One of the many reasons that make the area where I live so photographically exciting, is the distinct 4 seasons. One of the particularly beautiful landmarks, here where I live, is the Wellsville range of mountains bordering the western edge of Cache Valley, or Cache County, Utah.
Every season has such distinct characteristics that its hard to decide which one is best for ones walls. I found a place where I could get the best view without a lot of man made distraction. Even though the road is 100% man made, its an integral part of the image.
If you have lived in the area you know Cache Valley winters are seriously cold, if not frigid. Many nights in dead of winter being below 0 F.. My winter image was taken with the temperature around 5 degrees. Ya, you know the feeling, squeaky crunch of snow every step. Crystallized ice from the fog on every branch and fence.
When the maples start to change to their bright red/oranges, the beauty is mesmerising. I was lucky. The day I decided to head out and get a good fall photo because of an air cleaning rain during the night, I was surprised to see a first snow had capped the higher elevations. The garnishing of snow is also a highlight in spring photos as the weather warms and the lush green works its way to the mountain tops.
Now the summer image was a bit more of a challenge. I wasn't sure how to capture the season. I decided the alfalfa may make it work. The farmer in this area was so efficient, I was afraid he would get it baled and stored before I realised it. I almost missed it if I had waited another day.
I hope I captured what I wanted so that the purchasers of this image can sit back, close the eyes and as if they were there, feel each season, hear the pheasants crowing, the geese flying over in their migrating formations, or even the chilling cold.
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