Honorable Mention
Above the Clouds: Mt. Hood
DESCRIPTION
That morning, we had a 3 a.m. wake-up call followed by a two-hour drive to reach Trillium Lake in Oregon. A good friend indulged me in this early-morning adventure! My mission was to capture sunrise with the towering Mt. Hood in the background, hopefully framed by a dramatic sky. As we arrived, clouds began rolling in. It was still dark, and I wasn’t sure if we’d even see the mountain. But as twilight broke, Mt. Hood appeared in glimpses, its peak fading in and out. With the spectacular cloud line in view, I set up for a long exposure to capture both the serenity and movement of the scene. The drama, the colors, and the reflections created captivating conditions. A shade of pink complemented the blue hour sky, our early efforts rewarded on this sensational Oregon morning. AUTHOR
Dan Scott is a photographer based in Chicago, IL. He was born and raised in GlensFalls, NY.
As an avid runner, Dan completed the six Abbott World Major Marathons, instigating
his love of travel and exploration. That travel, combined with growing up in the scenic
Adirondacks has fueled Dan’s passion for photography, specifically landscapes and
nature. Dan’s work has been featured in juried exhibitions at several galleries. Dan strives to push the boundaries of his exploration and creativity, capturing compelling images that connect with and inspire people.
After 33 years, Dan retired from Xerox Corporation, where he held positions in sales,
marketing, and leadership, including VP of Sales and Marketing. Dan is an Instructor at
Chicago Photography Classes, a photography school and community located in the
Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago. Dan volunteers with FreshLens Chicago, an
organization that provides tuition free photography and life skills programs for under-
resourced Chicago youth.
