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When the ordinary becomes extraordinary

February 05, 2020 in journal

The view from my window is nothing spectacular: a bunch of old buildings, train tracks, and some hills in the background. A very ordinary view.

Every morning, I take a quick peak to check on the fog and rain. This morning didn't look special at all. But as I continued to work on my coffee, some low clouds appeared and started to play with the hills in the background. When the Sun rose, the show was on. I grabbed my camera and captured it.

As a photographer, I want to capture the extraordinary. This place isn't Yosemite, but in many ways and under the right conditions, it can make for images that tell a more compelling story.

We love to hear stories of normal people overcoming obstacles or becoming something bigger than themselves. I believe this is the same with the subjects and places we photograph: the ordinary is usually overlooked but when it becomes extraordinary, it has a lot to say.

Tags: extraordinary, ordinary, subject, landscape, landscape photography, stories
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