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The ever-changing weather provided a variety of dynamic scenes, requiring quick adaptations in terms of lenses and focus. I have learned to embrace the unpredictability of nature, using it to enhance my compositions, add depth to scenes, and challenge my technical abilities. Whether it's capturing the golden hour hues or the imposing storm clouds, these experiences have shaped my approach, reminding me that patience, flexibility, and persistence are the essence of landscape photography.
In my long-term goal (in two decades) to achieve the 30 best photographs that evoke my viewers' emotions, I strive to take at least five of the best possible photographs each year.
2023 is the year I actively switched to Farmland Photography (Prairie), and here are a few pictures that stood out for me in 2023. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.