Music for intentionally getting lost...
There is an ancient saying that states: "all those who wander are not lost", which to me sums up one of the essential joys of photography. Intentionally getting lost and going to places that are completely unfamiliar in a lot of ways is a kind of 'spiritual awakening'. One begins to look with wonderment, excitement, inspiration, intrigue, etc. And one need not go far. I have been exploring a very small area of the Piedmont and Blue Ridge Mountains for about 4 years now. Almost every time I do I find some strange dirt or gravel road that I am unfamiliar with. When I take those mysterious turns I am often rewarded with incredible surprises and some of my best photos. I think back to a photo of a deer below a tree in the fog that I made. It happened literally 1 min after turning down a dirt road I have never been on. It's as if the world has been waiting for you all along to turn down that road and experience magic. And the above photo with this blog post was made taking several turns into an area I am familiar with but had never traversed. Imagine my astonishment when I drove straight into this enchanting and emotive scene. One that combines the rawness of my "guts" series and the mysticism of my "ancient" series. And getting lost can be as simple as one day deciding to drive behind a strip mall instead of the standard parking in front. Or as basic as walking into an alley you've never been down. I hope you enjoy the music and as always are inspired to wander and experience the magic that is waiting for you.
-Dave Rothschild 2017