The Whirlwind
Clouds over Mount Rainier, Washington © Jay Goodrich
Those who know me best know that I have been friends with Art Wolfe for some time now. He was a huge inspiration before I even had a career in photography and now our relationship has turned into a great friendship. I have spent the last 10 days with him traveling around Washington, sometimes photographing, sometimes driving (12+ hours straight one day), sometimes working and more often than not, laughing. I can count on him to make me laugh to the point that my stomach muscles are sore by time our trips are over. He invokes a drive in me to work harder and push my creativity farther than ever before. Sitting and watching the world pass you by is not an option for Art nor is it even in his vocabulary.
Here are two more photos from Mount Rainier National Park. The star trails image resulted in only 3 hours of sleep in order to be at Reflection Lake for sunrise. The high pressure that has been in place in the Pacific Northwest gave way briefly one evening to produce enough clouds for an unbelievable sunset. I now get to go home for a month, shoot a bunch of architecture projects, and catch up on running my business before it all starts again in Grand Teton National Park when Art, Gavriel Jecan, and I will be leading a workshop together. The whirlwind never stops…
Star Trails over Mount Rainier, Washington © Jay Goodrich
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This entry was posted on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 at 1:11 pm. It is filed under articles, news and tagged with Art Wolfe, Gavriel Jecan, grand teton national park, instruction, jay goodrich writer + photographer, Washington State.
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Jay is an internationally published and celebrated photographer and writer. His work focuses on architecture, nature, and adventure. His clients have included fortune five hundred companies, trade publications, national and international magazines and books, graphic designers, architects, builders, commercial printers, and many others.
Of course. Surround yourself with what inspires you and the creative tank will never empty.
Rather “It’s tough to be exposed to that and not be influenced.”, but you knew what I meant
Great photos and lighting. The long exposure is fantastic. As to Art’s sense of humor I can completely relate. Above and beyond his great sense of humor is his drive and work ethic. It’s tough not to be exposed to that and be influenced. I work so much harder now than I ever have and attribute that directly to my time with Art.
[...] This curse was never more obvious than last week as I travelled around Washington state: I just couldn’t buy good light if my life depend on it! To make matters even worse, the day after I left, Jay Goodrich and Art Wolfe headed back to Rainier (without me of course), and guess what…light just materialised out of nowhere; the proof: HERE. [...]
Anything for the cause…you know I even brought bad light Karma to Art, I simply had to leave…
There always has to be a sacraficial lamb my friend. Thanks. It was anamazing evening. I’m bummed you weren’t there. Next time.
All I have to say is that I’m disgusted. Gee, I leave for one day, and you get all the good light!
Seriously though, that’s a wicked shot, awesome light!