leaving is always hard
After months comfortably spent at home, I’m finally back on the road. This trip will take me to amazing places, some new, some very familiar. Even though I’m really excited about what is to come, I’m also struggling.
You see, this is a solo trip. I will be alone for the next month, even a bit longer, and that’s a drastic change from my boring routine. Today, for example, I didn’t talk to anyone. Not having service for most of the time doesn’t help the feeling of isolation, either.
Then there are the unknowns. Only uncertainty is certain.
The only way forward is to embrace whatever might come my way. But it can be hard at first, while I’m still breaking from my everyday habits and comforts.
In just 3 days, I’ve gone from camping in 85 degrees, surrounding by starving mosquitoes, to freezing temperatures, snow, and carrying bear spray wherever I go. I’ve already had to take the car to a repair shop. I’ve driven 2,000 miles across 6 states. I’ve seen bison, and mountain goats. Vast plains, jaw dropping peaks, and pristine lakes. And this is just the beginning!
I know I will have an amazing time (I am already), but shrugging off these uncomfortable feelings might take a few more days. Change is never easy. But, in most cases, it’s worth the fight.
new images
new videos
In this video, I give you a quick overview of my whole photography process. From the very beginning, when the image is just an idea, to the very end, sharing those images online or making a print.
This time, I’m traveling a little bit different. Because I’m alone, and to make the trip less costly, I will be camping most of the time. Except a couple nights in hotels, the rest of my trip should be spent in a tent.
I like this approach for many reasons, including the price. But also because it makes me less lazy — there are not as many comforts in a tent, so my only option is to get out. And once I’m out, it’s photography time.
It has disadvantages, though. I won’t have power or wifi for most of my trip, so this newsletter, along with all my social media posts, blog posts, videos… are going to be very inconsistent in the weeks to come. I’m already pretty bad at replying to emails, please assume that’s only going to get worse. It will be worth it, though, as I’ll be able to share with all of you these amazing places I will be visiting.
Stay safe, and see you in the next one.
Adrian