That morning, my adventure companion and son, @kevinbruseby, and I headed out chasing fog. At first, we couldn’t find any subjects to shoot in the thick, grey blanket, so we decided to drive up to the nearest hilltop to see if the visibility was any better. To our amazement, we suddenly found ourselves standing above the clouds hovering over the town. The view was breathtaking; the backlight beautifully enhanced the layers of the landscape, creating a soft, creamy tone.
The entire town below us was completely swallowed by the fog. It was fascinating to imagine people going about their morning routines, thinking it was just a dull, cloudy day, when in reality, the sun was shining brilliantly just above them. The thick fog was the only thing making the world appear gloomy down below.
I am always chasing light and misty sunrises, and I love shooting directly into the sun, especially when it’s foggy. When this view unfolded right in front of me, I knew I had to capture it. I tried several different angles until I found a composition that felt right. I wanted a clean, uncluttered shot where the trees elegantly popped through the misty morning light. Since I prefer to showcase nature in its purest form with as minimal post-processing as possible, I had to ensure that all the “ingredients” I needed for the final image were perfectly aligned right there in the viewfinder.
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