On that first trip to Jackson Hole with Sharon, one of her first gigs (did I mention she is a world-class vocalist? Carnegie and Royal Albert Halls, etc., I could go on and on) was with an orchestra performing at The Amangani, a luxury hotel and ski resort in Jackson Hole, with breathtaking views of the foothills of Grand Teton National Park.
I was on the balcony, with floor-to-ceiling windows right behind me affording me a view of the band, who were set up right in front of them. Of course, I could hear them playing as well.
But when we first arrived, I noticed the gathering storm and went back to the car to get my camera bag and tripod. It proved to be a wise choice, as the storms were moving in from the west, right over the Grand Tetons that were right in front of me.
I stayed dry, as all the action, so to speak, was a good distance away. It was still twilight, so there was definition in the clouds, and I started making exposures. Keeping the ISO at 100, I used a 30-second exposure at f/5.6. This helped keep the noise level low and allowed me to capture the nice tracks of car lights on the road.
The image was part of “The Contemporary Landscape 2023” at The Southeast Center for Photography in Greenville, SC.
