I really love this photograph. For many reasons, probably. Including that it resonates in parts of my mind and memory with other landscapes - in remote parts of Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Colorado and other places I have driven across - often in epic road trips spanning days - occasionally at odd times of day or night - and in a bewildering (to me, at least) variety of both weather conditions and lighting. And what you describe as "the pull of the highway" also resonates - both conceptually, and within this particular image - as well as in my own past. Short version of the above--it's a very cool image.
It also reminds me of a line from a George Harrison song--
“If you don't know where you're going, any road'll take you there”
It's a treat to read the thoughtful commentary which accompanies this photograph, as well. Thanks, John.
Yes, I am, John. My adopted (tiny) home town, Talent, is almost literally at the bottom of Oregon, but I've traveled a lot throughout the Northwest and California (where I'm originally from) - as well as to some remote nooks and crannies in Colorado where my oldest brother has lived for years. But Oregon is home to me now :)
I really love this photograph. For many reasons, probably. Including that it resonates in parts of my mind and memory with other landscapes - in remote parts of Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Colorado and other places I have driven across - often in epic road trips spanning days - occasionally at odd times of day or night - and in a bewildering (to me, at least) variety of both weather conditions and lighting. And what you describe as "the pull of the highway" also resonates - both conceptually, and within this particular image - as well as in my own past. Short version of the above--it's a very cool image.
It also reminds me of a line from a George Harrison song--
“If you don't know where you're going, any road'll take you there”
It's a treat to read the thoughtful commentary which accompanies this photograph, as well. Thanks, John.
Hello Miguel, thank you for reading and your considered response!! Are you based in the west?
Yes, I am, John. My adopted (tiny) home town, Talent, is almost literally at the bottom of Oregon, but I've traveled a lot throughout the Northwest and California (where I'm originally from) - as well as to some remote nooks and crannies in Colorado where my oldest brother has lived for years. But Oregon is home to me now :)
Beautiful work, John!
Hello Andy, Thank you for reading!