it's artistic value.
The entertaining part of this is that most locations have been regularly visited and photographed for at least the last 50 years. There's some film jockey that your comp stomping right now.
I doubt this shot I've taken above Yosemite valley facing the least popular direction will become popular or loved, and it's likely that it's been done before. The fact is, I love it. I love the fact that I had to travel 22 miles in snow shoes to sit above the clouds, in the snow, and watch the sun fall down over Yosemite valley. I love that my love for the art takes me to places I wouldn't go without this love and passion.
I also love that I get to share these moments with people who might not have the technical abilities, or physical capabilities, or just flat out don't have the time to get out and see these things for themselves. I hope that sometimes people might see something and be inspired themselves to head out into the world for the simple fact that life is an experience.
Create your experience.
LE on a Haida 10stop. f13, Nikon d810, 25", ISO40, 200mm
The Mt Tam Effect
The Mt. Tam Effect
Create your experience.
Yet another Mt Tam shot in winter?! I think not. It's entertaining to me the modern day photography scramble. Watching photographers evolve through their abilities in Photoshop, hearing photographers complain about their original comp being stomped, hiding locations so that others won't find their secret gem.
I think the primary reason this bothers photographers is money. Many people dream of monetizing their photographic hobby and when making that leap from weekend warrior to struggling artist it becomes a point of contention when someone appears to start making money from what you perceive is your idea! As if we can stake a claim on a particular location for it's artistic value.
The entertaining part of this is that most locations have been regularly visited and photographed for at least the last 50 years. There's some film jockey that your comp stomping right now.
I doubt this shot I've taken above Yosemite valley facing the least popular direction will become popular or loved, and it's likely that it's been done before. The fact is, I love it. I love the fact that I had to travel 22 miles in snow shoes to sit above the clouds, in the snow, and watch the sun fall down over Yosemite valley. I love that my love for the art takes me to places I wouldn't go without this love and passion.
I also love that I get to share these moments with people who might not have the technical abilities, or physical capabilities, or just flat out don't have the time to get out and see these things for themselves. I hope that sometimes people might see something and be inspired themselves to head out into the world for the simple fact that life is an experience.
Create your experience.
LE on a Haida 10stop. f13, Nikon d810, 25", ISO40, 200mm