Thomas | Barton
Roots
An oldie but goldie, I took this image back in February of this year in Alexandria, VA along the banks of the Potomac. The morning was bitterly cold and the overhead clouds provided spurts of periodic snow while completely ruining the sunrise. Now, the DC metro area isn’t quite known of it’s stunning landscape or nature (monuments and architecture is where it’s at) so it’s always a bit of challenge to find some natural beauty.
I paced the shoreline for about 30 minutes trying to capture any glimpse of morning light hitting the Woodrow Wilson Bridge but ultimately didn’t get the shot I was looking for. While packing up and feeling frustrated about my lack of luck, I look up and see this. A large root snaking it’s way through the water and fast moving storm clouds over head. The horizon starts to clear, letting in some diffused light from the sunrise. I framed up, got my shot, and this image was the result! A perfect example to ALWAYS look for beauty and the unexpected and never give up until you find something. Sometimes all you need is a little patience, an open mind, and a keen eye!
Roots
An oldie but goldie, I took this image back in February of this year in Alexandria, VA along the banks of the Potomac. The morning was bitterly cold and the overhead clouds provided spurts of periodic snow while completely ruining the sunrise. Now, the DC metro area isn’t quite known of it’s stunning landscape or nature (monuments and architecture is where it’s at) so it’s always a bit of challenge to find some natural beauty.
I paced the shoreline for about 30 minutes trying to capture any glimpse of morning light hitting the Woodrow Wilson Bridge but ultimately didn’t get the shot I was looking for. While packing up and feeling frustrated about my lack of luck, I look up and see this. A large root snaking it’s way through the water and fast moving storm clouds over head. The horizon starts to clear, letting in some diffused light from the sunrise. I framed up, got my shot, and this image was the result! A perfect example to ALWAYS look for beauty and the unexpected and never give up until you find something. Sometimes all you need is a little patience, an open mind, and a keen eye!