Chicken Spring Lake

Chicken Spring Lake Sunrise

Chicken Spring Lake, Sequoia National Forest, Ca.

"Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful." - Margaret J. Wheatley

Pun intended. In a strange sort of way I relate that quote to this image in particular but really also any reflection shots of of this caliber. A smooth reflection alwatys seems to draw at least double the impact to the landscape. So obviously when I backpacked to Chicken Spring Lake last week I intended to get something similar to this shot. That goes for any of my photographs typically. I see something visually then I intend it in my minds eye more or less. That's what is called the Creative Process and this is the result.

This was the first sunrise on my trip and after sleeping through the pre-dawn light I ran down to the shore to grab this shot and a few others. Luckily there was still heavy patches of snow on the ground which really helped with the composition here.

This is a blend of three variations of one exposure.

And by the way...I really have no idea where the name for this lake came from.