I have decided to do a blog post to go along with the photo of the month on my main page.

I thought it might be fun to learn a little bit more about each photo or why I chose it for the photo of the month. Some months I will pick an obvious theme, like using my Christmas tree for December. Other months will seem completely random and it most likely is. These will be photos I take for fun, or practice, and will never be offered for sale. I was just inspired to capture a moment.

This month’s photo is:
January Photo of the Month

This photo was taken after I drove home one day. When I turned toward my neighborhood I saw the clouds surrounding the Estrella mountain range. I knew I had to capture it. I walked in the door, grabbed my camera and walked down the block. I took a few different shots from different sides of the street. I tried landscape and portrait orientation. I wasn’t quite in the middle of the street for this one.

My settings, if anyone is curious, are as follows:

Date/Time: 12/14/15 at 11 am
Aperture: 7.1
Shutter Speed: 1/500
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 135mm
Edited In: Lightroom

I am just in love with the clouds in this photograph. I also love how the colors turned out. I think mostly I just love the feeling I get when I look at it. This picture brings back the memory of the inspiration and finding beauty just outside your door.

What is your favorite thing about this photo?


Jenna

Jenna Volden has a degree in business and has spent the last 10 plus years working for others. She believes it is time to start her own photography and writing business. She enjoys running, coffee and helping others achieve their goals. Gluten-free foods are a lifestyle, not a choice, for her due to celiac disease. She is currently based in Phoenix, Arizona.