Presence
These days, it seems like everyone has places to go, things to do, and lists to check off. I originally had plans to climb a mountain on this fine October day in the Adirondacks, but after arriving at this pond en route to the summit, I scrapped my plans and spent the entire day relaxing, exploring, and photographing the pond and the surrounding forest. By doing so, I was able to appreciate things that I never would have even noticed had I hustled up a mountain. Things like sunlight filtering through the colorful forest canopy, birch trunks reflecting in the pond in a hypnotizingly serene manner, and flying squirrels poking their heads out of their tree trunk abode. This day was a reminder of the many benefits to slowing down and enjoying where you are, rather than obsessing over where you'll go next.
- Copyright
- Joey Priola
- Image Size
- 1001x1500 / 1.7MB
- Keywords
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adirondacks, adirondack mountains, adirondack park, ADK, high peaks, keene, keene valley, pond, lake, hike, hiking, mountains, trees, colorful, foliage, fall, autumn, joey priola, priola photography, still, reflection, rocky, shore, red, orange, maple, birch, october, beautiful, reeds, new york, upstate new york, evening
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- Adirondacks & Upstate NY
