Paths

“I have not always chosen the safest path. I’ve made my mistakes, plenty of them. I sometimes jump too soon and fail to appreciate the consequences. But I’ve learned something important along the way: I’ve learned to heed the call of my heart. I’ve learned that the safest path is not always the best path and I’ve learned that the voice of fear is not always to be trusted.”
― Steve Goodier

Venturing down any new path often invites an air of mystery, shrouded in the unknown and the unforeseen possibilities that lie ahead. Each step into uncharted territory can be exhilarating, filled with potential adventures and challenges that spark curiosity. The uncertainty of what awaits can evoke both excitement and apprehension as we navigate unfamiliar landscapes—whether literal journeys or metaphorical ones in our personal and professional lives.

I was looking to capture some of the mysterious feeling of new paths in these two images. They turned out to look like scenes from “The Hobbit” or “The Lord of the Rings.” While this wasn’t the original intent, the more I looked at them, the more I liked them.