Light in a Box

"Tryin'" by Eagles I've long wished that life was like a movie where the perfect song would soundtrack a moment. Imagine walking down the street to AC/DC's "TNT". That song can make you shoot a wink at someone because you know they were thinking you look good. Just try to hold back from kicking over the nearest trash can as your confidence overflows. Or how much better would your underwater experience be if Enya was playing whenever you snorkeled. Now imagine driving down an empty two-lane highway winding through the mountains. Pine trees line the asphalt strip baking in the afternoon sun without a cloud to obstruct it. Pick your car, sleek convertible, purring sports car, maybe a rumbling motorcycle, either way, the wind is blowing your hair and your hand is out cutting through the gentle breeze. You've just begun a road trip after surviving another week of work and have two days of fun once you reach your destination. With that image in you...

"Tryin'" was photographed in Independence Pass, a beautiful route if you're headed to Aspen. The road winds through the mountains with stunning panoramas along the way, and the colors are pretty nice in the fall. There is a stretch of highway 82 that runs along Lake Creek, whose sandy green water was my excuse to pull over multiple times. "Tryin'" captures my impression of Independence Pass. With the sun out, radio blasting out the open windows as you cruise through the mountains, it's the perfect road to live out every road trip movie montage. Just sit back, throw your hands up in your convertible and let the wind send your scarf flying. The spot that "Tryin'" was captured was just the cherry on top. I had to climb down to the river and was able to monkey around on the rocks trying to find a good place to set up. I enjoy getting off the trail, even if the road was ten yards away, it's more rewarding than following a path t...