patricia emerson mitchell photography
the way I see the world
Dan and I were able to take a short trip to the Eastern Sierra this past week. It was lovely to see the colors, and very good for my head to get away. It always takes me a bit of time to go through photos: I don’t consider myself a landscape photographer — that is clearly Dan’s area, along with so many other things he does so very wonderfully — and much of what I attempt simply doesn’t work, but I rather liked this image so I’ll share it here.
This was from above Bishop, California. 10.13.21
…because that’s what I took!
Yes, I know better. Yes, I know I usually won’t be happy with an iPhone photo as a larger print. But it would make a fine card, and I did manage to print a 12×18 of an iPhone photo once and no one in my photo critique group could tell, so sometimes it DOES work.
Oh you know … just another meadow and mountains photo. (But seriously, I sure wish I could get back out on an adventure of some sort. I’m grateful for my teaching work, but I need a vacation, I think!)
John Muir Wilderness
Okay, I’ve made it past about, oh, maybe four more shots. This is slow going at the moment. But how could I not stop and enjoy and remember this scene?
The Fence & the Landscape, 4.1.19
Afternoon at the Lake, 8.27.17
I’ve heard that “the best camera is the one you have with you.”
Um. Sure. Thing is, if you don’t get THAT camera out of your backpack and only use your phone you suffer the consequences. So here is my “I was too lazy and used the iPhone” shot. It works fine … but only in this size. Sigh.
John Muir Wilderness
First Day, Heading In To Our Destination, 8.26.17