Escape

Ah, welcome to episode 20 of “Through My Lens: The 2009 Chronicles.” Today’s star, making its grand entrance into my cherished “Ice and Snow” portfolio, is none other than “Escape.” Captured on the brisk afternoon of December 27th, 2009, at precisely 2:15 PM, with my trusty (albeit on its last legs) Canon SD 1000.

So, there I was, a couple of days post-Christmas, feeling a tad bit like the last slice of fruitcake nobody wanted – a classic case of holiday blues. Try as I might, I couldn’t coax or guilt-trip anyone into joining me for a hearty trek into the great outdoors. Hence, armed with nothing but my camera and a stubborn resolve, I ventured solo onto the Sheep Mountain Trail. My journey led me to Blue Point, where I paused, contemplating the return trip, and that’s when “Escape” happened. With a swift click, I captured the serene beauty stretching from the Rattlesnake to Missoula Valleys.

Winter, with all its icy allure, truly shines in the mountains. The pièce de résistance? That moment when the sun begins its descent, casting a golden hue over the already stunning panorama. It’s Mother Nature’s gentle reminder that, despite the encroaching darkness, there’s an inherent tranquility, a peaceful calm, and, above all, an indescribable beauty.