Do You Approach Nature as a Mere Observer (Lassen Volcanic National Park)

            Do You Approach Nature as a Mere Observer
Seeking to capture its sights and sounds
Or do you yearn for a deeper connection,
Perhaps to find a sense of belonging?
Maybe there lies an alternative path
A connection with things wild
To lose yourself and let nature connect and resonate with the soul.

Another work of short poetry or prose to complement the image captured one morning while walking around the summit area of Cinder Cone along the namesake trail. This is located in Lassen Volcanic National Park with a view looking to the southwest and to Lassen Peak (which I had hiked the day prior). My thought in composing this image was to angle my Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera slightly downward and capture a sweeping view from the elevated high ground where I was situated. My intention was to convey a vista across the expansive open area in front of me, with Lassen Peak situated slightly above the image center in the distance. While I did work to minimize what I felt was the perceived negative space of the blue skies above, I found the resulting color contrast to be complementary to the earth-tones in the lower portion of the image.
   

Taken in: United States / California / Drakesbad (show map)

Taken on: October 4, 2024

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Camera: Nikon Z 8, f/8.0, 1/200 sec, 72mm, ISO 64 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon Z 8
Lens:	VR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G
Aperture:	f/8.0
Exposure Time:	0.005 sec (1/200)
Focal Length:	72mm
ISO:	64
Exposure Bias:	-1/3 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Scene Capture Type:	Landscape
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	DxO PhotoLab 8.1.0
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