Arctic Dreams

Camping under a clear night sky in the backcountry is one of my favorite things to do. Getting away from the light pollution of the city and seeing billions of stars shining in the sky is something I think everyone should witness at least once. I camp a lot less in the winter than I do in the summer. Everything's a lot harder and you need more gear. However, every time I have gone out in the winter, it has been a truly magical experience. Sound gets muffled by the snow and there's not much wildlife or people around. It invokes a serious sense of calm and peacefulness. This shot is composed of two parts. The snow covered trees were photographed in the blue hour during my first backcountry s...View all