“The summer beach has transformed, even though the beach sand is still exposed, the shoreline has now transformed into the ice and snow of winter. Where I stand, the worlds seem to meet.” – Ed Lehming

I made this image over a week ago and had titled it at that time. Since that time life has thrown me a few curve balls. So, I expect my upcoming theme will be about transitions. The transitions in life that parallel my experiences as a photographer. These parallels resonate with me more and more, and I’ve begun to consider what life events will tie back to my images next.

This past week I found out that my mother’s cancer had accelerated and we expect she will part this world tomorrow, another transition. So, tying back to the image, what seems today as a bleak and harsh time does show promise on the horizon. I am hopeful for good outcomes.

Back to the image, the tall ice structure in the foreground is another cryovolcano. These things absolutely fascinate me, because they are so otherworldly, and this one had such nice structure against the shelf ice. The storm clouds over the lake simply enhance the alien appearance of the landscape.

Nikon D800
Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G I AF-S VR Zoom @ 140 mm
1/640 sec, f13, ISO 400