This photo was taken on a trail in the woods of Alaska, while walking I turned my head and witnessed this amazing natural beauty. Stopping to take a photo I noticed the sounds of water from the creek rushing by and splashing, a woodpecker knocking on a nearby tree, and the wind between the trees. Even though you cannot hear the sounds yourself, I feel that this photograph captures the heavenly beauty of the Alaskan wilderness and gives you the sense that you are standing in the middle of a forest. I chose not to edit this image because I wanted it to be completely natural. I entered this because many people might not have the opportunity nor the perspective to witness something like this image.

Photography Great Outdoors Color Grades 9-12