Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable celebration, and may this year bring plenty of new and memorable experiences for all. To kickstart my year, I embarked on an adventure to the nearby mountains with some friends. We hiked for a while, allowing me to truly appreciate and capture the beauty of my surroundings. As the daylight dwindled towards sunset, I was presented with numerous opportunities to capture stunning photos. Along the trail, we encountered fallen trees, strikingly distinct trees, and even some baby mushrooms sprouting from the recent rainfall.

Since I was young, I have always wanted to go on adventures like this, and photography has helped me capture these moments so that I can have these memories for years to come and share them with others who may enjoy the scenery too. A goal of mine, which I've had for a while now, is to go on one adventure, create one print, and read one book each month. With the start of the new year, I embarked on a new adventure and may have some photos worthy of printing for my portfolio book. Not a bad way to start the new year, in my opinion.

Can’t wait to see what else this year will bring and the other adventures I will experience!