Even after countless hikes around the Bay Area, I still haven't mastered the art of photographing moving objects while moving myself, or keeping up with the group if I pause to snap a shot. This means most of my hiking photos are blurry, or I'm always pooped from catching up.
However, when Papa Dash, our roommate, Dash, and I hiked in the Alpine Lake area in July the photos turned out surprisingly well!
The water was so still it was like glass...
I love the way the trees are reflected in the lake...
I even love this blurry photo of Dash. Although it's a clear indication my bitty point-and-shoot is no match for a hiking mini Aussie puppy, to me it looks like a fancy abstract painting. It also reminds me of how Dash can hike for miles and miles without giving up. Thirsty, yes. Hot, maybe. Tired, NEVER! (He will still be raring to play fetch the second we get home.)
This is one of my favorite hiking candid shots. I was lucky to capture the precise moment when Papa Dash and our roommate were on the same footing. Coincidentally, they're also wearing very similar ensembles from the back. With the blue sky, trees, and little Dash, this photo perfectly captures the joy of hiking on a sunny summer day!
