The End of Autumn

 

Well, it may not "officially" be winter yet, but I feel like its okay to say that autumn is over. We got our first snowfall and the temps the last couple of days have gotten down into the teens so it sure feels like winter. I captured this photo a few weeks ago while exploring the forest roads of northwest Ontario. I felt the lack of leaves and ominous sky clearly evoked the feeling of autumn ending and winter beginning. I hope you all are enjoying a nice Thanksgiving holiday, wherever you are and whatever you might be doing!

Winter Maple At Night

 

It's that time of year again, where we can wander out in the woods at night and see incredible views of the night sky above the forest canopy. While these images were made in March of this year, you can see similar views right now. If you are willing and able, take the time to go lay under a maple tree at night. You won't regret it. 

What an amazing journey

 

I just finished up presenting for the closing keynote of Dark Sky International's "Under One Sky" Global Conference... what an honor to be invited to participate in such an awesome event! If anyone had told me 35+ years ago where my photography would one day take me and how many people it would influence... I never would have believed you. It has been an incredible journey so far and I feel like this is just the beginning. I could never fully express in words the amount of gratitude I have for all of the supporters of my work and all of the wonderful people I've had a chance to collaborate with. Its been quite a journey so far and I'm looking forward to seeing where it continues to take me. 

Here is a photo from last night, of a surprise showing of the northern lights. I was driving home from Thunder Bay, Ontario and noticed a glow on the northern horizon. After I crossed the border back into the U.S. I stopped at one of my favorite spots to watch and photograph the northern sky. The air and the water were unbelievably calm, which is not the norm for November. Standing there taking in this view really helped put me in the right mindset for today's presentation. Thank you to all those that participated in the conference and listened in on my presentation.  I appreciate you all.

With Respect and Gratitude,

-Travis