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Fallen leaves, colored by the autumn season, rest peacefully on a rock as the furious waters of the surround them. This image was captured in North Carolina near Sliding Rock Falls.

When I am outside hiking through thick forests and prairies, wading knee-deep through sloughs and wetlands, or even just strolling by on boardwalks, my eyes are capturing the light reflected from all the beauty that surrounds me. My mind then absorbs these images and feverishly attempts to compose a vision with the potential interest and beauty I desire. Failure happens often, but I continue searching for that singular moment when my eyes, the proper light reflecting on the material, and nature itself meet in that glorious instant to form the perfect composition that my mind craves. These rare but precious moments are when I am most peaceful and serene. Though my exterior may appear frantic and anxious while setting up my tripod, pressing...