A Thought for Today - Henry David Thoreau

   Back in January I chose "pathways" as my word for this year...a word I would come back to over and over again.  I photographed this pathway on my walk around the wildlife refuge on Monomoy island in Chatham on Cape Cod.  This thought from Thoreau seemed especially appropriate to the image.  Sometimes, when we are on location...especially in a stunning location, we are continually anticipating the next "photographable" moment (looking ahead) or checking the images we have already made (looking back).  Neither is the proper mindset.  Sit still with the landscape and let it inform your picture making then move on when you are ready...don't look ahead and don't look back...let the contemplative within walk along side you and listen to the landscapes subtle whisperings.  Embrace the journey as much as the destination.